The Chicago Fire have brought defender Kendall Burks to the roster via the 2023 Major League Soccer season with options for 2024 and 2025.
The defender joins after being decided on as the 11th ordinary choose of the 2022 MLS SuperDraft.
“Kendall is a talented young participant who we trust has the tools to compete for playing time in a couple of positions during his rookie season,” wearing director Georg Heitz said in a release.
“We’re very pleased that he has decided to start his professional career in Chicago, no matter having alternatives to play overseas, and stay up for seeing his endured growth inside our surroundings.”
Burks is ready to kick off his professional career after time on the California State University, Bakersfield and the University of Washington. During his collegiate run, he helped the University of Washington attain the Division 1 NCAA National Championship game.
The defender additionally educated distant places with English Championship facet Nottingham Forest this winter.