2013 Chicago Fire season
Chicago Fire Soccer Club 2013 soccer season
The 2013 Chicago Fire season was the club's 15th year of existence, as well as their 16th season in Major League Soccer and their 16th consecutive year in the top-flight of American soccer.
Chicago Fire began the regular season on March 3, 2013 with an away match against the defending champions Los Angeles Galaxy . The Men in Red concluded the regular season on October 27, 2013 with an away match against New York Red Bulls .
The Fire finished the regular season with a 14-13-7 record, but narrowly missed the playoffs, losing the spot to the Montreal Impact on second tiebreaker. On October 30, 2013, the club has announced the head coach Frank Klopas and the president of soccer operations Javier Leon have stepped down.[ 2]
On December 5, 2013 the club's forward Mike Magee was named the MLS Most Valuable Player .[ 3]
Squad at the end of the season
As of October 27, 2013. Source: Chicago Fire official roster
No.
Name
Nationality
Position
Date of Birth (Age)
Previous Club
Goalkeepers
1
Alec Kann
GK
(1990-08-08 ) August 8, 1990 (aged 23)
Charleston Battery
25
Sean Johnson
GK
(1989-05-31 ) May 31, 1989 (aged 24)
Atlanta Blackhawks
70
Paolo Tornaghi
GK
(1988-06-21 ) June 21, 1988 (aged 25)
Inter Milan
Defenders
3
Hunter Jumper
LB
(1989-02-28 ) February 28, 1989 (aged 24)
University of Virginia Cavaliers
4
Bakary Soumaré
CB
(1985-11-09 ) November 9, 1985 (aged 27)
Philadelphia Union
6
Jalil Anibaba
CB
(1988-10-19 ) October 19, 1988 (aged 25)
Carolina Dynamo
13
Gonzalo Segares
LB
(1982-10-13 ) October 13, 1982 (aged 31)
Apollon Limassol
18
Steven Kinney
RB
(1987-10-28 ) October 28, 1987 (aged 25)
Carolina Dynamo
22
Austin Berry
CB
(1988-06-06 ) June 6, 1988 (aged 25)
University of Louisville Cardinals
28
Shaun Francis
D
(1986-10-02 ) October 2, 1986 (aged 27)
Charlotte Eagles
Midfielders
5
Arévalo Ríos
M
(1982-01-01 ) January 1, 1982 (aged 31)
Palermo
8
Dilly Duka
M
(1989-09-15 ) September 15, 1989 (aged 24)
Columbus Crew
11
Daniel Paladini
M
(1984-11-11 ) November 11, 1984 (aged 28)
Carolina RailHawks
12
Logan Pause
M
(1981-08-22 ) August 22, 1981 (aged 32)
University of North Carolina Tar Heels
15
Wells Thompson
M
(1983-11-25 ) November 25, 1983 (aged 29)
Colorado Rapids
16
Brendan King
M
(1990-02-05 ) February 5, 1990 (aged 23)
Alta IF
19
Corben Bone
M
(1988-09-16 ) September 16, 1988 (aged 25)
Carolina Dynamo
20
Jeff Larentowicz
M
(1983-08-05 ) August 5, 1983 (aged 30)
Colorado Rapids
21
Michael Videira
M
(1986-01-06 ) January 6, 1986 (aged 27)
AC St. Louis
26
Joel Lindpere
M
(1981-10-05 ) October 5, 1981 (aged 32)
New York Red Bulls
27
Victor Pineda
M
(1993-03-15 ) March 15, 1993 (aged 20)
Chicago Fire Academy
71
Alex
M
(1988-12-15 ) December 15, 1988 (aged 24)
FC Wohlen
Forwards
9
Mike Magee
F
(1984-09-02 ) September 2, 1984 (aged 29)
Los Angeles Galaxy
14
Patrick Nyarko
F
(1986-01-15 ) January 15, 1986 (aged 27)
Virginia Tech Hokies
17
Chris Rolfe
F
(1983-01-17 ) January 17, 1983 (aged 30)
Aalborg BK
24
Quincy Amarikwa
F
(1987-10-29 ) October 29, 1987 (aged 25)
Toronto FC
29
Maicon Santos
F
(1984-04-18 ) April 18, 1984 (aged 29)
D.C. United
30
Yazid Atouba
F
(1993-01-02 ) January 2, 1993 (aged 20)
Rainbow FC Bamenda
33
Juan Luis Anangonó
F
(1989-04-13 ) April 13, 1989 (aged 24)
Argentinos Juniors
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
November 7, 2012
Arne Friedrich D
Chicago Fire Re-signed through the end of 2013 season
[ 4]
December 6, 2012
Gonzalo Segares D
Chicago Fire Re-signed with the club to a multi-year deal
[ 5]
December 7, 2012
Maicon Santos F
D.C. United Selected in the Stage One of the 2012 MLS Re-Entry Draft
