CHICAGO (Feb. 2, 2016) – The Chicago Fire announced Tuesday that the club has signed defender Johan Kappelhof as a Discovery Signing using Targeted Allocation Money. A product of the Ajax youth academy, he signed a three-year deal with the Fire and joins the club on transfer from Dutch Eredivisie side FC Groningen. Kappelhof, 25, will be added to the Fire roster upon completion of an entry physical, receipt of his ITC and P1 Visa.
"We are delighted to add a defender of Johan's quality,” said Fire general manager Nelson Rodríguez. “He craves and excels in one-on-one situations, matches well with both physical and fast opponents, and is refined on the ball.