Player Details

Name

Jeff Gal

Height

6' 2"

Date of Birth

4.6.1993 (31)

Birthplace

Chicago, IL, USA

Position

Goalkeeper

Position Detail

Goalkeeper

Preferred Side

Unknown

Roster Category

Supplemental Slots 21-24
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Chicago Fire sign goalkeeper Jeff Gal
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Chicago Fire sign goalkeeper Jeff Gal

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Chicago Fire FC have acquired goalkeeper Jeff Gal on a free transfer from Swedish top-flight side Degerfors IF, the club announced Wednesday. Gal is under contract with Chicago through the 2023 MLS season with club options for 2024 and 2025. The 29-year-old Chicago native gives the
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Career Summary

CHICAGO FIRE FC (CAREER HIGHLIGHTS):

  • Chicago Fire FC acquired Jeff Gal on Jan. 11, 2023 via a free transfer.
  • Since joining the Club, Gal has recorded 13 appearances for Chicago Fire FC II, the MLS NEXT Pro side of the franchise.
  • Gal led Chicago Fire II to their first postseason berth in 2023, recording three clean sheets in his first season with the Club.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Gal joined the Fire after spending his entire career in Sweden, having joined Lidköpings FK in 2016 before transferring to BK Forward in 2017 on a free transfer.
  • He also played for Skövde AIK before transferring to Degerfors in July 2019.
  • Overall, Gal appeared in 75 matches across all leagues and competitions in Sweden, including 14 matches in the Allsvenskan, the top flight of Swedish football, and five matches in the Svenska Cupen, the qualifying tournament for the UEFA Europa Conference League.