[ 6]
January 4, 2013
Joel Lindpere M
New York Red Bulls Acquired in exchange for a 2013 MLS International Roster Slot
[ 7]
January 16, 2013
Jeff Larentowicz M
Colorado Rapids Acquired together with the 30th pick (Round 2) in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft in exchange for the 11th pick (Round 1) in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft , allocation money and a 2013 MLS International Roster Slot
[ 8]
January 21, 2013
Corben Bone M
Chicago Fire Opted out of Stage Two of the 2012 MLS Re-Entry Draft ; re-signed by the club on January 21, 2013
[ 9] [ 10]
January 21, 2013
Alex M
Chicago Fire Contract option was picked up by the club
[ 10]
January 21, 2013
Michael Videira M
Chicago Fire Contract option was picked up by the club
[ 10]
January 31, 2013
Brendan King M
Alta IF Signed on a free transfer
[ 11]
February 4, 2013
Dilly Duka M
Columbus Crew Acquired together with the MLS rights to Robbie Rogers in exchange for Dominic Oduro
[ 12]
February 27, 2013
Quincy Amarikwa F
Toronto FC Acquired in exchange for a first round selection in the 2014 MLS Supplemental Draft
[ 13]
March 1, 2013
Yazid Atouba M
Rainbow FC Bamenda Signed after being selected 30th overall (second round) in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft
[ 14]
March 19, 2013
Alec Kann GK
Charleston Battery Signed on a free transfer
[ 15]
May 23, 2013
Bakary Soumaré D
Philadelphia Union Acquired in exchange for the second round pick in 2014 MLS SuperDraft and allocation money
[ 16]
May 25, 2013
Mike Magee F
Los Angeles Galaxy Acquired in exchange for the right of first refusal to Robbie Rogers and other considerations
[ 17]
July 10, 2013
Shaun Francis D
Charlotte Eagles Signed per mutual agreement with Charlotte Eagles
[ 18] [ 19]
July 23, 2013
Juan Luis Anangonó F
Argentinos Juniors Signed as a Designated Player
[ 20]
August 14, 2013
Arévalo Ríos M
Palermo Signed as a Designated Player
[ 21]
Out
Date
Player
Position
Destination Club
Notes
Ref
November 26, 2012
Cory Gibbs D
None
Retired
[ 22]
December 14, 2012
Dan Gargan D
San Jose Earthquakes Selected in the First Round of Stage Two of the 2012 MLS Re-Entry Draft
[ 23]
December 14, 2012
Jay Nolly GK
None
Was not selected in the 2012 MLS Re-Entry Draft , became a free agent
[ 23]
January 19, 2013
Pável Pardo M
None
Retired
[ 24]
January 21, 2013
Guillermo Franco F
None
Contract option not picked up by the club
[ 25]
February 4, 2013
Dominic Oduro F
Columbus Crew Traded in exchange for Dilly Duka and the MLS rights to Robbie Rogers
[ 12]
February 22, 2013
Tony Walls D
None
Waived
[ 26]
June 23, 2013
Arne Friedrich D
None
Retired
[ 27]
August 14, 2013
Sherjill MacDonald F
None
Released by mutual consent
[ 21]
Players selected in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft , but ultimately not signed by the club (in the order they were released): defender Caleb Konstanski (selected 68th overall in Supplemental Draft, fourth round, from Indiana University ),[ 28] John Gallagher (30th overall in Supplemental Draft, second round, from Penn State ),[ 29] Duke ).[ 30]
Trialists who departed or were released in the preseason: midfielder Luke Boden ,[ 31] Sam Archer (winner of the Open Tryout),[ 32] Ian Joyce ,[ 33] Rich Balchan ,[ 28] Eric Robertson ,[ 28] Neal Kitson ,[ 34] Rauwshan McKenzie ,[ 29] Borfor Carr ,[ 29] José Alexander Pabón ,[ 29] Blake Brettschneider ,[ 29] Dailos Tejera ,[ 29] Maxwell Griffin ,[ 29] Kevin Mercado ,[ 29] Pascal Chimbonda ,[ 28] Leo Lelis [ 28] [ 28]
Loans
In
Date
Player
Position
Loaned From
Notes
Ref
Out
Per Major League Soccer and club policies terms of the deals do not get disclosed.
