BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. – Veljko Paunovic is encouraging Brandon Vincent to become the Chicago Fire’s Marcelo or Roberto Carlos, and the 23-year-old left back is embracing the challenge head on.
Vincent has added a more attack-minded dimension to his game this year, and the Fire are reaping the rewards of his more adventurous and direct play. With three assists in his opening 13 games this year, including on Thursday’s night’s opener for MLS Golden Boot leader Nemanja Nikolic, Vincent is becoming a vital cog in the Men in Red’s impressive offensive machine.
"I believe that Brandon is doing an amazing job adjusting to the required levels of our league,” Paunovic said when asked of Vincent’s improvements this year after the 2-1 victory at home over FC Dallas.