The Chicago Fire have signed midfielder Sergio Oregel, Jr. to a Homegrown Player contract, sources tell Hot Time in Old Town.
It’s a four-year contract that begins January 1, 2022, and runs through the end of the 2025 season. The Fire are expected to officially announce the signing in the coming days.
Oregel, 16, is a central midfielder with an extremely high upside, who can play the No. 8 or the No. 10 roles depending on how he develops. His performances in training next year will determine whether he earns minutes for the first team.