Technical staff
Position
Staff
Head Coach
Frank Klopas
Assistant Coaches
Leo Percovich
Goalkeeper Coach
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Vice President of Soccer Operations
Head of Scouting
Director of Soccer & Team Development
Director of Team Operations
Head Equipment Manager
Assistant Equipment Manager
Head Athletic Trainer
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Massage Therapist
Team Medical Director
Standings
Conference tables
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
Overall table
Source:
MLS Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head record; 3) goal difference; 4) number of goals scored
(C) MLS Cup Champion;
(S) Supporters' Shield
Results summary
Overall
Home
Away
Pld
Pts
W
L
T
GF
GA
GD
W
L
T
GF
GA
GD
W
L
T
GF
GA
GD
34
49
14
13
7
47
52
−5
10
4
2
28
20
+8
4
9
5
19
32
−13
Last updated: October 27, 2013 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
Match results
Win Tie Loss
Preseason
Major League Soccer
Kickoff times are in CDT (UTC-05 ) unless shown otherwise
U.S. Open Cup
Kickoff times are in CDT (UTC-05 )
Friendlies
Kickoff times are in CDT (UTC-05 )
Recognition
Leading scorers
Updated to match played on October 27, 2013.MLSsoccer.com statistics - 2013 Chicago Fire
MLS Team of the week
MLS Player of the week
MLS Player of the month
MLS All-star game
Team annual award winners
Forward Mike Magee was named the team's Most Valuable Player, as well as the Golden Boot winner. Goalkeeper Sean Johnson was named the Defender of the year. These annual team award winners were selected by local media.[ 43]
Daniel Paladini won the club's Goal of the Year award via online fan voting.[ 44]
MLS season award winners
Forward Mike Magee was named to the MLS Best XI [ 45] MLS Most Valuable Player Award .[ 3] [ 46]
Kits
Type
Shirt
Shorts
Socks
First appearance / Info
Home
Red with white lettering
Red
Red
Home alt. 1[ 47] [ 48]
Red with stars-and-stripes lettering
Navy blue
White
Independence Day special; worn at home MLS game on July 3 against San Jose Earthquakes
Home alt. 2[ 49]
Navy blue with pink lettering
Navy blue
Pink
Breast cancer awareness special; away kit worn at home MLS game on October 19 against Toronto FC
Away
Navy blue with white lettering
Navy blue
Navy blue
Third kit
On October 8, 2013 the club unveiled the third kit to be worn in the 2014 season. The municipal-themed design named "Heart on Your Sleeve" incorporated the city flag as well as the iconic Chicago skyline. The winning design was selected via a fan vote online.[ 50]
Miscellany
International roster slots
On January 4, 2013 Chicago has traded a 2013 International Roster Slot to New York Red Bulls in exchange for the midfielder Joel Lindpere .[ 7] Colorado Rapids in exchange for Jeff Larentowicz , 11th pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft and allocation money .[ 8] MLS International Roster Slots for use in the 2013 season.
