Chris Brady

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS (CHICAGO FIRE):

• Chicago Fire FC acquired goalkeeper Chris Brady to a Homegrown contract on March 24, 2020.
• With his signing, Brady became the 19th Homegrown signing in Club history. Since joining the Fire, Brady has appeared in 47 games (47 starts) as a member of Chicago Fire FC.
• With his win over Inter Miami CF on March 25, 2023 at DRV PNK Stadium, Brady became the second-youngest goalkeeper in franchise history to record a win, just behind former Fire Homegrown Gaga Slonina.
• With his clean sheet against D.C. United on April 1, 2023 at Soldier Field, Brady additionally became the second-youngest goalkeeper in League history to record a shutout.
• Brady was awarded with Chicago Fire FC Defender of the Year honors in 2023, and was selected as the only goalkeeper on the BODYARMOR 22 Under 22.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• A native of Naperville, Ill., Brady joined the Chicago Fire Academy in 2017 and featured at the U-14, U-15, U-16 and U-17 levels while training under Academy goalkeeper coach Igor Dimov.
• Additionally, Brady has served internationally, most notably leading the U-20 USMYNT to the CONCACAF U-20 Championship and earning Golden Glove honors as the best goalkeeper of the tournament.
• Brady earned his first international call-up to the U-15 U.S. Boys’ National Team during the 2019 season, participating in the team’s domestic training camp in Carson, Calif.
• Became the Fire’s all-time winningest Homegrown goalkeeper with three saves in the 2-1 victory over LA Galaxy on June 1.

2022 (CHICAGO FIRE): Made his MLS debut and played 90 minutes in the 1-1 draw against New England Revolution on Oct. 9 at SeatGeek Stadium...

2022 (CHICAGO FIRE II): Earned a shutout in the 2-0 win against FC Cincinnati 2 on Sept. 10 at NKU Soccer Stadium...Played 90 minutes in the 3-1 loss to the Columbus Crew 2 on Sept. 3 at Lower.com Field...Played 90 minutes in the 2-1 win against Toronto FC II on Aug. 25 at SeatGeek Stadium...Played 90 minutes and earned a shutout in the 5-0 win against NYCFC II on Aug. 20 at SeatGeek Stadium..Played 90 minutes in the 1-0 loss to the New England Revolution II on Aug. 14 at Gillette Stadium...Played 90 minutes in the 2-1 loss to St. Louis CITY2 on Aug. 6 at Ralph Korte Stadium...Came back after international duty and recorded two saves, a clean sheet, and a 3-0 shutout victory over FC Cincinnati on July 10, 2022 at NKU Stadium...Made six saves in 3-1 victory over FC Cincinnati 2 on May 15, 2022 at SeatGeek Stadium...Started and recorded 4 saves against in a PK loss to Minnesota United FC II on May 8, 2022... Played 90 minutes in the 0-0 draw (5-6 in shootout) against Rochester NY FC on April 10 at SeatGeek Stadium...Played the full 90 minutes in the 1-0 loss to Columbus Crew 2 on April 3 at SeatGeek Stadium.

2020 (FORWARD MADISON): Played the 2020 season on loan with Chicago Fire FC affiliate Forward Madison in Madison, Wis. Brady started and featured in eight of the team's 16 games, earning the starting spot halfway through the season and earning three clean sheets.

How he joined the Club: Signed as a Homegrown Player on March 24, 2020.

A native of Naperville, Ill., Brady joined the Chicago Fire Academy in 2017 after playing for Roadrunners Soccer Club and has since featured at the U-14, U-15, U-16 and U-17 levels while training under Academy goalkeeper coach Igor Dimov. Throughout his four seasons with the Fire Academy, Brady made 48 appearances (48 starts) while competing in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) league.

Brady earned his first international call-up to the U-15 U.S. Boys’ National Team during the 2019 season, participating in the team’s domestic training camp in Carson, Calif.