The 2017 Chicago Fire season was the club's 22nd year of existence, as well as their 20th season in Major League Soccer, the top-flight of American soccer. The Fire reached the playoffs for the first time since 2012, losing in the knockout round.
Current squad
As of September 27, 2017. Source: Chicago Fire official roster
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Player movement
In
Per Major League Soccer and club policies terms of the deals do not get disclosed.
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 defender Taylor Peay, and defender Ryan Taylor. Trialists who joined the team during the season but were not signed: forward Maximilian Beister, defender Justin Bilyeu, midfielder Alessandro Diamanti, and defender Michael Schulze,
Loans
Per Major League Soccer and club policies terms of the deals do not get disclosed.
In
Out
Technical staff
Standings
Eastern Conference table
Overall table
Results summary
Match results
Preseason
Kickoff times are in CST (UTC-06)