Chicago Fire signs Dutch midfielder Goosens
Following a productive tryout, 27-year-old Dutch midfielder John Goosens has signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Fire, team officials announced Monday.
According to Fire officials, the deal includes a club opion for a third year. "John's style of play suits our team quite well," Fire general manager Nelson RodrÃguez said in a statement. "He can score from distance, run at the defense and play the final ball. His experience and willingness to serve as a role model to our younger players is an added plus."
In a scrimmage against the University of Portland on Feb. 18, Goosens scored on a spectacular 35-yard volley off his left foot after a chest trap. Watch it at https://vine.co/v/irBW9hK0JKW.
Before joining the Fire, Goossens made 14 appearances for FC Voluntari in the Romanian Liga I, scoring one goal,