Omar Gonzalez, seen here in 2024 vs. Seattle, was signed by Chicago Fire (Photo: Eric Guzman).
CHICAGO, IL–Chicago Fire FC added some defensive depth by adding former US National Team defender Omar Gonzalez for the 2025 season with a club option for 2026.
“Omar brings not only his experience as a seasoned defender but also a championship-winning mentality to the Club,” said Chicago Fire FC Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter. “Having lifted multiple trophies and battled on the biggest stages, Omar will strengthen our backline and add valuable competition and depth. His consistency, resilience, and leadership, built through years of success in MLS and international play, set a high standard, and we look forward to his positive impact on the team.”
González, 36, joins the Fire after participating in 475 matches in various competitions across North America, including Major League Soccer and Liga MX, the FIFA Club World Cup, the Canadian Championship, Concacaf Champions League, U.S. Open Cup and Leagues Cup. During that stretch, González has won MLS Cup three times and the MLS Supporters’ Shield twice with LA Galaxy. He also won a Liga MX championship and the Concacaf Champions League with CF Pachuca.
Gonzalez played seven seasons with LA Galaxy from 2009 to 2015 and then joined Pachcua in 2016 where he stayed for four seasons. Gonzalez returned to MLS in 2019 with stints at Toronto FC (2019-2021), New England Revolution (2022-2023), and FC Dallas (2024).
With the US Men’s National Team, Gonzalez has earned 52 caps, including three appearances at the 2014 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
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