Future draft pick trades
Future picks acquired: 2014 MLS SuperDraft round 4 pick from Real Salt Lake in exchange for Kwame Watson-Siriboe .2014 MLS SuperDraft second-round pick and allocation money to Philadelphia Union in exchange for defender Bakary Soumaré. 2014 MLS Supplemental Draft round 1 (which later was merged into 2014 MLS SuperDraft and became round 3) pick to Toronto FC in exchange for Quincy Amarikwa .
MLS rights to other players
On February 4, 2013 Chicago Fire acquired the MLS rights to Robbie Rogers from Columbus Crew [ 12] Los Angeles Galaxy in exchange for Mike Magee .[ 51]
References
^ "2013 MLS Standings and Leaders" (PDF) . MLS Soccer. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 30, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013 .^ "Chicago Fire Soccer Club President of Soccer Operations Javier Leon and Head Coach Frank Klopas To Step Down" . chicago-fire.com. October 30, 2013. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2013 .^ a b "Chicago Fire forward Mike Magee voted 2013 Volkswagen MLS Most Valuable Player" . mlssoccer.com. December 5, 2013. Archived from the original on December 8, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2013 .^ "Fire Re-sign Defender Arne Friedrich" . chicago-fire.com. November 7, 2012.^ "Chicago Fire Re-sign Defender Gonzalo Segares" . chicago-fire.com. December 6, 2012.^ "Chicago Fire Select Forward Maicon Santos in Stage One of MLS Re-Entry Draft" . chicago-fire.com. December 7, 2012.^ a b "Fire Acquire Midfielder Joel Lindpere" . chicago-fire.com. January 4, 2013.^ a b "Fire Acquire Midfielder Jeff Larentowicz from Colorado Rapids" . chicago-fire.com. January 16, 2013.^ "Corben Bone opts out of MLS Re-Entry Process" . chicago-fire.com. December 14, 2012.^ a b c "Three Fire Midfielders Return To Fold In 2013" . chicago-fire.com. January 21, 2013.^ "Fire Sign Midfielder Brendan King" . chicago-fire.com. January 31, 2013.^ a b c "Chicago Fire Acquire Midfielder Dilly Duka from the Columbus Crew" . chicago-fire.com. February 4, 2013.^ "Fire Acquire Forward Quincy Amarikwa From Toronto FC" . chicago-fire.com. February 27, 2013.^ "Fire Sign Cameroonian Midfielder Yazid Atouba" . chicago-fire.com. March 1, 2013.^ "Release: Chicago Fire sign goalkeeper Alec Kann" . chicago-fire.com. March 19, 2013.^ "Chicago Fire Acquire Bakary Soumare from the Philadelphia Union" . chicago-fire.com. May 23, 2013.^ "Chicago Fire Acquire Two-Time MLS Cup Champion Mike Magee" . chicago-fire.com. May 25, 2013.^ "Chicago Fire Sign Defender Shaun Francis" . chicago-fire.com. July 10, 2013.^ "Shaun Francis Signed by Chicago Fire" . charlotteeagles.com. July 10, 2013. Archived from the original on September 5, 2013. Retrieved July 11, 2013 .^ "Chicago Fire Sign Ecuadorian Striker Juan Luis Anangonó" . chicago-fire.com. July 23, 2013.^ a b "Chicago Fire Sign Uruguayan Midfielder Arévalo Ríos" . chicago-fire.com. August 14, 2013.^ "Fire Defender Cory Gibbs Announces Retirement" . chicago-fire.com. November 26, 2012.^ a b "Completed Re-Entry Process Opens Speculation for Fire in 2013" . chicago-fire.com. December 14, 2012.^ "Midfielder Pavel Pardo Announces Retirement" . chicago-fire.com. January 19, 2013.^ "Three Fire Midfielders Return To Fold In 2013" . chicago-fire.com. January 21, 2013.^ "Fire Waive Defender Tony Walls" . chicago-fire.com. February 22, 2013.^ "Chicago Fire Defender Arne Friedrich Announces Retirement" . chicago-fire.com. June 23, 2013. Archived from the original on June 27, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2013 .