Chicago Fire and Xherdan Shaqiri Part Ways After Disappointing Stint

The high-profile signing failed to meet expectations, leading to mutual termination of his contract.

Shaqiri joined the Fire in 2022 with high hopes and a record $7.5 million transfer fee.
He scored 16 goals and made 20 assists in 75 matches, but the team never reached the playoffs.
Shaqiri's tenure was plagued by injuries and underperformance relative to his high salary.
Sporting director Georg Heitz, who orchestrated Shaqiri's signing, will also leave the club after this season.
The Fire aim to use the freed roster spots to rebuild and improve future performance.