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.

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.

This marks the first time since 2018 that new Head Coach Gregg Berhalter is at the helm for an MLS team—he was head coach of the Columbus Crew from 2013 to 2018, and was coach of the U.S. Men's ...

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

Berhalter said to a small group of reporters after his talk at the convention. “That type of pressing, we came up with our player pool in mind – what we have and what we're looking to bring in.

Chicago Fire FC Coach Gregg Berhalter has high expectations as practice starts This marks the first time since 2018 that Coach Gregg Berhalter is at the helm for an MLS team. Jori Parys reports. 1:36

Winger Jonathan Bamba was acquired by Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire from Spanish club Celta Viga and agreed to a three-year contract that includes a team option for 2028.

The 28-year-old, a member of Ivory Coast's team that won last year's Africa Cup of Nations, will be a designated player whose compensation and acquisition cost exceed the $743,750 salary budget charge maximum.

The Chicago Fire acquired winger Jonathan Bamba on Tuesday and signed him to a contract that runs through the 2027 season. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Fire, who will also have a club option for 2028. Bamba, who will serve as a designated player, comes via transfer from Spanish first division side Celta de Vigo.

Signing Chicago Fire FC have acquired Ivory Coast international winger Jonathan Bamba from LaLiga side Celta de Vigo, the club announced Tuesday.

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