2016 Chicago Fire season
The 2016 Chicago Fire season was the club's 21st year of existence, as well as their 19th season in Major League Soccer and their 19th consecutive year in the top-flight of American soccer.
2016 season | ||||
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Chairman | Andrew Hauptman | |||
Head coach | Veljko Paunović | |||
Stadium | Toyota Park (capacity: 20,000) | |||
MLS | Conference: 10th Overall: 20th | |||
MLS Cup Playoffs | Did not qualify | |||
U.S. Open Cup | Semifinals | |||
Brimstone Cup | Did not win | |||
Top goalscorer | League: David Accam (9) All: David Accam (14) | |||
Highest home attendance | 18,976 (Oct 16 vs New England Revolution) | |||
Lowest home attendance | League: 12,073 (Apr 2 vs Philadelphia) Open Cup: 3,666 (Jul 20 vs Fort Lauderdale) | |||
Average home league attendance | League: 15,602 (regular season) Open Cup: 5,133 | |||
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On November 24, 2015 Veljko Paunović, coach of the 2015 World Cup champions Serbia U-20 team, was announced Chicago Fire's new head coach.[1]
Chicago Fire began the regular season on March 6, 2016 with a home match against New York City FC. The Men in Red finished the regular season on October 23, 2016 with an away match against Toronto FC. The club has missed the playoffs for the sixth time in the past seven years.
The loss on the road to Vancouver Whitecaps on May 11, 2016 was the Fire's 28th straight match (19L, 9T) without a road win. This surpassed the New York Red Bulls for the longest road winless streak in MLS history.[2] With the away loss to Real Salt Lake on August 6, 2016 the streak extended to 36 matches (27L, 9T). The two-years and 28 days long streak finally ended when the Fire defeated Montreal Impact, 3-0, on the road on August 20, 2016. It was the first victory away from home since the Fire beat the New England Revolution, 1-0, in Foxborough, MA on July 12, 2014.[3]
Chicago Fire became the first team in MLS history to finish last in the overall table two years in a row.[4]
Squad at the end of the season
As of October 23, 2016. Source: Chicago Fire official roster
No. | Name | Nationality | Position | Date of Birth (Aged) | Previous Club |
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Goalkeepers | |||||
23 | Patrick McLain | ![]() |
GK | August 22, 1988 (aged 28) | ![]() |
25 | Sean Johnson | ![]() |
GK | May 31, 1989 (aged 27) | ![]() |
28 | Matt Lampson | ![]() |
GK | September 6, 1989 (aged 27) | ![]() |
Defenders | |||||
3 | Brandon Vincent | ![]() |
D | May 1, 1994 (aged 22) | ![]() |
4 | Johan Kappelhof | ![]() |
D | August 5, 1990 (aged 26) | ![]() |
5 | Michael Harrington | ![]() |
D | January 24, 1986 (aged 30) | ![]() |
6 | Eric Gehrig | ![]() |
D | December 15, 1987 (aged 28) | ![]() |
13 | Rodrigo Ramos | ![]() |
D | May 24, 1995 (aged 21) | ![]() |
16 | Jonathan Campbell | ![]() |
D | June 27, 1993 (aged 23) | ![]() |
22 | Patrick Doody | ![]() |
D | April 22, 1992 (aged 24) | ![]() |
66 | João Meira | ![]() |
D/M | April 30, 1987 (aged 29) | ![]() |
Midfielders | |||||
2 | Matt Polster | ![]() |
M | June 8, 1993 (aged 23) | ![]() |
7 | John Goossens | ![]() |
M | July 25, 1988 (aged 28) | ![]() |
12 | Arturo Álvarez | ![]() |
M | June 28, 1985 (aged 31) | ![]() |
15 | Joey Calistri | ![]() |
M | November 20, 1993 (aged 22) | ![]() |
17 | Collin Fernandez | ![]() |
M | February 13, 1997 (aged 19) | ![]() |
18 | Drew Conner | ![]() |
M | February 18, 1994 (aged 22) | ![]() |
19 | Khaly Thiam | ![]() |
M | January 7, 1994 (aged 22) | ![]() |
21 | Nick LaBrocca | ![]() |
M | December 4, 1984 (aged 31) | ![]() |
26 | Michael Stephens | ![]() |
M | April 3, 1989 (aged 27) | ![]() |
29 | Alex Morrell | ![]() |
M | May 11, 1994 (aged 22) | ![]() |
30 | Răzvan Cociș | ![]() |
M | February 19, 1983 (aged 33) | ![]() |
Forwards | |||||
8 | Michael de Leeuw | ![]() |
F | October 7, 1986 (aged 30) | ![]() |
9 | Luis Solignac | ![]() |
F | February 16, 1991 (aged 25) | ![]() |
10 | David Arshakyan | ![]() |
F | August 16, 1994 (aged 22) | ![]() |
11 | David Accam | ![]() |
F/M | September 28, 1990 (aged 26) | ![]() |
Player movement
In
Per Major League Soccer and club policies terms of the deals do not get disclosed.
