Chicago Fire FC Names Georg Heitz Sporting Director

CHICAGO (Dec. 20, 2019) – Chicago Fire FC announced today that the Club has hired Georg Heitz as Sporting Director. Heitz, a highly accomplished football executive with close to 20 years of experience, will oversee all aspects of the Fire’s football operations, including first-team and Chicago Fire Academy decisions. Heitz will lead the search for the team’s next head coach. He will join the Fire upon receipt of his work visa.

“I’m honored to join Chicago Fire FC,” said Heitz. “I made the decision to join the Club after many inspiring discussions with Joe Mansueto and Nelson Rodríguez. I believe in the vision of this Club. I am very much looking forward to living in Chicago and I can’t wait…