Diegoarmando Alvarado

2022 (CHICAGO FIRE II): Came in as a sub against Inter Miami CF II on July 2, 2022, where he recorded 14 minutes of action in the 3-1 loss on the road...Recorded a 90 minute start in the PK loss to Philadelphia Union II on June 19, 2022...Made a 36 minute appearance in the 4-2 loss at home vs. Columbus Crew 2...Came in a sub in the 55th minute in the 3-0 loss to NYCFC II on May 21, 2022...Started and made a 90 minute appearance against FC Cincinnati on May 15, 2022...Alvarado came in as a sub against Minnesota United FC II and logged 60 minutes...Also recorded a 90 minute start for the second team in the PK victory against Philadelphia Union II on April 24, 2022...Logged his first career MLS NEXT Pro start and recorded 90 minutes of action in the 4-2 loss against Toronto FC II on April 17, 2022...Came in as a sub in the 69th minute and logged 21 minutes in the April 3, 2022 loss against the Columbus Crew 2...Made his MLS NEXT Pro debut and recorded 51 minutes of play and had one shot attempt in the March 26, 2022 match against Orlando City B...

The quick defender from Melrose Park has been a reliable piece to the backend for Head Coach Ludovic Taillandier and the Chicago Fire II this season. A key contributor for the Chicago Fire Academy, he joins the team on an amateur level agreement and plays a key role for the roster, providing key stops and skill when the team needs it most. Alvarado was on the initial roster for the MLS NEXT Pro side when they made their league debut.