Chicago Fire Soccer Club Acquires $75,000 in General Allocation Money from LA Galaxy

December 18, 2018 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. - The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced today it has acquired $75,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) in 2020 from the LA Galaxy in exchange for the right of first refusal on midfielder Juninho.

Juninho, 29, spent the 2017 season on loan with the Fire from Club Tijuana of Liga MX, posting one goal and two assists in 21 regular season appearances (17 starts).

Transaction: Chicago Fire Soccer Club acquires $75,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) in 2020 from the LA Galaxy in exchange for the right of first refusal on midfielder Juninho on Dec. 18, 2018.

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