Date | Player | Position | Previous Club | Notes | Ref |
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November 30, 2015 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Exercised option | [5] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() | D | ![]() | Exercised option | [5] |
December 17, 2015 | ![]() | F | ![]() | Signed as a Homegrown Player | [6] |
December 17, 2015 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Signed as a Homegrown Player | [6] |
January 14, 2016 | ![]() | D | ![]() | Drafted 4th overall (first round) in 2016 MLS SuperDraft, already signed contract with MLS | [7] |
January 14, 2016 | ![]() | D | ![]() | Drafted 12th overall (first round) in 2016 MLS SuperDraft, already signed contract with MLS | [7] |
January 18, 2016 | ![]() | D | ![]() | Signed as a free agent | [8] |
January 18, 2016 | ![]() | GK | ![]() | Signed as a free agent | [8] |
January 23, 2016 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Re-signed with the club, after initially having his contract option declined; signed one-year deal with one year club option | [5][9] |
January 23, 2016 | ![]() | D | ![]() | Signed as a free agent, one-year deal with one year club option | [9] |
January 27, 2016 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Signed as a free agent, one-year deal with one year club option | [10] |
February 2, 2016 | ![]() | D | ![]() | Signed as a discovery signing using targeted allocation money | [11][12] |
February 26, 2016 | ![]() | GK | ![]() | Signed as a free agent after trial, one-year deal with one year club option | [13][14] |
February 29, 2016 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Signed after a trial, two-year deal with one year club option | [15][16] |
March 3, 2016 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Signed after a trial, one-year deal with one year club option | [13][17] |
March 11, 2016 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Signed to a one-year deal with three-year club option, after being selected 22nd overall (second round) in 2016 MLS SuperDraft | [7][18][19] |
May 17, 2016 | ![]() | F | ![]() | Signed as a discovery signing using targeted allocation money for a three-year deal through 2018 with a club option for 2019 | [20] |
August 3, 2016 | ![]() | F | ![]() | Signed as a Special Discovery Player, two-year deal with options for the third and fourth years | [21] |
August 3, 2016 | ![]() | F | ![]() | Acquired in exchange for General Allocation Money | [22] |
Out
Date | Player | Position | Destination Club | Notes | Ref |
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November 30, 2015 | ![]() | D | ![]() | 2016 contract option was declined, signed with Miami FC as a free agent on February 9 | [5][23] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() | GK | ![]() | 2016 contract option was declined, signed with Indy Eleven as a free agent on January 22 | [5][24] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() | D | ![]() | 2016 contract option was declined, signed with San Antonio FC as a free agent on February 25 | [5][25] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() | F | ![]() | 2016 contract option was declined, signed with San Antonio FC as a free agent on February 16 | [5][26] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() | GK | ![]() | 2016 contract option was declined, selected by Sporting Kansas City in the Re-Entry Draft | [5][27] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() | D | ![]() | 2016 contract option was declined, signed with LA Galaxy as a free agent on January 6 | [5][28] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() | D | ![]() | 2016 contract option was declined, signed with Indy Eleven on January 12 | [5][29] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() | M | None | 2016 contract option was declined | [5] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() | D | ![]() | Loan deal expired | [5] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() | D | None | Out of contract, eligible for free agency | [5] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() | F | ![]() | Out of contract, signed with LA Galaxy as a free agent on January 14 | [5][30] |
November 30, 2015 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Out of contract, signed with Carolina RailHawks as a free agent on January 15 | [5][31] |
January 6, 2016 | ![]() | F | ![]() | Traded for second round pick in 2016 MLS SuperDraft | [32] |
January 14, 2016 | ![]() | D | ![]() | Traded in exchange for first round pick in 2016 MLS SuperDraft and allocation money | [33] |
February 13, 2016 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Traded for general allocation money and targeted allocation money, after initially having his option exercised on November 30, 2015 | [5][34][35] |
March 2, 2016 | ![]() | M | None | Waived, after initially having his option exercised on November 30, 2015 | [5][36][37] |
June 29, 2016 | ![]() | F | ![]() | Mutual termination of contract; signed with São Paulo FC on July 15 | [38][39] |
July 29, 2016 | ![]() | F | ![]() | Traded for Targeted Allocation Money and the natural third round pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft | [40] |
- Players selected in 2016 MLS SuperDraft, but ultimately not signed: midfielder Jack Harrison (1st overall, first round, from Wake Forest University) - traded to New York City FC,[41] midfielder Vincent Mitchell (62nd overall, fourth round, from Butler University)[42][43] and defender/midfielder Vincent Keller (57th overall, third round, from Creighton University).[36][42][42]
- Trialists released in the preseason: defender James Musa,[44] midfielder Parker Maher (Saint Louis FC),[13][43] goalkeeper Zach Bennett (winner of the Open Tryout),[43][45] defender Benedikt Krug,[43][46] defender Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire Academy),[36][47] goalkeeper Callum Irving,[15][36] goalkeeper Matt Bersano[36][43] and midfielder Christian Volesky.[36][43]
Loans
Per Major League Soccer and club policies terms of the deals do not get disclosed.
