Juninho did not have his purchase option exercised by the Chicago Fire. With three other quality CDM’s in Dax McCarty, Matt Polster, and Bastian Schweinsteiger, Juninho’s role became redundant. Juninho has seven years of MLS experience , yet is only 28 years old.
The Brazilian central midfielder is a 3x MLS All-Star and is not injury-prone. The problem with signing Juninho comes with the contract he will most likely seek. In 2017, Juninho earned a salary of $700,000 , making him a potentially pricey buy this winter.
Ilsinho
Known for his 1v1 skill and quick footwork, Ilsinho is now out of work and looking for a new team.