Omar Gonzalez: Chicago Fire Sign Free Agent Defender
Written by Patrick Echatah
Omar Gonzalez, a free agency defender, has joined Chicago Fire FC through 2025 with a 2026 option, the team announced Friday.
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Bringing a wealth of experience to Chicago, the 36-year-old former US international has 17g/12a in 291 MLS regular-season appearances to his credit. After stints at FC Dallas, LA Galaxy, New England Revolution, and Toronto FC, he is starting his fourteenth Major League Soccer season.
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Gonzalez won the 2011 MLS Defender of the Year award and has been recognised four times in the MLS Best XI. He began his career with LA, winning three MLS Cups, two Supporters’ Shields, and the 2009 MLS Rookie of the Year award.
“Omar brings not only his experience as a seasoned defender but also a championship-winning mentality to the club,” said Fire FC director of football and head coach Gregg Berhalter.
“Having lifted multiple trophies and battled on the biggest stages, Omar will strengthen our backline and add valuable competition and depth.
“His consistency, resilience, and leadership, built through years of success in MLS and international play, set a high standard, and we look forward to his positive impact on the team.”
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Gonzalez scored three goals in 52 games with the USMNT between 2010 and 2019. He participated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and was a member of two Concacaf Gold Cup-winning teams.
Gonzalez played for Pachuca and Atlas in LIGA MX from 2016 to 2019 outside of MLS. At Pachuca, he took home two titles, including the Concacaf Champions League championship in 2017.
After Sam Rogers (transfer from Lillestrøm SK) and Jack Elliott (free agent), Gonzalez is Chicago’s third centre-back acquisition this winter.
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