It was the first match in charge for new sporting director and head coach Gregg Berhalter as his side prepares for an MLS season where a playoff berth is the expectation. Despite the result ...

Signing Chicago Fire FC have acquired midfielder Rominigue Kouamé on loan from LaLiga2 side Cádiz CF, the club announced Friday.

Jonathan Bamba, a member of Ivory Coast’s team that won last year’s Africa Cup of Nations, will be a designated player for the Chicago Fire.

This marks the first time since 2018 that Coach Gregg Berhalter is at the helm for an MLS team. Jori Parys reports.

The Chicago Fire will sign Ivory Coast international winger Jonathan Bamba from Celta Vigo, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.

The Chicago Fire acquired midfielder Rominigue Kouame on loan Friday from Spanish LaLiga2 side Cadiz CF for the 2025 season with an option to purchase. Kouame, 28, will fill an international position on the roster.

The Chicago Fire’s midfield is continuing to turn over this offseason, and they’ve now brought in another outside piece to compete for a starting spot in 2025. The Fire signed midfielder Rominigue Kouamé on loan with an option to purchase his contract from Cádiz CF in Spain’s second division.

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Winger Jonathan Bamba was acquired by Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire from Spanish club Celta Viga and agreed to a three-year contract that includes a team option for 2028.

The 28-year-old, a member of Ivory Coast's team that won last year's Africa Cup of Nations, will be a designated player whose compensation and acquisition cost exceed the $743,750 salary budget charge maximum.

The Chicago Fire acquired winger Jonathan Bamba on Tuesday and signed him to a contract that runs through the 2027 season. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Fire, who will also have a club option for 2028. Bamba, who will serve as a designated player, comes via transfer from Spanish first division side Celta de Vigo.

Signing Chicago Fire FC have acquired Ivory Coast international winger Jonathan Bamba from LaLiga side Celta de Vigo, the club announced Tuesday.