2 Degrees of Separation
How Chicago Fire FC and Sporting Kansas City Are Connected
CoachedFrank YallopFrank Yallop managed LA Galaxy (2006–2007) and Chicago Fire FC (2013–2015).
DP TransferDP TransferDejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million.
Chicago Fire FC connects to Sporting Kansas City in 2 degrees through coaching and DP transfer. First, Chicago Fire FC links to LA Galaxy via coaching: Frank Yallop managed LA Galaxy (2006–2007) and Chicago Fire FC (2013–2015). Finally, LA Galaxy links to Sporting Kansas City via DP transfer: Dejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million.