Chicago Fire FC II is an American professional soccer team that is located in Bridgeview, Illinois. It is the reserve team of Chicago Fire FC and participates in MLS Next Pro.

Chicago Fire FC II
Full nameChicago Fire FC II
FoundedDecember 6, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-12-06)
StadiumSeatGeek Stadium
Capacity20,000
Head coachMike Matkovich
LeagueMLS Next Pro
20236th, Eastern Conference
Playoffs: Conference Quarterfinals
Websitewww.chicagofirefc.com
Current season

History

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On December 6, 2021, the Chicago Fire FC were named as one of 21 clubs that would field a team in the new MLS Next Pro league beginning in the 2022 season.[1][2]

Players and staff

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Roster

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As of June 30, 2024
No. Pos. Nation Player
26 FW   GUY Omari Glasgow ([A])
27 MF   USA Dylan Borso ([A])
36 DF   USA Justin Reynolds ([A])
38 DF   USA Christopher Cupps ([A])
41 DF   SEN Jean Alpha Diouf
43 DF   CAN Olu Oyegunle
44 FW   USA Jason Shokalook
45 MF   SLV Harold Osorio
46 MF   COL Juan Miguel Calle
47 DF   USA Sam Williams ([A])
48 MF   USA Richard Fleming III
49 MF   COL Jhoiner Montiel
50 GK   USA Aleksander Kapciak ([B])
51 FW   ITA Claudio Cassano
52 DF   USA Josue Pfrommer ([B])
53 DF   USA Peter Soudan ([B])
54 DF   RSA Geni Kanyane
56 DF   USA Bryce Richards ([B])
57 MF   USA Darris Hyte
59 DF   JAM Romain Blake
60 GK   USA Jason Nemo ([B])
61 DF   USA Charlie Norkett ([B])
62 DF   USA Hugo Berg ([B])
64 MF   USA Emir Herrera ([B])
65 MF   USA Oscar Pineda ([B])
66 DF   USA Charles Nagle ([B])
67 MF   USA Giovanni Granda ([B])
68 FW   USA Vitaliy Hlyut
70 GK   USA Patrick Los ([B])
77 DF   USA Chase Gasper ([A])
78 GK   USA Bryan Dowd ([A])
80 GK   USA Patryck Stechnij ([B])
81 GK   USA Lukas Peterson ([B])
90 GK   USA David Molenda ([B])
MF   SUI Damian Nigg
MF   RSA Brody Williams
  1. ^
    Chicago Fire MLS roster player
  2. ^
    Chicago Fire academy player

Out on loan

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No. Pos. Nation Player
42 DF   NED Diego Konincks (at Valour FC)

Staff

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  • Alex Boler – General Manager
  • Mike Matkovich – Head Coach
  • Vacant – Assistant Coach

Team Records

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Year-by-year

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Season MLS Next Pro Playoffs Top Scorer
P W D L GF GA Pts Conference Overall Player Goals
2022 24 8 5 11 41 44 31 8th, Eastern 16th Did not qualify   Victor Bezerra 8
2023 28 9 11 8 54 46 43 6th, Eastern 14th Eastern Conference Quarterfinals   Billy Hency 8
2024 28 11 9 8 51 51 47 4th, Eastern 7th Eastern Conference Semifinals   David Poreba 18

Head coaches record

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As of September 18, 2022
Name Nationality From To P W D L GF GA Win%
Ludovic Taillandier[3]   France February 24, 2022 November 12, 2024 24 8 5 11 41 44 033.33
Mike Matkovich[4]   United States December 6, 2024 present 0 0 0 0 0 0 !

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "MLS NEXT Pro unveils 21 clubs for inaugural season starting March 2022". Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  2. ^ "Chicago Fire FC to Participate in MLS NEXT Pro in 2022". Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  3. ^ "Chicago Fire FC Announce Team Name and Schedule for 2022 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season". chicagofirefc.com. February 24, 2022. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  4. ^ "Chicago Fire FC II Names Mike Matkovich Head Coach". chicagofirefc.com. December 6, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
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