More women joining trucking industry, another Jan. 6 sentence for a Chicago suburbanite and more in your news roundup Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2022
Lopez wants Ethics Board, IG to investigate Fire owner’s $25K contribution to Lightfoot Ald. Ray Lopez said he believes the contribution from billionaire Joe Mansueto, founder of Morningstar, Inc., “represents a gross & familiar abuse of power and, at minimum, a potential violation” of the city’s ethics ordinance. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2022
MLS highest earners ever as Lionel Messi 'agrees' deal to sign for Inter Miami Lionel Messi could be set to join Inter Miami in a sensational deal that will see him become the highest earner in MLS, trumping all those that have stood before him Daily Mirror · Nov 27, 2022
More transparency is needed on soccer facility plan Chicago housing officials have yet to disclose key details of the plan to lease valuable land to the Chicago Fire for a soccer practice facility, according to a new ProPublica report. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 21, 2022
USA's "phenomenal" talent tipped to shine at World Cup after Mikel Arteta praise USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner, who moved to Arsenal from the Chicago Fire in the summer, has been tipped to impress for his country at the World Cup as he waits for his Premier League debut Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022
Chelsea already have their next Edouard Mendy as Boehly's genius £12m decision can pay dividends Chelsea news: Gabriel Slonina could offer a wildcard to Graham Potter's goalkeeping options at Stamford Bridge in 2023 Football London · Nov 19, 2022
No Breakdown or Decision Can Deter Gaga Slonina Slonina may well be the next great U.S. GK, and he has visions of becoming the best in the world. However it pans out, the teenage, Chelsea-bound prospect remains resolute. Sports Illustrated · Oct 28, 2022
Who is Jhon Duran? Meet the 18-year-old Colombian wonderkid Manchester United are 'interested' in Chicago Fire striker Jhon Duran has been lighting up the MLS and the 18-year-old forward is reportedly catching the eye of Man United. Manchester Evening News · Oct 24, 2022
Chelsea 'consider reviving interest in Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo' and more transfer rumours Cristiano Ronaldo's club future is a hot topic and Chelsea were interested in him during the summer before Thomas Tuchel vetoed a move. Manchester Evening News · Oct 23, 2022
Man Utd 'make contact' to sign £10m-rated Liverpool and Chelsea transfer target Manchester United have made contact with Chicago Fire winger Jhon Duran, who is also the subject of interest from Liverpool and Chelsea, to discuss a £10million transfer Daily Mirror · Oct 23, 2022
Todd Boehly's £12m signing spotted at Chelsea with Man Utd legend ahead of transfer decision Chelsea signed Gabriel Slonina from Chicago Fire for a fee in the region of £12million during the summer transfer window before loaning him back to the MLS outfit Football London · Oct 23, 2022
Who is Gabriel Slonina? Chelsea’s new signing jets in for two-week training stint The Blues signed the 18-year-old from MLS outfit Chicago Fire this summer despite already having Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy amongst their goalkeeping ranks Daily Mirror · Oct 10, 2022
Fire celebrate 25th anniversary and look to the future “It gives you a sense of pride to see how much we have evolved, being part of the league right now and being part of the Chicago Fire history, it’s a great thing to see,” Diego Gutierrez said. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 9, 2022
Liverpool 'send scouts to watch wonderkid' as £10m offers 'expected' for winger Teenager Jhon Duran has enjoyed a breakthrough season in the MLS and now Liverpool are being linked with interest Liverpool Echo · Oct 3, 2022
Daily Mirror · Oct 3, 2022 Liverpool and Chelsea 'in transfer chase' for MLS wonderkid Jhon Duran Premier League sides are already preparing for the January transfer window, with MLS star Jhon Duran catching the eye after an impressive season for Chicago Fire
Football London · Oct 3, 2022 Chelsea news: Christopher Nkunku 'happy' with transfer offer as Todd Boehly faces £150m problem All the latest Chelsea news and gossip including updates on Christopher Nkunku, Jude Bellingham and Wilfried Zaha
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2022 Chicago must reform how it manages private use of public property The worst example: the parking meter deal. The most recent: the Chicago Fire soccer facility. The practice of selling off public resources to private interests, for a certain time at a certain price, is called a “concession.”
Football London · Sep 29, 2022 The inside story on Gabriel Slonina's Chicago Fire journey and why he can succeed at Chelsea Gabriel Slonina completed a Chelsea transfer in the summer before immediately returning to Chicago Fire on loan
Football London · Sep 25, 2022 Chelsea loanee 'excited' for Premier League challenge following Real Madrid transfer snub Chelsea signed Gabriel Slonina from Chicago Fire in the summer transfer window with the young goalkeeper remaining with the MLS side on-loan until January
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2022 Soccer facility plan lets CHA sidestep its pledge for public housing Supporters said the Chicago Fire soccer facility will be good for the community. It’s now up to the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to ask serious questions about how the facility will fit with the CHA’s stated mission.
Football London · Sep 22, 2022 Gabriel Slonina told why he will not dislodge Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga at Chelsea The young US goalkeeper has been a star in the States with Chicago Fire but a former men's USA international believes he may not be in the plans of Graham Potter
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2022 City Council approves Chicago Fire’s training center on Near West Side The 36-11 vote came after a debate over the project’s merits in an area beset by poverty and whether the land could be better used for public housing.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 20, 2022 Chicago Fire’s Near West Side training site stymied With seven alderpersons absent, the zoning committee votes it down but is expected to try again Wednesday,
Manchester Evening News · Sep 18, 2022 The 15 players sold by Jose Mourinho at Manchester United and where they are now Jose Mourinho allowed 15 players to leave permanently during his time as Man United manager.
Football London · Sep 13, 2022 Graham Potter's £12m Thibaut Courtois solution to Chelsea problem as RB Salzburg dilemma arises The Blues have a battle for the No.1 shirt with a rising star also on the outside of the conversation.