It’s only the third week of the 2019 Chicago Fire campaign, but club manager Veljko Paunovic is already on the MLS coaching hot seat. The Serbian’s tenure in Chicago has been full of highs and lows. In his first season as head coach, the Men In Red finished in last place in MLS, picking up the infamous Wooden Spoon award at the end of the year.
Fans did not blame him much for the struggles, as it was clear the team given to him was simply not good enough. The front office improved the roster in the offseason and the performances on the field followed, as Paunovic helped guide the team to a third-place finish and a home playoff appearance.