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Should the Fire try to sign Eric Lichaj?

Former U.S. Men’s National Team defender Eric Lichaj is looking for a new home, after Hull City announced this week he won’t be coming back. Lichaj, 31, had served as Hull City’s captain this season.

Lichaj is originally from Downers Grove, and played for Chicago Fire youth teams growing up, before going on to play for Aston Villa, Lincoln City, Leyton Orient, Leeds United and Nottingham Forest. He joined his most recent club, Hull City, in 2018.

He has 16 caps with the USMNT, last appearing in 2018.

Lichaj hasn’t played for Hull since injuring his ankle in February, but he’s apparently healthy now.