Jeff and Guillermo are joined by Brian Sandalow from the Chicago Sun-Times to discuss the first 5 games of the Chicago Fire season, new acquisition Victor Perez, lineup shuffling and the news that NASL is pursuing a Chicago team.
You can find much more information regarding the possible NASL expansion to Chicago here, as NASL commissioner Bill Peterson chatted with Guillermo Rivera today regarding a potential ownership group in Chicago, and the possibility of a return to Chicago for a NASL club.
“NASL commissioner Bill Peterson opened the door to speculation about a NASL franchise coming to Chicago during recent interviews by acknowledging that Chicago is a market that the league is interested in. Fire Confidential has confirmed that the NASL has indeed been in discussions with a group interested in fielding a team here. When reached by phone, Peterson told Fire Confidential that the potential group has been exploring the idea but it’s in the initial stages and there is nothing close to a finalized deal in place or an announcement being made regarding an expansion team as of yet.”
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Fire Confidential Live is Jeff Krause and Guillermo Rivera. Bringing you the latest information regarding the Chicago Fire, MLS, and all things soccer related in the Windy City. You can follow the podcast account on Twitter at @FireConfLive, and you can also find Jeff and Guillermo at @DFBJeff & @FireConf, respectively.
