MLS Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire FC Signs Omari Glasgow to Short-Term Loan

Published on May 4, 2024 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


CHICAGO - Chicago Fire FC today announced that the Club has signed Chicago Fire FC II winger Omari Glasgow to a short-term agreement. Glasgow will be available for today's MLS regular season home match against the New England Revolution at Soldier Field.

Glasgow, 20, was signed to an MLS NEXT Pro contract on March 24, 2022 with Chicago Fire FC II. He currently occupies an international slot with the MLS NEXT Pro side of the Club.

Since joining the Club, Glasgow has appeared in 42 matches (40 starts) for Chicago Fire FC II. In his three seasons with the Fire, Glasgow has recorded 12 goals and 10 assists. So far in 2024, Glasgow has two goals, including one in last weekend's 2-0 victory over Atlanta United 2.

At the international level, Glasgow is a constant for the Guyana Men's National Team. As a member of the Golden Jaguars, Glasgow has 14 career goals with the senior team. Most recently, Glasgow was awarded CONCACAF Nations League Young Player of the Tournament honors. With seven goals in five games, Glasgow additionally earned CONCACAF Nations League Top Scorer honors, making him the first Guyanese player to win the award. Additionally, Glasgow is the youngest player in competition history to earn the honor at just 20 years of age.

Per MLS rules, a Club may sign a player from its affiliate (MLS NEXT Pro or USL) to a maximum of four Short-Term Agreements (up to four-day contracts) each season (maximum of 16 days). An individual player may be included on up to four MLS league season match rosters each season, however, that player may appear in no more than two MLS league season matches. An individual player may appear in any number of non-league games during the terms of his four Short-Term Agreements.

Transaction: Chicago Fire FC (MLS) signs forward Omari Glasgow Short-Term Agreement from Chicago Fire FC II (MLS NEXT Pro).

Name: Omari Glasgow

Position: Winger

Height: 5'9"

Weight: 150 lbs.

Date of Birth: November 22, 2003

Hometown: Georgetown, Guyana

Birthplace: Georgetown, Guyana

Citizenship: Guyana

Last Club: Western Tigers

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