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Revision as of 18:17, 6 January 2016
2016 season | ||
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Chairman | Andrew Hauptman | |
Head coach | Veljko Paunović | |
Stadium | Toyota Park (capacity: 20,000) | |
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The 2016 Chicago Fire season is the club's 21st year of existence, as well as their 19th season in Major League Soccer and their 19th consecutive year in the top-flight of American soccer.
On November 24, 2015 Veljko Paunović, coach of the 2015 World Cup champions Serbia U-20 team, was announced Chicago Fire's new head coach.[1]
Current squad
As of December 17, 2015. Source: Chicago Fire official roster
No. | Name | Nationality | Position | Date of Birth (Age) | Previous Club |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Goalkeepers | |||||
25 | Sean Johnson | ![]() |
GK | May 31, 1989 | ![]() |
Defenders | |||||
2 | Matt Polster | ![]() |
D | June 8, 1993 | ![]() |
3 | Joevin Jones | ![]() |
D | August 3, 1991 | ![]() |
6 | Eric Gehrig | ![]() |
D | December 15, 1987 | ![]() |
22 | Patrick Doody | ![]() |
D | April 22, 1992 | ![]() |
Midfielders | |||||
17 | Collin Fernandez | ![]() |
M | February 13, 1997 | ![]() |
19 | Harry Shipp | ![]() |
M | November 7, 1991 | ![]() |
26 | Michael Stephens | ![]() |
M | April 3, 1989 | ![]() |
27 | Kingsley Bryce | ![]() |
M | April 16, 1993 | ![]() |
— | Drew Conner | ![]() |
M | February 18, 1994 | ![]() |
Forwards | |||||
11 | David Accam | ![]() |
F | September 28, 1990 | ![]() |
29 | Gilberto | ![]() |
F | June 5, 1989 | ![]() |
77 | Kennedy Igboananike | ![]() |
F | February 26, 1989 | ![]() |
— | Joey Calistri | ![]() |
F | November 20, 1993 | ![]() |
Player movement
In
Per Major League Soccer and club policies terms of the deals do not get disclosed.
Date | Player | Position | Previous Club | Notes | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
November 30, 2015 | ![]() |
M | ![]() |
Exercised option | [2] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() |
M | ![]() |
Exercised option | [2] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() |
M | ![]() |
Exercised option | [2] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() |
D | ![]() |
Exercised option | [2] |
December 17, 2015 | ![]() |
F | ![]() |
Signed as a Homegrown Player | [3] |
December 17, 2015 | ![]() |
M | ![]() |
Signed as a Homegrown Player | [3] |
Out
Date | Player | Position | Destination Club | Notes | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
November 30, 2015 | ![]() |
D | None | 2016 contract option was declined | [2] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() |
GK | None | 2016 contract option was declined, eligible for free agency | [2] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() |
M | None | 2016 contract option was declined | [2] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() |
D | None | 2016 contract option was declined | [2] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() |
D | None | 2016 contract option was declined | [2] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() |
GK | ![]() |
2016 contract option was declined, selected by Sporting Kansas City in the Re-Entry Draft | [2][4] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() |
D | None | 2016 contract option was declined, eligible for free agency | [2] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() |
D | None | 2016 contract option was declined, eligible for Re-Entry Draft | [2] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() |
M | None | 2016 contract option was declined | [2] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() |
D | None | Loan deal expired | [2] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() |
D | None | Out of contract, eligible for free agency | [2] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() |
F | None | Out of contract, eligible for free agency | [2] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() |
M | None | Out of contract, eligible for Re-Entry Draft | [2] |
January 6, 2016 | ![]() |
F | ![]() |
Traded for second round pick in 2016 MLS SuperDraft |
Technical staff
Position | Staff |
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General Manager | ![]() |
Technical Director | ![]() |
Head Coach | ![]() |
Senior Coordinator of Team Operations | Alex Boler |
Head Athletic Trainer | Frank Pena |
Assistant Athletic Trainer | Steve Bagus, ATC, NASM-PES |
Massage Therapist | Jake Bronowski, LMT |
Chief Medical Officer | Dr. Jeffrey Mjaanes, M.D. |
Associate Medical Officer | Dr. Joshua Blomgren, D.O. |
Physical Therapist | Ryan Perry |
Last updated: December 23, 2015
Source: Chicago Fire Technical Staff
Standings
Eastern Conference table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 61 | 44 | +17 | 57 | MLS Cup Conference Semifinals |
2 | New York City FC | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 62 | 57 | +5 | 54 | |
3 | Toronto FC | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 51 | 39 | +12 | 53 | MLS Cup Knockout Round |
4 | D.C. United | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 53 | 47 | +6 | 46 | |
5 | Montreal Impact | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 49 | 53 | −4 | 45 | |
6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 52 | 55 | −3 | 42 | |
7 | New England Revolution | 34 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 44 | 54 | −10 | 42 | |
8 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 55 | 60 | −5 | 41 | |
9 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 50 | 58 | −8 | 36 | |
10 | Chicago Fire | 34 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 42 | 58 | −16 | 31 |