In
Date | Player | Position | Loaned from | Notes | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
February 3, 2016 | ![]() | D | ![]() | Acquired as a Discovery Signing on a one-year loan | [48] |
May 4, 2016 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Acquired on loan through the end of 2016 | [49] |
Technical staff
Position | Staff |
---|---|
General Manager | ![]() |
Head Coach | ![]() |
Assistant Coach | ![]() |
Assistant Coach | ![]() |
Goalkeeper Coach | ![]() |
Strength and Conditioning Coach | Jordan Webb |
Manager of Team and Soccer Operations | Alex Boler |
Equipment Manager | Brian Sauer |
Assistant Equipment Manager | Juan Arreola |
Head Athletic Trainer | Mario Cruz |
Assistant Athletic Trainer | Steve Purcell |
Massage Therapist | Jake Bronowski, LMT |
Chief Medical Officer | Dr. Joshua Blomgren, D.O. |
Head Orthopedic Officer | Dr. Brian Forsythe, M.D. |
Physical Therapist | Ryan Perry |
Last updated: October 23, 2016
Source: Chicago Fire Technical Staff
Standings
Eastern Conference table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | Philadelphia Union | 34 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 52 | 55 | −3 | 42 | Knockout round |
7 | New England Revolution | 34 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 44 | 54 | −10 | 42 | |
8 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 55 | 60 | −5 | 41 | |
9 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 50 | 58 | −8 | 36 | |
10 | Chicago Fire | 34 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 42 | 58 | −16 | 31 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) away goals scored; 7) away goal differential; 8) home goals scored; 9) home goal differential; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots.
Overall table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification[lower-alpha 1] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 34 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 45 | 52 | −7 | 39 | |
17 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 32 | 40 | −8 | 38 | |
18 | Columbus Crew SC | 34 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 50 | 58 | −8 | 36 | |
19 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 39 | 45 | −6 | 34 | |
20 | Chicago Fire | 34 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 42 | 58 | −16 | 31 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) disciplinary points; 6) away goals scored; 7) away goal differential; 8) home goals scored; 9) home goal differential; 10) coin toss or drawing of lots
Notes:
- CONCACAF Champions League
Selection Procedure- Four US-based teams qualify for the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League:
- The winner of the MLS Cup 2016 (Seattle Sounders FC);
- The winner of the Supporters' Shield (FC Dallas);
- The regular season conference champion that did not win the Supporters Shield (New York Red Bulls);
- The winner of the 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (FC Dallas; already qualified, so berth passes to Colorado Rapids)
One Canada-based team qualifies for the Champions League (NOTE: Canadian teams cannot qualify through MLS):- The winner of the 2016 and 2017 Canadian Championship (Toronto FC)
- The winner of the MLS Cup 2016 (Seattle Sounders FC);
- Four US-based teams qualify for the 2018 CONCACAF Champions League:
Results summary
Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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Pld | Pts | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD |
34 | 31 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 42 | 58 | −16 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 26 | 21 | +5 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 37 | −21 |
Last updated: October 23, 2016
Source: MLSsoccer.com standings
Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference
Results
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; L = Loss; T = Tie
Match results
Win Tie Loss
Preseason
Kickoff times are in CST (UTC-06)
February 6, 2016 | University of South Florida | 0–3 | Chicago Fire | Tampa, Florida |
16:00 | Michael Bajza ![]() |
Report | Arturo Alvarez ![]() David Accam ![]() Vincent Mitchell ![]() |
Stadium: Corbett Stadium |
February 11, 2016 | Chicago Fire | 4–2 | Philadelphia Union | Clearwater, Florida |
15:00 | David Accam ![]() Nick LaBrocca ![]() Gilberto ![]() |
Report | Fabian Herbers ![]() Warren Creavalle ![]() |
Stadium: Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex |
