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Chicago Fire loan Justin Reynolds to FC Lugano

Justin Reynolds - CHI transfer

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan

Chicago Fire FC have loaned homegrown defender Justin Reynolds to sister side FC Lugano for the remainder of the 2023-24 Swiss Super League season, the club announced Tuesday.

Chicago retain the right to recall the 19-year-old US youth international at any point.Ā 

ā€œThis is a fantastic opportunity for Justin to continue his development and gain valuable experience by competing in a new country and league,ā€ Chicago sporting director Georg Heitz said in a release.Ā 

ā€œThis move highlights one of the many benefits of our multi-club network, and we are excited to see Justin take on a new challenge and help our partners at FC Lugano achieve their goals for the remainder of the season.ā€

Reynolds, who is yet to make his MLS debut, has featured extensively for Chicago Fire FC II in MLS NEXT Pro. To date, he has 1g/3a in 40 matches for the development-focused club.Ā 

Chicago and Lugano are both owned by Joe Mansueto, leading to player movement between the MLS and Swiss top-flight team in recent years. Ā