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Chicago Sees Three New Names Take the World's Greatest Stage | Chicago Fire FC
- Chris Brady becomes the third active Fire player named to a USMNT World Cup roster and the first Homegrown/Academy player to achieve the feat.
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi earns a World Cup spot for South Africa, highlighted as a standout defender for the national team during qualifying.
- Joel Waterman joins Canada’s World Cup roster, marking a milestone as the first Fire player to represent Canada at the tournament.
- Xherdan Shaqiri’s World Cup history is noted as a landmark signing for the Fire prior to the 2022 Cup.
- The article recalls Chicago Fire history with Campos, Beasley, and other World Cup connections.
- Beasley and Wolff era helped the Fire reach Open Cup glory and push to MLS Cup final in 2000.
- The World Cup is framed as the largest ever, with 48 teams and home nations featured for some Fire players.
- The article emphasizes national team calls as a sign of Chicago Fire’s growing global footprint.
- The report ties the players’ World Cup participation to club history and future expectations for Chicago Fire.
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