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Chicago Fire sign goalkeeper

The Chicago Fire on Saturday confirmed the signing of 35-year-old Uruguayan goalkeeper Jorge Bava.

"Bava is technically clean, comfortable off his line and a good organizer of the defense," said general manager Nelson Rodríguez in a club release. "His skill set is complementary to that of Matt Lampson and we expect him to compete for playing time."

Bava was signed to a one-year contract with club options for 2017 and 2018. He is expected to be the Fire's starting goalkeeper when the season starts in March.

The signing, expected for a few days, brings the Fire roster to 20. Bava is the eighth international player added, meaning the Fire will have to drop an international player or trade for an international slot if it wants to sign another international player. Rodriguez has said he is trying to sign an international central midfielder.

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