The Chicago Fire announced details today for the club’s new MLS NEXT Pro team, Chicago Fire II.
The team will be led by head coach Ludovic Taillandier, with Patrick Nyarko serving as assistant coach. While some other clubs are signing veterans for their MLS NEXT Pro teams, the Fire want this to be a bridge between the Academy and the first team, so Chicago Fire II will mostly be comprised of Academy and Homegrown Players.
Home games will take place at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, and will be open to the public free of charge.