February 18, 2016 | University of Portland | 1–1 | Chicago Fire | Portland, Oregon |
Eddie Sanchez ![]() |
Report | John Goossens ![]() Drew Conner ![]() |
Stadium: Merlo Field |
Simple™ Invitational
Pos | Team | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 9 |
2 | ![]() |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 6 |
3 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
4 | ![]() |
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | -10 | 0 |
February 21, 2016 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 2–3 | Chicago Fire | Portland, Oregon |
16:30 | Johan Kappelhof ![]() Deybi Flores ![]() Cristian Techera ![]() Kendall Waston ![]() |
Report | John Goossens ![]() Gilberto ![]() ![]() Kennedy Igboananike ![]() Collin Fernandez ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park |
Wed., February 24, 2016 | Chicago Fire | 4–0 | Minnesota United FC | Portland, Oregon |
19:00 | Joey Calistri ![]() Matt Polster ![]() Patrick Doody ![]() Kingsley Bryce ![]() Arturo Álvarez ![]() |
Report | Damian Lowe ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park |
February 27, 2016 | Portland Timbers | 0–2 | Chicago Fire | Portland, Oregon |
19:00 | Zarek Valentin ![]() Jermaine Taylor ![]() Diego Chará ![]() |
Report | João Meira ![]() Arturo Álvarez ![]() Gilberto ![]() Matt Polster ![]() Kennedy Igboananike ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 16,134 |
Major League Soccer
Kickoff times are in CDT (UTC-05), unless posted otherwise
March 6, 2016 Match 1 | Chicago Fire | 3–4 | New York City FC | Bridgeview, Illinois |
13:00 CST (UTC-06) | Răzvan Cociș ![]() João Meira ![]() Kennedy Igboananike ![]() Matt Polster ![]() David Accam ![]() |
Report | Thomas McNamara ![]() Frédéric Brillant ![]() Tony Taylor ![]() ![]() Khiry Shelton ![]() Mix Diskerud ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 17,768 Referee: Armando Villarreal |
March 11, 2016 Match 2 | Orlando City SC | 1–1 | Chicago Fire | Orlando, Florida |
18:00 CST (UTC-06) | Cyle Larin ![]() Cristian Higuita ![]() Servando Carrasco ![]() Brek Shea ![]() |
Report | David Accam ![]() ![]() Matt Polster ![]() Michael Harrington ![]() João Meira ![]() |
Stadium: Orlando Citrus Bowl Attendance: 29,041 Referee: Ted Unkel |
March 19, 2016 Match 3 | Chicago Fire | 0–0 | Columbus Crew SC | Bridgeview, Illinois |
16:00 | Report | Justin Meram ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 12,605 Referee: Robert Sibiga |
April 2, 2016 Match 4 | Chicago Fire | 1–0 | Philadelphia Union | Bridgeview, Illinois |
16:00 | Rodrigo Ramos ![]() Kennedy Igboananike ![]() Matt Polster ![]() |
Report | Warren Creavalle ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 12,073 Referee: Silviu Petrescu |
April 10, 2016 Match 5 | New York City FC | 0–0 | Chicago Fire | New York City, New York |
18:00 | Rónald Matarrita ![]() |
Report | Nick LaBrocca ![]() |
Stadium: Yankee Stadium Attendance: 22,930 Referee: Mark Geiger |
April 16, 2016 Match 6 | Chicago Fire | 1–2 | Montreal Impact | Bridgeview, Illinois |
16:00 | Kennedy Igboananike ![]() |
Report | Didier Drogba ![]() Ignacio Piatti ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 14,509 Referee: Kevin Stott |
April 30, 2016 Match 7 | Chicago Fire | 1–1 | D.C. United | Bridgeview, Illinois |
16:00 | Jonathan Campbell ![]() Kennedy Igboananike ![]() |
Report | Chris Rolfe ![]() Patrick Nyarko ![]() Steve Birnbaum ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 13,114 Referee: Edvin Jurisevic |
May 11, 2016 Match 8 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 2–1 | Chicago Fire | Vancouver, British Columbia |
21:00 | Blas Pérez ![]() Kendall Waston ![]() |
Report | Kennedy Igboananike ![]() |
Stadium: BC Place Attendance: 19,638 Referee: Baldomero Toledo |
May 14, 2016 Match 9 | New England Revolution | 2–0 | Chicago Fire | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
18:30 | Lee Nguyen ![]() Gershon Koffie ![]() London Woodberry ![]() Juan Agudelo ![]() Femi Hollinger-Janzen ![]() |
Report | Arturo Álvarez ![]() |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 18,997 Referee: Jorge Gonzalez |
May 18, 2016 Match 10 | New York Red Bulls | 1–0 | Chicago Fire | Harrison, New Jersey |
18:30 | Aurélien Collin ![]() Mike Grella ![]() |
Report | João Meira ![]() Brandon Vincent ![]() |
Stadium: Red Bull Arena Attendance: 16,624 Referee: Robert Sibiga |
May 21, 2016 Match 11 | Chicago Fire | 1–0 | Houston Dynamo | Bridgeview, Illinois |
16:00 | Arturo Álvarez ![]() Kennedy Igboananike ![]() Matt Polster ![]() |
