SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 03: Robin Lod #17 of Minnesota United and Yeimar Gómez #28 of Seattle Sounders battle for the ball during the second half of the MLS Cup playoff match at Lumen Field on November 03, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL–Chicago Fire FC made a significant pickup in MLS free agency by picking up former Minnesota United midfielder and Finnish international Robin Lod. Lod, 32, is now under contract with the Fire thru June 30, 2028.
“We are excited to welcome Robin to Chicago. He is a team player and proven winner with a track record of goal contributions at every club throughout his career,” said Chicago Fire FC Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter. “As we continue to improve our squad in the off season, Robin will make us more competitive in 2026 and beyond.”
Lod spent the past seven seasons with Minnesota United, where he became the club’s leading goal scorer with 41 goals in 185 appearances across all competitions for the Loons. Prior to that, he won four league titles in Finland with HJK Helsinki. Over the course of his career, the midfielder has contributed to 140 goals across all leagues and competitions, including 82 goals scored and 58 assists. With Finland, he has 88 caps and appeared with Finland at Euro 2020.
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