Chicago Fire FC have acquired midfielder Sam Williams for homegrown rights from the New York Red Bulls and signed him to a new homegrown contract through 2025, with club options for 2026-28.
In exchange, the Red Bulls receive $100,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM), with the potential for an additional $75,000 in performance-based incentives.
Chicago director of football and head coach Gregg Berhalter said, “Sam has been training with us since January and has proven not only his ability to compete at the first-team level, but also his resilience and ability to adapt,”
“He is a versatile player who makes an excellent addition to our roster as we move forward with the 2025 regular season.”
