Impact Stojanovic was out for most of last season due to an MCL injury in his knee but has since recovered. Now that he's healthy, it's worth seeing what kind of role he fills while playing regularly in the preseason and when the regular season begins.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Almost back from ACL injury Kronholm (knee) has nearly completed his recovery from a torn ACL, according to Patrick McCraney of Hot Time in Old Town.

Impact Kronholm has a good chance of returning by the time the regular season begins Apr. 17 if he can successfully recover in time. Until the, expect Bobby Shuttleworth to start in goal for the Fire.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Fans to return to Chicago Fire games at Soldier Field CHICAGO (AP) — Soccer fans will soon be able to see the Chicago Fire play in person.

MARCH 24 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Fans to return to Chicago Fire games at Soldier Field Soccer fans will soon be able to see the Chicago Fire play in person.

MARCH 24 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Out 4-6 weeks with MCL sprain Herbers suffered a grade two sprain on his MCL, according to Hot Time in Old Town reporter Patrick McCraney on Twitter.

Impact Herbers was preparing to begin his third season with the Fire in a few weeks, after posting four goals and an assist in 21 appearances (18 starts) last year. He will likely have to wait a little longer to get on the pitch now that is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with this injury.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Revolution to open 2021 season at Chicago Fire The MLS 2021 schedule remains a work in progress, but the league did release each team’s home openers on Wednesday. The Revolution will open...

MARCH 10 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Chicago Fire say they improved last year. But coming off a 5-win season, how is ‘progress’ being defined — and what gives them optimism for 2021? After missing the playoffs last season, the Chicago Fire know they have to play deep into November to prove their rebuild is on the right tr...

MARCH 6 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Being called a racial slur as a child. A banana thrown at a teammate. Black Chicago Fire players share their experiences with race in life and soccer. Soccer has a long history of racism in nearly every corner of the world — a global problem for a global game. And Black players on the Chica...

FEBRUARY 17 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Chicago Fire legend C.J. Brown is the 1st technical director and coach of the new Chicago NISA club Former Chicago Fire player C.J. Brown has been named the first technical director and head coach of the Chicago NISA soccer club.

FEBRUARY 2 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Fire erupts at Brazil stadium that hosted World Cup games A fire at a Brazilian stadium that hosted World Cup games in 2014 has caused damage and has left some people suffering from smoke inhalation

JANUARY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Owner Joe Mansueto on why the Chicago Fire are changing their logo — and why he’s ‘willing to spend’ to improve the club heading into 2021 Joe Mansueto is an optimist, and his first full season as the owner and chairman of the Chicago Fire was — daresay — an enjoyable one despit...

JANUARY 14 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Chicago Fire’s signing of Jhon Jader Duran isn’t just a move for the future. It’s the result of a burgeoning scouting department. A 17-year-old from Colombia. A 20-year-old Nigerian playing in Latvia. How did the Chicago Fire find these players? It’s the result of a bur...

JANUARY 13 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Chicago Fire acquire 17-year-old striker Jhon Jader Duran — considered one of the best young prospects in soccer — but he won’t join the team until 2022 The overarching theme of the Chicago Fire’s moves this offseason has been bringing in young, athletic players with high potential. Jhon Jade...

JANUARY 11 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Impact Trade for Fire, USA MF Mihailovic Mihailovic goes to Montreal in a deal that could be worth up to $1 million in allocation money.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • SI.COM

Impact acquire midfielder Djordje Mihailovic from Fire The Montreal Impact have acquired midfielder Djordje Mihailovic from the Chicago Fire

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Impact acquire midfielder Djordje Mihailovic from Fire The Montreal Impact have acquired midfielder Djordje Mihailovic from the Chicago Fire.

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Impact acquire midfielder Djordje Mihailovic from Fire The Montreal Impact have acquired midfielder Djordje Mihailovic from the Chicago Fire

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Fire trade homegrown midfielder Djordje Mihailovic to the Montreal Impact in an $800K deal Djordje Mihailovic came out of the Chicago Fire’s youth academy in 2017 as one of the team’s most promising homegrown players. But after fou...

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Has contract expire Sapong's contract was allowed to expire following the 2020 season and he is now eligible for free agency.

Impact Sapong scored two goals in 11 appearances in 2020 but missed the better part of two months for various reasons. He's capable of being a double-digit scorer in MLS, but is just as likely to struggle as succeed. He'll now likely need to find new club for the 2021 season.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

To remain with Chicago Collier had his contract option picked up by Chicago for the 2021 season.

Impact Collier only made two starts from 21 appearances during the 2020 season but still managed to secure a short extension. It doesn't seem likely he'll bring much more value to fantasy or the pitch next season.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Has contract picked up Omsberg had his 2021 contract option picked up by Chicago.

Impact Omsberg only made two starts from five appearances in 2020 but has looked the part of a proper central defender when he gets the chance to play. It's been a part of Chicago's plan to stockpile young defenders, so Omsberg remains one of a fully stocked depth chart.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Has contract picked up Mihailovic had his contract option picked up for the 2021 season by Chicago.

Impact Mihailovic was a safe assumption to get a fresh contract after scoring two goals and providing seven assists in 2020 and making a handful of appearances for the United States national team over the past two years. Following a successful season even amidst the turmoil, Mihailovic could be even better in 2021 and start more matches.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

To leave Chicago Gutjahr had his contract declined by Chicago after the 2020 season.

Impact Gutjahr didn't make a single appearance in 2020 after making eight appearances in 2019. It seems unlikely that he would be re-signed by Chicago.

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Chicago Espinoza joined Chicago Fire from Ecuadorian club Aucas on Monday. He's signed a contract that will tie him to his new club until 2023 with options for the following two seasons.

Impact Espinoza is another young defender the Fire can use to figure out their long-term plan. He's already shown some promise through his role as the captain of the youth national teams in his homeland, but will still need to prove himself with his new club as the settling period into MLS isn't friendly to every player.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire aren’t anticipating another squad overhaul despite winning just 5 games: ‘We don’t think that we lack a lot to be competitive,’ sporting director Georg Heitz says Georg Heitz is confident Chicago Fire coach Raphael Wicky and his staff will correct the team’s problems after missing the playoffs and winn...

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

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