MLS Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire Loans Collin Fernandez to Louisville City FC

Published on June 9, 2015 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
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CHICAGO (June 9, 2015) - The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Tuesday that Homegrown midfielder Collin Fernandez has been loaned to USL side Louisville City FC. The Fire retain the option to recall Fernandez during the loan period.

"This is a great opportunity for Collin to continue to develop and grow as a player," said Fire Head Coach and Director of Soccer Frank Yallop. "This move keeps him close to home so we can continue to monitor his progress in Louisville as he looks to get meaningful matches under his belt."

The Downers Grove, Ill. native signed a Homegrown contract on Aug. 28, 2014 and was added to the roster in 2015. Fernandez joined the first team after spending the past four years in the Fire's Player Development system. A Fire Juniors youth product, Fernandez joined the first Under-14 Academy program at the age of thirteen and played for the Academy on the U-14, U-16 and U-18 teams.

A U.S. youth international, Fernandez received his first international call-up for the United States in January 2011 when he was named to the U-14 Boy's National Team roster for a trip to Guadalajara, Mexico. Fernandez is currently a member of the U.S. U-18 Men's National Team player pool.

Name: Collin Fernandez

Position: Midfielder

Height: 5'8"

Weight: 140 lbs.

Date of Birth: Feb. 13, 1997

Hometown: Downers Grove, IL

Departed: Loaned to Louisville City FC (USL)

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