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Chicago Fire Defender Francisco Calvo Named to Costa Rica National Team Roster

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (Aug. 28, 2019) – Chicago Fire defender Francisco Calvo has been named to Costa Rica’s national team for an international friendly during the upcoming FIFA window. Calvo will join Costa Rica after the Fire’s away match against Columbus Crew SC on Saturday, Aug. 31, and return prior to Chicago’s home game against FC Dallas on Saturday, Sept. 14.

The 26-year-old defender will join his home country for a friendly against Uruguay on Friday, Sept. 6. Set to begin at 9:00 p.m. CT, the match will take place at the National Stadium of Costa Rica in San José, Costa Rica.