BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. --
The Chicago Fire have announced they have signed Paraguayan defender Lider Marmol (LEE-der MARR-mole) to the team's 28-man roster. Per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed.
"We are excited to have Lider join our organization," said Fire technical director Frank Klopas. "He is a good young player that is going to make our team stronger."
A native of Alto Paraná, Paraguay, Lider Marmol last played with Hercules CF in Spain's second division in the latter stages of the 2007 season. Marmol, 22, signed with Hercules CF during that season's December transfer window and had an immediate impact in the center of the team's defense. He started 11 matches and scored one goal.
Prior to the 2007-2008 campaign, Marmol was invited for preseason tryouts with English sides Coventry City FC and Reading FC.
Marmol began his career in Paraguay with CD 4 de Agosto where he played for four seasons (1999-2002). Following that, he played for the Paraguayan second division side Club Atletico River Plate (2002-2004). He was then acquired by first division side Club Sol de America where he played for one year (2004). In the 2005 and 2006 seasons he played for Club Guarani, helping the club to a second place finish in the Torneo Apertura one season. He made 44 career appearances in Liga Paraguaya and has scored three goals.
Marmol also has international experience, having played for Paraguay at the U-20 level in 2003 in the Milk Cup and in a friendly versus England.
He will be added to the roster pending the arrival of his P-1 Visa and work certificate.
23 Lider Marmol
Position: Defender
Height: 6'1" (1.85 m)
Weight: 195 lbs. (88 kg)
Born: October 2, 1985 in Alto Paraná, Paraguay
Hometown: Paraná, Paraguay
Citizenship: Paraguay
Last Club: Hercules CF (Spain)
How Acquired: Signed senior contract on April 29, 2008
Roster Status: Senior Roster/International Player
Pronunciation: (LEE-der MARR-mole)
TRANSACTION: Chicago Fire sign defender Lider Marmol.
