Earlier today the Chicago Fire released details of their last full week of preseason training in Florida, which features friendlies against Nashville SC (Wednesday) and Orlando City (Saturday). The Fire then return home on Sunday and will attend the official Kickoff Luncheon a week from tonight.
The club also released an updated roster. Goalkeeper Sam Howard has been shown the door, while seven new players— including two unsigned MLS SuperDraft picks— have joined camp in Bradenton.
Yes, really.
The 36-year-old center forward is probably best known for his stints with the LA Galaxy and the San Jose Earthquakes.