CHICAGO (Jan. 17, 2020) – Chicago Fire FC announced today that the Club has signed Academy product Mauricio Pineda to a Homegrown Player contract. He is under contract with the Fire for the 2020 season with Club options for the 2021, 2022 and 2023 seasons.
“We’re very happy that Mauricio has decided to return to Chicago to begin his professional career,” said Chicago Fire FC Head Coach Raphael Wicky. “He has all of the abilities necessary to become an impactful player. I’m looking forward to working with Mauricio to help him reach his potential.”
Pineda, 22, joins the Fire after spending the past four years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.