When Dax McCarty was traded to Nashville SC after last season, the Chicago Fire didn’t just need to fill his spot in the midfield, they also needed to find a new captain. The other natural leader from last season, Bastian Schweinsteiger, is also gone, which means this year’s edition of the Fire will have all new leadership on the field.
So, who’s the most likely player on the Fire to wear the armband this season? Let’s take a look:
For me, Calvo’s probably the most likely choice. He’s worn the armband for every match this preseason, although I’m told he hasn’t officially been named captain yet.