Report | David Horst ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 15,363 Referee: Allen Chapman |
May 28, 2016 Match 12 | Chicago Fire | 1–1 | Portland Timbers | Bridgeview, Illinois |
19:30 | David Accam ![]() Johan Kappelhof ![]() Rodrigo Ramos ![]() |
Report | Diego Valeri ![]() Liam Ridgewell ![]() Chris Klute ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 14,729 Referee: Mathieu Bourdeau |
June 18, 2016 Match 13 | Colorado Rapids | 2–1 | Chicago Fire | Commerce City, Colorado |
20:00 | Kevin Doyle ![]() Marco Pappa ![]() Marc Burch ![]() |
Report | Rodrigo Ramos ![]() Joey Calistri ![]() |
Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park Attendance: 18,103 Referee: Juan Guzman |
June 22, 2016 Match 14 | Philadelphia Union | 4–3 | Chicago Fire | Chester, Pennsylvania |
18:00 | Jonathan Campbell ![]() Roland Alberg ![]() ![]() Brian Carroll ![]() Ken Tribbett ![]() |
Report | David Accam ![]() Răzvan Cociș ![]() Khaly Thiam ![]() Jonathan Campbell ![]() |
Stadium: Talen Energy Stadium Attendance: 16,667 Referee: Jaime Herrera |
July 1, 2016 Match 15 | Chicago Fire | 1–0 | San Jose Earthquakes | Bridgeview, Illinois |
19:00 | Michael Stephens ![]() John Goossens ![]() Nick LaBrocca ![]() |
Report | Simon Dawkins ![]() Shaun Francis ![]() Fatai Alashe ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 16,487 Referee: Jose Carlos Rivero |
July 9, 2016 Match 16 | Toronto FC | 1–0 | Chicago Fire | Toronto, Ontario |
18:30 | Justin Morrow ![]() |
Report | Stadium: BMO Field Attendance: 27,934 Referee: Silviu Petrescu |
July 13, 2016 Match 17 | Chicago Fire | 1–0 | Sporting Kansas City | Bridgeview, Illinois |
19:30 | Michael de Leeuw ![]() Khaly Thiam ![]() Arturo Álvarez ![]() João Meira ![]() |
Report | Soni Mustivar ![]() Dom Dwyer ![]() Jimmy Medranda ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 13,879 Referee: Nima Saghafi |
Note: The kickoff was delayed by 1 hour and 48 minutes due to a thunderstorm. |
July 16, 2016 Match 18 | FC Dallas | 3–1 | Chicago Fire | Frisco, Texas |
20:00 | Maximiliano Urruti ![]() Mauro Díaz ![]() Mauro Rosales ![]() |
Report | Arturo Álvarez ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Stadium Attendance: 13,942 Referee: Baldomero Toledo |
July 23, 2016 Match 19 | New England Revolution | 1–0 | Chicago Fire | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
18:30 | Teal Bunbury ![]() Je-Vaughn Watson ![]() |
Report | Michael de Leeuw ![]() David Accam ![]() |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 21,872 Referee: Juan Guzman |
July 31, 2016 Match 20 | Chicago Fire | 2–2 | New York Red Bulls | Bridgeview, Illinois |
18:00 | David Accam ![]() Khaly Thiam ![]() Matt Polster ![]() Răzvan Cociș ![]() |
Report | Felipe ![]() Matt Polster ![]() Mike Grella ![]() Bradley Wright-Phillips ![]() Ronald Zubar ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 17,221 Referee: Fotis Bazakos |
August 6, 2016 Match 21 | Real Salt Lake | 3–1 | Chicago Fire | Sandy, Utah |
21:00 | Olmes García ![]() ![]() Javier Morales ![]() |
Report | Nick LaBrocca ![]() Arturo Álvarez ![]() |
Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium Attendance: 19,909 Referee: Silviu Petrescu |
August 14, 2016 Match 22 | Chicago Fire | 2–2 | Orlando City SC | Bridgeview, Illinois |
15:00 | John Goossens ![]() David Accam ![]() Răzvan Cociș ![]() |
Report | Cyle Larin ![]() Tommy Redding ![]() Kaká ![]() José Aja ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 18,148 Referee: Mark Geiger |
August 20, 2016 Match 23 | Montreal Impact | 0–3 | Chicago Fire | Montreal, Quebec |
19:30 | Laurent Ciman ![]() Didier Drogba ![]() |
Report | Luis Solignac ![]() ![]() David Accam ![]() Matt Polster ![]() |
Stadium: Saputo Stadium Attendance: 20,801 Referee: David Gantar |
August 24, 2016 Match 24 | Chicago Fire | 2–2 | LA Galaxy | Bridgeview, Illinois |
19:30 | Arturo Álvarez ![]() David Accam ![]() ![]() |
Report | Gyasi Zardes ![]() Jelle Van Damme ![]() Giovani dos Santos ![]() Sebastian Lletget ![]() Baggio Hušidić ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 16,179 Referee: Jose Carlos Rivero |
August 27, 2016 Match 25 | D.C. United | 6–2 | Chicago Fire | Washington, D.C. |
18:00 | Jared Jeffrey ![]() Patrick Mullins ![]() Patrick Nyarko ![]() Nick DeLeon ![]() |
Report | Michael de Leeuw ![]() ![]() Khaly Thiam ![]() Johan Kappelhof ![]() Răzvan Cociș ![]() |
Stadium: RFK Stadium Attendance: 15,720 Referee: Drew Fischer |
