The long rumored deal to bring Salvadorian Julio Martinez to the Chicago Fire as the winger is reunited with his former national team coach Carlos De Los Cobos. The move for Martinez along with the Fire's draft picks Corben Bone and Drew Yates gives the midfielder much need reinforcements after losing chief creators Cuauhtémoc Blanco and Chris Rolfe. Martinez will be accepted to make an immediate impact whereas the rookies will be brought along slowly. During World Cup Qualification the 24 year old scored twice against Mexico including this killer free kick.
I can see a Pappa, Pause, Thorrington, Martinez midfield being pretty effective for the Fire this year with Bone, Hudisic, Lowry, Banner, Yates, and Mapp fighting to break into the starting lineup. Martinez had great success at Salvadorian club Mestapan before moving to second division Mexican side León. I have to say I've liked the off season moves so far this season, but wouldn't mind seeing a few more before the season kick off at Toyota Park.
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