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

Aug 10, 2019; Bridgeview, IL, USA; Chicago Fire head coach Veljko Paunovic looks on before a game against the Montreal Impact at SeatGeek Stadium. (Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports)After four years in charge, Veljko Paunovi\u0107 is out as coach of the Chicago Fire.

The announcement came as somewhat of a surprise — but only because of the timing. It appeared Paunovi\u0107 had survived judgment from 2019 considering the Fire’s season ended over a month ago.

Instead, Paunovi\u0107 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…