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Veljko Paunovic’s exit raises questions as Chicago Fire faces big changes

After four years in charge, Veljko Paunoviu0107 is out as coach of the Chicago Fire.

The announcement came as somewhat of a surprise — but only because of the timing. It appeared Paunoviu0107 had survived judgment from 2019 considering the Fire’s season ended over a month ago.

Instead, Paunoviu0107 is out, along with all of his staff. Even equipment managers, trainers and a massage therapist had their “services discontinued,” as it was phrased in the press release, although they will have the opportunity to be retained by the next coach.

A week after the season ended, Rodriguez talked about how something wasn’t right in the Fire’s environment.