The Niles product, who drew interest from clubs in top European leagues, has immense potential, and the Fire have a plan for him to succeed.

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Chicago Fire FC is dealing with yet another coaching change—hoping that a soccer-lifer with ties to the area can spark a turnaround with the flickering franchise.

The former U.S. men’s soccer team manager is now in charge of the Chicago Fire. One of his first moves was signing former Union centerback Jack Elliott.

Signing Chicago Fire FC have signed homegrown midfielder Robert Turdean to a four-year guaranteed deal through 2028 with options for 2029-30, the club announced.

The Chicago Fire signed 15-year-old midfielder Robert Turdean to a club-record contract Wednesday. The four-year guaranteed deal runs through 2008 with options for 2029-30. It is the largest homegrown deal in Fire history and the second largest in MLS history behind Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan. Terms were not disclosed.

Jonathan Bamba, a member of Ivory Coast’s team that won last year’s Africa Cup of Nations, will be a designated player for the Chicago Fire.

The Al Hilal forward is in talks with the Chicago Fire over a blockbuster transfer, according to a report from Foot Mercato. The move would be a stunner on multiple levels, not least of which is the 32-year-old has been widely speculated to be interested in joining Inter Miami.

Bamba joins an attack that already features interesting names like Hugo Cuypers, Philip Zinckernagel, and Brian Gutiérrez. This quartet forms a mix of youth, talent, and experience that should give Chicago Fire offensive depth, something the team has lacked during the last seasons.

Chicago Fire FC is engaged in “preliminary negotiations” with Brazil soccer legend Neymar, according to multiple reports.

The Chicago Fire will sign Ivory Coast international winger Jonathan Bamba from Celta Vigo, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.

The Chicago Fire acquired winger Jonathan Bamba on Tuesday and signed him to a contract that runs through the 2027 season.

The Chicago Fire are in the midst of a major organizational overhaul ahead of new director of football and head coach Gregg Berhalter’s first season, leaving lots of room for questions about how ...