2017 Chicago Fire season

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Chairman Andrew Hauptman MLS Conference: Overall: U.S. Open Cup TBD		Head coach Veljko Paunović MLS Cup Playoffs TBD
Stadium Toyota Park (capacity: 20,000)

The 2017 Chicago Fire season is the club's 22nd year of existence, as well as their 20th season in Major League Soccer and their 20th consecutive year in the top-flight of American soccer.

Current squad

As of February 27, 2017. Source: Chicago Fire official roster

In

Per Major League Soccer and club policies terms of the deals do not get disclosed.

Player on trial with the club: defender Ryan Taylor

Out

Players selected in 2017 MLS SuperDraft, but ultimately not signed: forward Guillermo Delgado (27th overall, second round, from University of Delaware).

Trialists released in the preseason: midfielder Miguel Alvarado, defender Chad Barson, defender Drew Beckie, forward Juan Pablo Caffa, goalkeeper Chris Konopka, goalkeeper Mihajlo Miskovic (Chicago Fire Academy), defender Boyd Okwuonu and defender Taylor Peay.

Loans

Per Major League Soccer and club policies terms of the deals do not get disclosed.

Results summary

Last updated: March 4, 2017
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

Match results

Win Tie Loss

Preseason

Kickoff times are in CST (UTC-06)

Major League Soccer

Kickoff times are in CDT (UTC-05), unless posted otherwise

Primary kit

According to the league's bi-annual rotation of kits the primary kit carried over from the previous season. It was originally unveiled on January 25, 2016. The jersey features an all-red design with the return of the iconic white bar across the chest. The Chicago city flag embossed on the lower front for the jersey’s jock tag.

Secondary kit

The new secondary kit has been unveiled by the club on February 6, 2017. It's gray color is based on the same tone as the center of the club's logo. The jersey has the high V-neck collar and features blue numbers, names and trim, with red accents and "EST. 1997" on jock tag. The back neck tape has crossed axes, as the primary kit. Six-pointed stars from Chicago city flag are placed on the sleeve trim as well as socks.

Draft pick trades

Picks acquired:

2017 MLS SuperDraft natural first round pick (No. 11), General Allocation Money, Targeted Allocation Money, discovery rights to an unnamed player, and the #2 ranking in the MLS Allocation Order from Philadelphia Union in exchange for the #1 ranking in the MLS Allocation Order. Philadelphia used the #1 allocation ranking to acquire midfielder Alejandro Bedoya.

2017 MLS SuperDraft No. 26 and 27 overall picks (second round) from Toronto FC in exchange for $75,000 in Targeted Allocation Money.

2019 MLS SuperDraft natural third round pick from D.C. United in exchange for forward Kennedy Igboananike.

Picks traded:

2017 MLS SuperDraft natural first round pick (No. 3) to New York City FC in exchange for $250,000 in General Allocation Money.

2017 MLS SuperDraft natural second round pick to Columbus Crew SC in exchange for the Discovery Priority on Khaly Thiam. Pursuant to the trade agreement, if Thiam started in 12 or more 2016 MLS regular season games, or if his loan was extended or successfully converted into a transfer following the 2016 season, Columbus would receive General Allocation Money instead of the SuperDraft pick. As Thiam started in 12 or more regular season games, Fire retained the pick. This second round natural selection was traded to Minnesota United FC, together with the No. 3 ranking in the MLS Allocation Order, and general allocation money in exchange for the No. 2 ranking in the MLS Allocation Order. Chicago Fire used its allocation ranking to acquire midfielder Juninho (No. 1 spot holder Atlanta United FC passed on the player).

References

2017 Chicago Fire season Wikipedia

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