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TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing
Chicago Fire FC delight in signed center again Jack Elliott in free agency, the membership launched Monday.
The longtime Philadelphia Union defender is below contract by arrangement of 2025 with an possibility for 2026, arriving as a centerpiece below fresh director of soccer/head coach Gregg Berhalter.
“Jack’s decision to join the Fire as a free agent marks an important step in our efforts to build a highly competitive squad for next season,” said Berhalter.
“Jack’s signing immediately strengthens our team, as he brings extensive MLS experience, strong technical ability, and leadership along the backline. We’re excited to welcome Jack to the Fire and look forward to his contributions on and off the field as we work toward achieving our goals.”
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— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) December 16, 2024
The 29-year-earlier Englishman spent the previous eight seasons (2017-24) with Philadelphia, on the total shiny alongside Jakob Glesnes. He’s recorded 12g/9a in 234 matches all the arrangement in which by arrangement of the real season and Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
While representing Philadelphia, Elliott won the 2020 Supporters’ Defend and used to be an MLS Cup 2022 finalist. The aged fourth-spherical SuperDraft decide additionally helped the membership reach the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals in 2021 and 2023.
“I am genuinely excited for this next chapter at the Chicago Fire,” said Elliott. “I imagine in the vision this organization has for this coming year and the membership’s future as a complete.
“I’ve never had a problem with being the underdog, and I can’t wait to get to work with the group and prove to everyone what we are capable of.”
As Chicago’s roster takes shape below Berhalter, Elliott joins center backs Tobias Salquist, Carlos Terán and Mauricio Pineda. The membership moved on from Rafael Czichos after the 2024 advertising and marketing campaign.
Last season, Chicago performed bottom of the Eastern Conference (15th sigh; 30 aspects) and missed the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for a seventh-straight year. That triggered a managerial alternate, with Berhalter taking on after two stints with the US males’s national crew.
