MLS Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire Sign Forward Orr Barouch and Midfielder Mike Videira

Published on March 10, 2011 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


CHICAGO, IL (March 10, 2011) - The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced today the signing of forward Orr Barouch and midfielder Mike Videira. Per league and team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Videira will immediately be added to the Fire's roster, Barouch will be added pending the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

"Orr and Mike are young, talented players who bring versatility to our lineup and are able to play multiple positions," said Chicago Fire Technical Director Frank Klopas. "Both guys are driven to succeed at this level and will help in the progression of our club heading into the 2011 MLS season."

A 19-year-old forward born in Haifa, Israel and raised in Woodland Hills, California, Barouch began his professional career at the age of 17 with the Tigres UANL youth system. After graduating from El Camino Real High School and entertaining options with Belgian side Club Brugge, the former Chivas USA youth product joined the Mexican club's reserves in September of 2009. While with the Monterey, Mexico based club, Barouch appeared in 24 matches, scoring one goal, primarily as a left winger, while helping Tigres to a first place finish in the Mexican U20 Apertura tournament. Barouch joined the Fire on trial during the club's Florida phase of preseason camp.

Videira, a 25-year-old midfielder, joins the Men in Red after spending 2009 and 2010 with the New England Revolution. The Milford, Massachusetts product made his MLS debut in April 2009. A three-time Hermann Trophy semifinalist while at Duke University, Videira was drafted by the Revolution in the second round (18th overall) of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft. Instead, Videira chose to sign with Scottish Premier League club Hamilton Academical. Following his return stateside, the defensive midfielder appeared in 12 matches for the Revolution before joining USSF Division 2 Pro side AC St. Louis for eight matches at the conclusion of the 2010 season.

The Fire host Opening Day at TOYOTA PARK against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, March 26 at 3:00 PM CT. Chicago Fire Season Tickets and single game tickets are available by calling 1-888-MLS-FIRE (657-3473), via Ticketmaster or by heading to the club's official website at Chicago-Fire.com . The Men in Red will begin their 14th MLS season during "First Kick" week when they travel to Dallas to challenge Brimstone Cup rivals and MLS Cup runners up FC Dallas at Pizza Hut Park on Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 PM CT.

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