Overall table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | FC Dallas (S) | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 50 | 40 | +10 | 60 | CONCACAF Champions League |
2 | Colorado Rapids | 34 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 39 | 32 | +7 | 58 | |
3 | New York Red Bulls | 34 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 61 | 44 | +17 | 57 | |
4 | New York City FC | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 62 | 57 | +5 | 54 | |
5 | Toronto FC | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 51 | 39 | +12 | 53 | CONCACAF Champions League |
6 | LA Galaxy | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 54 | 39 | +15 | 52 | |
7 | Seattle Sounders FC (C) | 34 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 44 | 43 | +1 | 48 | CONCACAF Champions League |
8 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 42 | 41 | +1 | 47 | |
9 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 44 | 46 | −2 | 46 | |
10 | D.C. United | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 53 | 47 | +6 | 46 | |
11 | Montreal Impact | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 49 | 53 | −4 | 45 | |
12 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 48 | 53 | −5 | 44 | |
13 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 52 | 55 | −3 | 42 | |
14 | New England Revolution | 34 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 44 | 54 | −10 | 42 | |
15 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 55 | 60 | −5 | 41 | |
16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 45 | 52 | −7 | 39 | |
17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 32 | 40 | −8 | 38 | |
18 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 50 | 58 | −8 | 36 | |
19 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 39 | 45 | −6 | 34 | |
20 | Chicago Fire | 34 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 42 | 58 | −16 | 31 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored;
(C) MLS Cup Champion; (S) Supporters' Shield
Results summary
Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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Pld | Pts | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: MLSsoccer.com standings
Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference
Results
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Match results
Win Tie Loss
Preseason
Kickoff times are in CST (UTC-06)
Simple™ Invitational
Sunday, February 21, 2016 | Chicago Fire | v | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Portland, Oregon |
16:30 | Stadium: Providence Park |
Wed., February 24, 2016 | Chicago Fire | v | Minnesota United FC | Portland, Oregon |
19:00 | Stadium: Providence Park |
Saturday, February 27, 2016 | Chicago Fire | v | Portland Timbers | Portland, Oregon |
19:00 | Stadium: Providence Park |
Pos | Team | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chicago Fire | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Minnesota United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Portland Timbers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Major League Soccer
Kickoff times are in CDT (UTC-05), unless posted otherwise
Sunday, March 6, 2015 Match 1 | Chicago Fire | v | New York City FC | Bridgeview, Illinois |
13:00 CST (UTC-06) | Stadium: Toyota Park |
Kits
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Type | Shirt | Shorts | Socks | First appearance / Info |
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Home | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
Away | White | White | White | [5][6] |
Primary kit
The primary kit for 2016 season has not yet been officially announced.
Secondary kit
According to the league's bi-annual rotation of kits the secondary kit carried over from the previous season. It was originally unveiled on March 2, 2015. The design and details were inspired by the City of Chicago flag.[5][6]
Draft pick trades
Picks acquired:
- 2016 MLS SuperDraft third round pick in exchange for goalkeeper Kyle Reynish.[7]
- 2016 MLS SuperDraft second round pick in exchange for forward Patrick Nyarko.[8]
Picks traded:
- 2016 MLS SuperDraft conditional pick to Los Angeles Galaxy in exchange for Greg Cochrane.[9]
- 2016 MLS SuperDraft natural selection second round pick to Orlando City SC in exchange for Eric Gehrig.[10][11]
References
- ^ "Chicago Fire Soccer Club Hires Veljko Paunovic as Head Coach". chicago-fire.com. November 24, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "Chicago Fire Soccer Club Exercises Options on Four Players". chicago-fire.com. November 30, 2015.
- ^ a b "Chicago Fire Soccer Club Signs Calistri, Conner as Homegrown Players". chicago-fire.com. December 17, 2015.
- ^ "FC Dallas select Maximiliano Urruti with No. 1 pick in Re-Entry Draft". mlssoccer.com. December 12, 2015.
- ^ a b "Jersey Week 2015: Chicago Fire honor club's home city with unveiling of new secondary jersey". mlssoccer.com. March 2, 2015.
- ^ a b "Chicago Fire Unveil Chicago-Inspired Secondary Kit". chicago-fire.com. March 2, 2015.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls acquire 'keeper Kyle Reynish from Chicago Fire in exchange for 2016 SuperDraft pick". mlssoccer.com. January 20, 2015.
- ^ http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/01/05/report-dc-united-set-acquire-chicago-fire-veteran-patrick-nyarko.
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(help) - ^ "Chicago Fire Soccer Club Acquires Defender Greg Cochrane". chicago-fire.com. March 3, 2014.
- ^ "Chicago Fire Acquire Right of First Refusal for Defender Eric Gehrig from Orlando City SC". chicago-fire.com. December 10, 2014.
- ^ "Chicago Fire Sign Defender Eric Gehrig". chicago-fire.com. December 16, 2014.
External links
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