Twilight Of Der Fußballgott

Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY SportsYesterday the Chicago Fire finally got around to announcing news that broke last weekend. Mo Adams has been loaned out to Memphis 901 FC, ostensibly in order to make room on the roster for their newest player, Argentine attacking midfielder Nico Gaitán.

This move is a huge mistake.

Mo Adams is, or should be, the linchpin of the Fire’s midfield. Ever since he had his coming out party against Montreal last year, myself and others have been advocating for him to get more minutes. I believe that the Fire are better with him on the pitch than off— and I’m not alone.

Mistake or no, this move had been coming. The club were in a difficult position of their own making,…