3 Degrees of Separation
How Atlanta United FC and Chicago Fire FC Are Connected
DP TransferJosef MartínezJosef Martínez (Designated Player) moved from Atlanta United FC to Inter Miami CF (2023). The 2018 MLS MVP joined Miami after Atlanta exercised a contract buyout.
DP TransferAlejandro PozueloAlejandro Pozuelo (Designated Player) traded from Toronto FC to Inter Miami CF (2022). The 2020 MLS MVP was dealt for $150,000 in GAM.
CoachedBob BradleyBob Bradley managed Chicago Fire FC (1998–2002) and Toronto FC (2022–2023).
Atlanta United FC connects to Chicago Fire FC in 3 degrees through DP transfer and coaching. First, Atlanta United FC links to Inter Miami CF via DP transfer: Josef Martínez (Designated Player) moved from Atlanta United FC to Inter Miami CF (2023). The 2018 MLS MVP joined Miami after Atlanta exercised a contract buyout. Then, Inter Miami CF links to Toronto FC via DP transfer: Alejandro Pozuelo (Designated Player) traded from Toronto FC to Inter Miami CF (2022). The 2020 MLS MVP was dealt for $150,000 in GAM. Finally, Toronto FC links to Chicago Fire FC via coaching: Bob Bradley managed Chicago Fire FC (1998–2002) and Toronto FC (2022–2023).