In this season of spring break getaways, it’s fair to say class was back in session for the Chicago Fire Monday at the Toyota Park training ground. After a rare instance of consecutive days free of team commitments, the culture of learning that Veljko Paunovic has fostered within his side was back on display as the Fire prepare for a Saturday clash with the Philadelphia Union (4 p.m. CT, CSN Chicago).
Razvan Cocis pausing the full-squad action for a 1-on-1 chat with goalkeeper Patrick McLain. Assistant coach Marko Mitrovic demonstrating a run to Brazilian defender Rodrigo Ramos, with Gilberto assisting in translation.