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Chicago Fire
2016 season
ChairmanAndrew Hauptman
Head coachVeljko Paunović
StadiumToyota 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 United States GK (1989-05-31) May 31, 1989 (age 35) United States Atlanta Blackhawks
Defenders
2 Matt Polster United States D (1993-06-08) June 8, 1993 (age 31) United States SIU Edwardsville Cougars
3 Joevin Jones Trinidad and Tobago D (1991-08-03) August 3, 1991 (age 33) Finland HJK Helsinki
6 Eric Gehrig United States D (1987-12-15) December 15, 1987 (age 36) United States Columbus Crew SC
22 Patrick Doody United States D (1992-04-22) April 22, 1992 (age 32) United States Indiana University Hoosiers
Midfielders
17 Collin Fernandez United States M (1997-02-13) February 13, 1997 (age 27) United States Chicago Fire Juniors
19 Harry Shipp United States M (1991-11-07) November 7, 1991 (age 32) United States University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish
26 Michael Stephens United States M (1989-04-03) April 3, 1989 (age 35) Norway Stabæk
27 Kingsley Bryce United States M (1993-04-16) April 16, 1993 (age 31) United States Saint Louis University
— Drew Conner United States M (1994-02-18) February 18, 1994 (age 30) United States Northwestern University Wildcats
Forwards
11 David Accam Ghana F (1990-09-28) September 28, 1990 (age 33) Sweden Helsingborgs IF
29 Gilberto Brazil F (1989-06-05) June 5, 1989 (age 35) Canada Toronto FC
77 Kennedy Igboananike Nigeria F (1989-02-26) February 26, 1989 (age 35) Sweden AIK
— Joey Calistri United States F (1993-11-20) November 20, 1993 (age 30) United States University of Wisconsin–Madison Badgers

Player movement

See also: List of Major League Soccer transfers 2016

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 United States Kingsley Bryce M United States Chicago Fire Exercised option [2]
November 30, 2015 United States Matt Polster M United States Chicago Fire Exercised option [2]
November 30, 2015 United States Harry Shipp M United States Chicago Fire Exercised option [2]
November 30, 2015 United States Patrick Doody D United States Chicago Fire Exercised option [2]
December 17, 2015 United States Joey Calistri F United States Chicago Fire Academy Signed as a Homegrown Player [3]
December 17, 2015 United States Drew Conner M United States Chicago Fire Academy Signed as a Homegrown Player [3]

Out

Date Player Position Destination Club Notes Ref
November 30, 2015 Brazil Adaílton D None 2016 contract option was declined [2]
November 30, 2015 United States Jon Busch GK None 2016 contract option was declined, eligible for free agency [2]
November 30, 2015 Romania Răzvan Cociș M None 2016 contract option was declined [2]
November 30, 2015 United States Greg Cochrane D None 2016 contract option was declined [2]
November 30, 2015 Jamaica Jason Johnson D None 2016 contract option was declined [2]
November 30, 2015 United States Alec Kann GK United States Sporting Kansas City 2016 contract option was declined, selected by Sporting Kansas City in the Re-Entry Draft [2][4]
November 30, 2015 United States Jeff Larentowicz D None 2016 contract option was declined, eligible for free agency [2]
November 30, 2015 Jamaica Lovel Palmer D None 2016 contract option was declined, eligible for Re-Entry Draft [2]
November 30, 2015 United States Chris Ritter M None 2016 contract option was declined [2]
November 30, 2015 Trinidad and Tobago Daneil Cyrus D None Loan deal expired [2]
November 30, 2015 United States Ty Harden D None Out of contract, eligible for free agency [2]
November 30, 2015 United States Mike Magee F None Out of contract, eligible for free agency [2]
November 30, 2015 England Matt Watson M None Out of contract, eligible for Re-Entry Draft [2]
January 6, 2016 Ghana Patrick Nyarko F D.C. United Traded for second round pick in 2016 MLS SuperDraft  

Technical staff

Position Staff
General Manager United States Nelson Rodríguez
Technical Director United States Brian Bliss
Head Coach Serbia Veljko Paunović
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
Source: MLS

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
Source: MLS
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
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

Main article: 2016 Major League Soccer season

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

Away
Type Shirt Shorts Socks First appearance / Info
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:

Picks traded:

References

  1. ^ "Chicago Fire Soccer Club Hires Veljko Paunovic as Head Coach". chicago-fire.com. November 24, 2015.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b "Chicago Fire Soccer Club Signs Calistri, Conner as Homegrown Players". chicago-fire.com. December 17, 2015.
  4. ^ "FC Dallas select Maximiliano Urruti with No. 1 pick in Re-Entry Draft". mlssoccer.com. December 12, 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Jersey Week 2015: Chicago Fire honor club's home city with unveiling of new secondary jersey". mlssoccer.com. March 2, 2015.
  6. ^ a b "Chicago Fire Unveil Chicago-Inspired Secondary Kit". chicago-fire.com. March 2, 2015.
  7. ^ "New York Red Bulls acquire 'keeper Kyle Reynish from Chicago Fire in exchange for 2016 SuperDraft pick". mlssoccer.com. January 20, 2015.
  8. ^ http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/01/05/report-dc-united-set-acquire-chicago-fire-veteran-patrick-nyarko. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. ^ "Chicago Fire Soccer Club Acquires Defender Greg Cochrane". chicago-fire.com. March 3, 2014.
  10. ^ "Chicago Fire Acquire Right of First Refusal for Defender Eric Gehrig from Orlando City SC". chicago-fire.com. December 10, 2014.
  11. ^ "Chicago Fire Sign Defender Eric Gehrig". chicago-fire.com. December 16, 2014.
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