September 3, 2016 Match 26 | Chicago Fire | 3–0 | Philadelphia Union | Bridgeview, Illinois |
19:30 | Roland Alberg ![]() João Meira ![]() Răzvan Cociș ![]() Johan Kappelhof ![]() Michael de Leeuw ![]() Arturo Álvarez ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 16,102 Referee: Ted Unkel |
September 10, 2016 Match 27 | Chicago Fire | 1–2 | Toronto FC | Bridgeview, Illinois |
19:30 | Michael de Leeuw ![]() |
Report | Jozy Altidore ![]() Jonathan Osorio ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 18,391 Referee: Marcos de Oliveira |
September 16, 2016 Match 28 | Chicago Fire | 2–2 | D.C. United | Bridgeview, Illinois |
19:00 | Răzvan Cociș ![]() David Accam ![]() |
Report | Rob Vincent ![]() Bobby Boswell ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 13,807 Referee: Kevin Stott |
September 23, 2016 Match 29 | New York City FC | 4–1 | Chicago Fire | New York City, New York |
19:00 | Jefferson Mena ![]() David Villa ![]() Stiven Mendoza ![]() Frédéric Brillant ![]() |
Report | Luis Solignac ![]() |
Stadium: Yankee Stadium Attendance: 25,011 Referee: Jaime Herrera |
Wed., September 28, 2016 Match 30 | Seattle Sounders FC | 1–0 | Chicago Fire | Seattle, Washington |
21:30 | Chad Marshall ![]() Nicolás Lodeiro ![]() |
Report | Răzvan Cociș ![]() |
Stadium: CenturyLink Field Attendance: 39,269 Referee: Hilario Grajeda |
October 1, 2016 Match 31 | Columbus Crew SC | 3–0 | Chicago Fire | Columbus, Ohio |
18:30 | Harrison Afful ![]() Justin Meram ![]() Dilly Duka ![]() |
Report | Rodrigo Ramos ![]() |
Stadium: Mapfre Stadium Attendance: 20,034 Referee: Alejandro Mariscal |
October 13, 2016 Match 32 | Chicago Fire | 2–2 | Columbus Crew SC | Bridgeview, Illinois |
19:30 | Michael Parkhurst ![]() Michael de Leeuw ![]() Răzvan Cociș ![]() João Meira ![]() |
Report | Adam Jahn ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 15,883 Referee: David Gantar |
October 16, 2016 Match 33 | Chicago Fire | 2–1 | New England Revolution | Bridgeview, Illinois |
14:00 | Michael de Leeuw ![]() Khaly Thiam ![]() Luis Solignac ![]() David Accam ![]() Matt Polster ![]() |
Report | Kei Kamara ![]() Diego Fagúndez ![]() London Woodberry ![]() Brad Knighton ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 18,976 Referee: Baldomero Toledo |
October 23, 2016 Match 34 | Toronto FC | 3–2 | Chicago Fire | Toronto, Ontario |
15:00 | Sebastian Giovinco ![]() Eriq Zavaleta ![]() Justin Morrow ![]() Jonathan Osorio ![]() |
Report | Michael de Leeuw ![]() John Goossens ![]() |
Stadium: BMO Field Attendance: 25,235 Referee: Fotis Bazakos |
U.S. Open Cup
The Chicago Fire entered the 2016 U.S. Open Cup with the rest of Major League Soccer in the fourth round.[50]
Kickoff times are in CDT (UTC-05)
June 15, 2016 Fourth Round | Chicago Fire | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) | Indy Eleven | Bridgeview, Illinois |
19:30 | Nick LaBrocca ![]() David Accam ![]() |
Report | Justin Braun ![]() ![]() Nicki Paterson ![]() Souleymane Youla ![]() Nemanja Vuković ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 5,543 Referee: Elvis Mahmutovic |
Penalties | ||||
Igboananike ![]() Thiam ![]() Vincent ![]() LaBrocca ![]() Accam ![]() |
Paterson ![]() Zayed ![]() Vuković ![]() Keller ![]() Ubiparipović ![]() |
June 28, 2016 Round of 16 | Chicago Fire | 2–1 | Columbus Crew SC | Bridgeview, Illinois |
19:30 | David Accam ![]() Nick LaBrocca ![]() Rodrigo Ramos ![]() |
CHI Report MLS Report |
Ethan Finlay ![]() Tyson Wahl ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 6,190 Referee: Nima Saghafi |
July 20, 2016 Quarterfinals | Chicago Fire | 3–0 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers | Bridgeview, Illinois |
19:30 | David Accam ![]() Michael de Leeuw ![]() Khaly Thiam ![]() |
Report | Gale Agbossoumonde ![]() ![]() Julius James ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 3,666 Referee: Fotis Bazakos |
August 9, 2016 Semifinals | New England Revolution | 3–1 | Chicago Fire | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
19:00 | Kei Kamara ![]() Je-Vaughn Watson ![]() ![]() Teal Bunbury ![]() Kelyn Rowe ![]() |
Report | David Accam ![]() ![]() Johan Kappelhof ![]() Michael de Leeuw ![]() |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 9,801 Referee: Edvin Jurisevic |
Stats
Leading scorers
MLS Regular Season
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U.S. Open Cup
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All Competitions
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Italics indicate player who departed the club during the season.
