After the Chicago Fire held their first training session since returning from a week free from club duties, head coach Veljko Paunovic spoke with media members Monday via teleconference about the time away and the challenges that lie ahead as the season is set to resume.
“It was very helpful, this break," Paunovic said, "to help everyone to come back, to be refreshed, and be ready to continue the next phase of the season."
A week away to recharge the batteries See how #cf97 spent it:https://t.co/9ocgjsIAf7
— Chicago Fire (@ChicagoFire) June 6, 2016
The team was given last week off in conjunction with Major League Soccer’s two-week pause for Copa America Centenario.