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2016 Chicago Fire Roster: Player Positions & Tactical Formations

Coach Tony gives us an early tactical look at how the Fire could line up with the current roster.

While we wait for January 19th, here’s a look at the current players on the roster - by positionand by formation - to frame the upcoming player acquisitions.

2016 Fire Roster (from mlssoccer.com)

GK (1): Sean Johnson

DEF (4): Jonathan Campbell, Patrick Doody (HG), Eric Gehrig, Brandon Vincent

MID (7): David Accam (DP), Kingsley Bryce, Drew Conner (HG), Collin Fernandez (HG), Matt Polster, Harry Shipp (HG), Michael Stephens

FWD (3): Joey Calistri (HG), Gilberto (DP, INT'L), Kennedy Igboananike (INT'L)

Assumptions:

* All players are placed into their "natural" or "first - best" positions ie.