Updated to match played on October 23, 2016.
Source: MLSsoccer.com statistics - 2016 Chicago Fire
Appearances and Goals
No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | MLS Regular season | MLS Cup Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup | ||||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||
2 | MF | ![]() |
Matt Polster | 17 | 1 | 12+2 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 | ||
3 | DF | ![]() |
Brandon Vincent | 18 | 0 | 13+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 3+1 | 0 | ||
4 | DF | ![]() |
Johan Kappelhof | 25 | 0 | 19+2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 3+1 | 0 | ||
5 | DF | ![]() |
Michael Harrington | 16 | 0 | 14+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | ||
6 | DF | ![]() |
Eric Gehrig | 6 | 0 | 2+2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | ||
7 | MF | ![]() |
John Goossens | 15 | 1 | 8+5 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 0 | ||
8 | MF | ![]() |
Michael de Leeuw | 8 | 1 | 5+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 2+0 | 1 | ||
9 | FW | ![]() |
Luis Solignac | 1 | 0 | 1+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
11 | FW | ![]() |
David Accam | 17 | 10 | 12+1 | 5 | 0+0 | 0 | 4+0 | 5 | ||
12 | MF | ![]() |
Arturo Álvarez | 21 | 3 | 15+3 | 3 | 0+0 | 0 | 3+0 | 0 | ||
13 | DF | ![]() |
Rodrigo Ramos (on loan from Coritiba) | 22 | 0 | 14+4 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 4+0 | 0 | ||
15 | FW | ![]() |
Joey Calistri | 13 | 1 | 2+8 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+3 | 0 | ||
16 | DF | ![]() |
Jonathan Campbell | 24 | 1 | 18+2 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 4+0 | 0 | ||
18 | MF | ![]() |
Drew Conner | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
19 | MF | ![]() |
Khaly Thiam (on loan from MTK Budapest) | 14 | 2 | 9+2 | 1 | 0+0 | 0 | 3+0 | 1 | ||
21 | MF | ![]() |
Nick LaBrocca | 15 | 0 | 5+7 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+2 | 0 | ||
22 | DF | ![]() |
Patrick Doody | 0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
26 | MF | ![]() |
Michael Stephens | 15 | 0 | 11+2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | ||
30 | MF | ![]() |
Răzvan Cociș | 23 | 2 | 10+9 | 2 | 0+0 | 0 | 4+0 | 0 | ||
66 | DF | ![]() |
João Meira | 17 | 0 | 14+2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||
Players currently out on loan with another club: (Statistics shown are the appearances made and goals scored while at Chicago Fire) | |||||||||||||
17 | MF | ![]() |
Collin Fernandez (on loan to Saint Louis FC) | 2 | 0 | 0+2 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
29 | FW | ![]() |
Alex Morrell (on loan to Saint Louis FC) | 4 | 0 | 0+4 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
Players who left the club during the season: (Statistics shown are the appearances made and goals scored while at Chicago Fire) | |||||||||||||
9 | FW | ![]() |
Gilberto (mutually terminated contract) | 9 | 0 | 8+1 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | 0+0 | 0 | ||
77 | FW | ![]() |
Kennedy Igboananike (traded) | 21 | 4 | 18+0 | 4 | 0+0 | 0 | 2+1 | 0 |
Goalkeeper stats
No. | Nat | Player | Total | Major League Soccer | U.S. Open Cup | |||||||||||||||
GS | GP | MIN | GA | GAA | W | GS | GP | MIN | GA | GAA | W | GS | GP | MIN | GA | GAA | W | |||
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23 | ![]() |
Patrick McLain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
25 | ![]() |
Sean Johnson | 22 | 22 | 1980 | 37 | 1.68 | 6 | 22 | 22 | 1980 | 37 | 1.68 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
28 | ![]() |
Matt Lampson | 15 | 15 | 1380 | 22 | 1.43 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 990 | 18 | 1.64 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 390 | 4 | 0.92 | 3 |
Source: Chicago Fire goalkeeper stats
National team participation
Four Fire players have been called up to play for their senior national teams during this season.
