Chicago Fire Acquires $100,000 in General Allocation Money, No. 15 Overall SuperDraft Pick from Colorado Rapids

January 11, 2019 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release

CHICAGO - The Chicago Fire Soccer Club today announced that the Club has acquired $100,000 in General Allocation Money and the No. 15 overall pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft, presented by adidas, from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for the Club's No. 5 overall SuperDraft pick.

The Fire currently possess five selections in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft, including the No. 15, 32, 53, 55 and 77 overall picks.

Transaction: Chicago Fire Soccer Club acquires $100,000 in General Allocation Money, No. 15 overall pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for the No. 5 overall SuperDraft pick on Jan. 11, 2019.

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