Seven Chicago Fire FC Players Called to Represent...

Match Overview

Seven Chicago Fire FC players have been called up to represent their national teams during the November FIFA international window. The call-ups span senior competitive fixtures across CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, and UEFA, alongside key youth international camps.

The international break runs from November 11–19, featuring crucial World Cup Qualifiers, CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, and UEFA U-21 Championship qualifiers.

Key Stats & Facts

• Total Call-ups: 7 players across 4 national federations (USA, Paraguay, Costa Rica, Greece).
• Senior Internationals: 3 players (Gastón Giménez, Ariel Lassiter, Kellyn Acosta).
• Youth Internationals: 4 players (Chris Brady, Georgios Koutsias, Sergio Oregel Jr., Justin Reynolds).
• Minutes Logged: The seven selected players combined for 11,420 MLS regular-season minutes for Chicago Fire in 2024.
• Club Season Context: Chicago Fire ended their 2024 MLS regular season in 15th place in the Eastern Conference (8W-6D-20L, 30 points).

Player Spotlight & Standings Impact

Senior Team Call-Ups

• Gastón Giménez (Paraguay): The midfielder joins Paraguay for CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers against Argentina (Nov 14) and Bolivia (Nov 19). Giménez made 30 MLS appearances (23 starts) in 2024, scoring one goal with a 86.4% pass completion rate.
• Ariel Lassiter (Costa Rica): Selected for Costa Rica’s CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal tie against Panama. Lassiter recorded 3 goals and 5 assists across 29 MLS matches in 2024.
• Kellyn Acosta (USA): Holds 58 senior USMNT caps and joins the squad for Nations League quarterfinal play. Acosta posted 2 goals and 2 assists in 32 regular-season appearances for Chicago this year.

Youth National Team Selections

• Chris Brady (USA U-23): The 20-year-old goalkeeper joins the Olympic prep camp after starting 30 games for the Fire, recording 91 saves and 4 clean sheets in 2024.
• Georgios Koutsias (Greece U-21): Features in Greece’s squad for UEFA European U-21 Championship qualifiers. Koutsias scored 1 goal in 24 MLS matches (6 starts) this season.
• Sergio Oregel Jr. & Justin Reynolds (USA U-20): Homegrown pair called into the USA U-20 training camp ahead of upcoming international friendlies.