Even after adding 18 new players in 2020, there was something missing with the Chicago Fire—something crucial to the success of any good team. Raphael Wicky mentioned it more than once toward the end of last season: The Fire needed competition at every position.
Left back Miguel Navarro, who did have to battle for a spot last season with veteran Jonathan Bornstein, said there’s a noticeable difference in training camp this season across all positions.
“We are all playing for our lives in every training session because we know we have to fight hard to be in the starting 11,” Navarro said.