Players | Team | Competition | Opponent | Date | Goals | Minutes | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brandon Vincent | ![]() | Friendly | ![]() | February 5, 2016 | 0 | 45' | [51][52] |
Matt Polster | ![]() | Friendly | ![]() | February 5, 2016 | 0 | unused sub | [51][52] |
David Accam | ![]() | 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification | ![]() | March 24, 2016 | 0 | 0' (injury) | [53] |
David Accam | ![]() | 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification | ![]() | March 27, 2016 | 0 | 0' (injury) | [53] |
David Arshakyan | ![]() | Friendly | ![]() | August 31, 2016 | 0 | unused sub | [54][55] |
David Accam | ![]() | 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification | ![]() | September 3, 2016 | 0 | Earned a start | [54][56] |
David Arshakyan | ![]() | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification | ![]() | September 4, 2016 | 0 | 70' | [54][56][57] |
David Accam | ![]() | Friendly | ![]() | September 6, 2016 | 0 | 12' | [54][58] |
Recognition
MLS Goal of the Week
Week | Player | Report |
---|---|---|
24 | ![]() |
GOTW |
MLS Team of the Week
Week | Player | Position | Report |
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5 | ![]() |
D | Report |
17 | ![]() |
D | Report |
24 | ![]() |
F | Report |
26 | ![]() |
GK | Report |
![]() |
D | ||
![]() |
F |
MLS All-Star Game
Position | Player | Report |
---|---|---|
Defender | ![]() |
Report |
MLS 24 under 24
Chicago Fire midfielder Matt Polster was selected to Major League Soccer's "24 under 24" list, an annual ranking of the top players in the league under the age of 24.[59][60]
Team annual awards
Forward/midfielder David Accam was named the team's Most Valuable Player and Golden Boot winner for the second year in a row in both categories. In 24 league matches Accam scored nine goals and had five assists. Accam also had team-high 14 goals across all competitions of the season.[61]
In his first year with the club Johan Kappelhof was named the Defensive Player of the Year. Tied with Jonathan Campbell for a team-high 33 league appearances, Kappelhof made 85 clearances, 17 blocks and 113 interceptions during his first MLS campaign.[61]
Goalkeeper Sean Johnson was chosen Section 8 Chicago Supporters' Player of the Year.[62][63]
Kits
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Type | Shirt | Shorts | Socks | First appearance / Info |
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Home | Red | Red | Red | [64][65] |
Away | White | White | White | [66][67] |
Primary kit
The new primary kit for 2016 season was officially unveiled on January 25, 2016. The jersey features an all-red design with the return of the iconic white bar across the chest. The Chicago city flag embossed on the lower front for the jersey's jock tag.[64][65]
Secondary kit
According to the league's bi-annual rotation of kits the secondary kit carried over from the previous season. It was originally unveiled on March 2, 2015. The design and details were inspired by the City of Chicago flag.[66][67]
Draft pick trades
Picks acquired:
- 2016 MLS SuperDraft second round pick from D.C. United in exchange for forward Patrick Nyarko.[68]
- 2016 MLS SuperDraft third round pick from New York Red Bulls in exchange for goalkeeper Kyle Reynish.[69]
- 2017 MLS SuperDraft natural first round pick from Philadelphia Union in exchange for the top spot in the MLS Allocation Ranking Order.[70]
- 2019 MLS SuperDraft natural third round pick from D.C. United in exchange for forward Kennedy Igboananike.[71][72]
Picks traded:
- 2016 MLS SuperDraft conditional pick to Los Angeles Galaxy in exchange for Greg Cochrane.[73]
- 2016 MLS SuperDraft natural second round pick to Orlando City SC in exchange for Eric Gehrig.[74][75]
- 2017 MLS SuperDraft natural second round pick to Columbus Crew SC in exchange for the Discovery Priority on Khaly Thiam (however, pursuant to the trade agreement, if Thiam starts in 12 or more 2016 MLS regular season games, or if his loan is extended or successfully converted into a transfer following the 2016 season, Columbus will receive General Allocation Money instead of the SuperDraft pick).[49]
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