Fan favorite and team captain Jonathan Bornstein will return for a fourth season with the Chicago Fire, the club announced today.
Sporting Director Georg Heitz mentioned Bornstein’s return in a news conference unveiling new head coach Ezra Hendrickson earlier this week, and Thursday the club made it official, announcing Bornstein will return on a one-year contract for the 2022 season.
“Jonny has proven to be a strong leader for the Club, on and off the field, and we’re pleased that he will be returning for another season,” Heitz said in a statement. “In addition to his leadership qualities, Jonny is a talented and experienced defender who will provide competition within the roster.