Things might work out between the Chicago Fire and 2022 MLS SuperDraft selection Kendall Burks, after all.
When the Fire drafted Burks 11th overall, questions emerged about whether the University of Washington defender was even interested in playing for Chicago. He was on trial at Nottingham Forest in the English Championship, and with a UK passport already in hand, it seemed like he might be staying put.
The Fire held Burks in high regard. He was one of a small handful of players the club was interested in drafting with their first round selection. After the pick came down, the Fire made it clear they had talked to Burks’ camp ahead of the pick.