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Chicago Fire FC Signs Academy Defender Nicholas Slonina

CHICAGO (Dec. 10, 2019) – Chicago Fire FC announced today that the Club has signed 18-year-old Academy defender Nicholas Slonina. He is under contract with Chicago for the 2020 season with Club options for the 2021, 2022 and 2023 seasons.

"I am proud of the work being done within our Academy,” said Chicago Fire FC President and General Manager Nelson Rodríguez. “In the last three years we have clearly established ourselves as the best path for Chicago players seeking either a professional or high-level collegiate career. Signing Nick for the first team is the latest example and a likely precursor to more success in the near future.