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Chicago Sun-Times
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Brian Sandalow

Should the Fire have allowed Chris Brady and Brian Gutierrez to play in U-20 World Cup?

If he had played, Brian Gutierrez figured to be a key part of the United States’ Under-20 World Cup team. (Courtesy of the Fire)

When it was confirmed the Fire wouldn’t release Chris Brady or Brian Gutierrez to play for the United States in the Under-20 World Cup, the decision brought an array of opinions. As always, there are two sides to this argument.

Why the Fire made the right call
Though the U-20 World Cup is an important tournament, clubs are not compelled by FIFA to let their players compete. It’s possible that will change in the future, but the Fire were within their right to withhold Brady and Gutierrez.

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