CHICAGO (Dec. 28, 2019) – Chicago Fire FC announced today that the Club has hired Sebastian Pelzer as Technical Director. Pelzer, a former German defender who had a successful 16-year professional career, will work on all aspects of the Fire’s football operations. Pelzer will report to new Fire Sporting Director Georg Heitz. He will join the Fire upon receipt of his work visa.
“I'm looking forward to joining Chicago Fire FC,” said Pelzer. “This is a great opportunity and I'm honored to be a part of this Club – know that I will do my best to help in every way that I can.