^ a b c d e f "Trialists Update in California" . chicago-fire.com. February 4, 2013.^ a b c d e f g h "Premier League veteran Pascal Chimbonda headlines Charleston trialist list" . chicago-fire.com. February 13, 2013.^ "Game Notes: Fire look to extend preseason unbeaten streak to four games Wednesday vs. Charleston" . chicago-fire.com. February 20, 2013."First bit of business: goalkeeper James Belshaw has departed Charleston" ^ "GAME NOTES: Chicago Fire vs. Florida Gulf Coast University" . January 27, 2013."Orlando City midfielder Luke Boden left Fire training camp Friday night." ^ "Camp Notebook: New Midfielder Partnership and the Situation at Right Back" . January 28, 2013."Sam Archer - The team's Open Tryout winner departed Fire camp Monday afternoon after receiving an offer to trial with Icelandic Premier League club Íþróttabandalag Akraness." ^ "GAME NOTES: Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew" . January 30, 2013."Trialing goalkeeper Ian Joyce departed Ave Maria Tuesday afternoon." ^ "Camp Notebook: Nyarko trains in full, Johnson set to arrive" . February 7, 2013."With Johnson's arrival, trialing goalkeeper Neal Kitson has departed training camp." ^ "Fire Loan Rafael Robayo to Club Deportivo Millonarios" . chicago-fire.com. July 26, 2012.^ "Fire Loan Sebastian Grazzini to Atlético de Rafaela" . chicago-fire.com. August 17, 2012.^ "Fire Loan Orr Barouch to Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv F.C." chicago-fire.com. September 13, 2012.^ "Chicago Fire Loan Federico Puppo" . chicago-fire.com. January 25, 2013.^ "Fire Loan Kellen Gulley to the Atlanta Silverbacks" . Chicago Fire. April 1, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2013 .^ "Gulley Seals Loan Move To Silverbacks" . Atlanta Silverbacks. April 1, 2013. Archived from the original on April 10, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2013 .^ "Chicago Fire Loan Alvaro Fernandez to Club Nacional de Football" . chicago-fire.com. July 9, 2013.^ "Match Commissioner, Frank Klopas talk U.S. Open Cup postponement" . chicago-fire.com. June 12, 2013.^ "Chicago Fire Announce 2013 Team Award Winners" . October 19, 2013.^ "Daniel Paladini wins 2013 Aldi Chicago Fire Goal of the Year" . chicago-fire.com. November 23, 2013.^ "MLS reveals 2013 Best XI, headlined by Portland Timbers trio" . mlssoccer.com. December 3, 2013.^ "RELEASE: Chicago Fire Forward Mike Magee Wins 2013 Volkswagen MLS Most Valuable Player Award" . chicago-fire.com. December 5, 2013. Archived from the original on August 30, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2013 .^ "Bid now on Commemorative Chicago Fire jerseys to be worn July 3 vs. San Jose" . July 2, 2013.^ "Highlights: Chicago Fire vs San Jose, July 3, 2013" .^ "Chicago Fire Kicks Cancer by Going Pink for Fire vs. Toronto FC Match October 19 at Toyota Park" . October 17, 2013.^ "Chicago Fire Soccer Club and Quaker Oats Announce Winning "Heart on Your Sleeve" Design of the #cf97ThirdKit Design Contest" . October 8, 2013.^ "Report: Robbie Rogers to join LA Galaxy; trade to send Mike Magee to Chicago Fire" . mlssoccer.com. May 24, 2013.
Club Stadiums Affiliated clubs Culture Key personnel
Major honors (6)
MLS Cup (1) Supporters' Shield (1) U.S. Open Cup (4)
Major League Soccer
Seasons (28)
International
Club competitions
CONCACAF Champions League
National teams
Team seasons
Men
Women
Indoor
