Ask Chicago Fire goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland about where his current focus lies, and he doesn’t hesitate.
“The biggest thing is decisions.”
The 25-year-old, currently on loan with Fire USL League One affiliate Lansing Ignite, has had a summer full of decisions pay dividends toward his development since joining the Michigan side in mid-May. First and foremost, the decision to fully immerse himself in the opportunity helped set the table for how he now operates while on loan.
“To earn trust here or anywhere in the league, you need experience,” Cleveland said. “You need to prove yourself.