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Still negotiating Omsberg is negotiating a new contract with Chicago, the club announced.

Impact Omsberg is eligible for free agency following the conclusion of his contract. He's now negotiating a new contract with Chicago as the club evidently hopes to bring him back. He made 12 appearances (11 starts) during his fifth season with the club, where he's largely been a depth option throughout.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Discussing new deal Casas and Chicago are negotiating a new deal, the club announced.

Impact Casas' contract is set to come to an end, but he's still negotiating a new deal with Chicago. The midfielder made just a single appearance in 2024 and hasn't really managed to break into the first team in five years with the Fire.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Gal will return in 2025 after his contract option was picked up, Chicago announced.

Impact Gal's contract option for 2025 was accepted and the goalkeeper is set to return. The backup has yet to make an appearance for the Fire and remains a fringe option at most for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to free agency Lassiter is out of contract and is set for free agency.

Impact Lassiter made a midseason move from Montreal to Chicago and was able to keep a starting role in the process. He made five starts in seven appearances, collecting 27 crosses (two accurate) while recording an assist. The forward's future is up in the air as he will enter free agency ahead of the offseason.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Set for free agency Herbers is out of contract and will be eligible for free agency.

Impact Herbers' time with Chicago will likely come to end as he is set for free agency. He has been part of the side since 2019, completing his second straight campaign as a starter. In 2024, the midfielder scored three goals with four assists, totaling 59 tackles, 29 crosses (nine won) and 29 chances created. His four assists is a career high, while also surpassing his career high for tackles as well.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to re-draft Czichos is out of contract with Chicago and will be eligible for the 2024 MLS Re-Entry Draft.

Impact Czichos completed another successful season with Chicago, keeping a starting role for the third campaign in a row. He was able to start 26 times in 28 appearances in 2024, making 83 clearances, 58 tackles and 35 interceptions while scoring once with two assists. With the defender set to enter the re-draft, he will likely be one of the first picks following his track record in the league.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Not offered new deal Richey is out of contract with Chicago ahead of the 2025 season.

Impact Richey will likely depart from Chicago after as his contract is up with the side. He only made one appearance this season and just seven appearances in the last three campaign with the side.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Option exercised Dean had his contract exercised for the 2025 season with the Chicago Fire.

Impact Dean is set to play a third season with Chicago after spending the last two campaigns with the side. However, the midfielder continues to be used just as a bench option with just 12 starts in 24 appearances, having been used as an unused sub. He was able to score his first league goal while also collecting 24 crosses (five accurate), 22 tackles and 30 clearances.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire's billionaire owner has refreshing view on financing new stadium Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto has promised to privately finance a new stadium, saying public funds are better spent elsewhere.

OCTOBER 23 • USATODAY.COM

Sends in three crosses in loss Gutierrez recorded two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Nashville SC.

Impact Gutierrez sent in the second-most crosses for Chicago during the tough home loss to end the season. The midfielder finished the 2024 campaign with six goals and two assists in 32 appearances (26 starts). He also logged a career-high 45 chances created over that span.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three saves in loss Brady registered three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Nashville SC.

Impact Brady had a game to forget, conceding three or more goals at home for the sixth time in the season. The goalkeeper allowed 61 goals over 33 starts in 2024, as Chicago ended up in the bottom of the Eastern Conference. He also made 105 saves over that span.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC blank lowly Chicago Fire to finish on strong note Alex Muyl, Sam Surridge and Jacob Shaffelburg scored second-half goals as Nashville SC defeated the host Chicago Fire 3-0 on MLS’ Decision D...

OCTOBER 20 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Chicago Fire vs. Nashville SC | Full Match Highlights | Decision Day 2024

OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE

Nashville SC blank lowly Chicago Fire to finish on a strong note Alex Muyl, Sam Surridge and Jacob Shaffelburg scored second-half goals as Nashville SC defeated the host Chicago Fire 3-0 on MLS’ Decision D...

OCTOBER 20 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Alex Muyl sparks Nashville to 3-0 victory over Fire in season finale for both clubs

Alex Muyl scored the first of three second-half goals and Nashville cruised to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday in the season finale for both clubs

OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ex-USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter faces challenges in MLS with Chicago Fire

Gregg Berhalter sees the Chicago Fire as a “sleeping giant" poised for success, a sentiment he expressed in his introductory conference.

Ex-USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter faces challenges in MLS with Chicago Fire

Nashville takes losing streak into game against the Chicago Fire

Nashville looks to break a three-game slide with a win over the Chicago Fire

OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gregg Berhalter begins Chicago Fire chapter: "There's so much potential" | MLSSoccer.com A winter roster overhaul, establishing a clear stylistic identity, a swift end to their seven-year Audi MLS Cup Playoffs drought – and maybe...

OCTOBER 18 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Your Wednesday Kickoff: Are the Chicago Fire set for a 2025 turnaround? | MLSSoccer.com MLS releases 2024 22 Under 22 presented by BODYARMOR rankings: MLS released its 2024 22 Under 22 presented by BODYARMOR rankings, which rank...

OCTOBER 9 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Fired US men's soccer coach Gregg Berhalter returns to MLS, hired to lead the Chicago Fire - The Boston Globe Berhalter, a New Jersey native who already lives in the Chicago area, was dismissed as US coach shortly after the team was eliminated in the...

OCTOBER 8 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Ex-USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter hired by Chicago Fire of MLS

The Chicago Fire have hired former U.S. national team coach Gregg Berhalter to be the club’s new head coach and director of football.

Ex-USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter hired by Chicago Fire of MLS

Chicago Fire Appoint Former USMNT Coach Gregg Berhalter As New Manager With the splashy hire, the MLS side enters a new era in the Windy City.

OCTOBER 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Former USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter hired to lead Fire The Chicago Fire announced the hiring of former U.S.men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter as the club’s new director of football and hea...

OCTOBER 8 • KANSASCITY.COM

Chicago Fire name Gregg Berhalter director of football & head coach | MLSSoccer.com Chicago Fire FC have hired Gregg Berhalter as their director of football and head coach, the club announced Tuesday.

OCTOBER 8 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Bulls Starter Reveals He's Still Recovering from Olympics Injury A key Chicago player is still suffering from a severe 2024 Paris Olympics injury.

OCTOBER 5 • THESTATE.COM