Matkovich was named the second full-time Head Coach in Chicago Fire FC II history on Dec. 6, 2024. With more than 30 years of experience coaching soccer at various levels in the United States, Matkovich moved into the role as head coach after serving as the Club’s domestic scout for the past...
Veteran defender Omar González joins a staff led by Head Coach Mike Matkovich as an assistant coach following a decorated career with over 500 matches played in MLS, Liga MX and for the USMNT.
Bárcena Saez joins Chicago Fire FC II following a stint within the Chicago Fire Academy as U-15 Head Coach since July of 2025, bringing a wealth of experience from Spain.
A Macedonian international, Dimov’s playing career included appearances in the UEFA Europa League with FK FCU 55 of Macedonia in 2001-03. Since then, his influence as a goalkeeping coach has been wide-spread...
As an accredited S&C Coach (NSCA CSCS), Sports Scientist (CASES HPSA), and peer reviewed author, Adam Grainger, PhD, arrives at Chicago Fire FC after most recently combining his Lead Academy Athletic Development role at Ulster Rugby with consultancy work at sports technology leader Kitman Labs.
Udelson joined Chicago Fire FC II following four years in various performance roles at Philadelphia Union, last serving as the Head of Academy Strength and Conditioning at the MLS club.
Manley completed his master’s in athletic training from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and is a licensed athletic trainer. His last year at UNCG was spent with UNCG Men’s Soccer and Elon University Athletics. He then went on to work with Nashville SC before joining the Fire.
Kladis joined the Fire in 2015 as a part of the match and event operations staff assisting with game day logistics and team operations. In 2019, Kladis worked for the Toronto Blue Jays as a minor league home clubhouse manager for their Single-A team, where he oversaw clubhouse and...
Kuzdzal begins his first season with Chicago Fire II after overseeing team operations for USL Championship side North Carolina FC and and in various support roles for the Orlando City SC First Team.
Isaac joined the Fire in 2016 after a stint as an equipment manager for the U.S. Soccer Federation. Prior to that, he served as Operations Manager at the Sparta Dome in Crown Point, Indiana, where he was the Director of...
Hernandez, a dedicated language teacher with a passion for education and a wealth of experience in language instruction spanning over 24 years. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and Spanish as a Foreign Language in both the...
Rachael completed her MSW at University of Chicago in 2019 and is a licensed psychotherapist who is focused on helping young footballers navigate their development pathway. She has previously...
Stanton joined the Chicago Fire FC as Head of Education in 2022 after spending 8 years with the Francis W. Parker School in Chicago. While at Parker, he spent the majority of his time an Academic Advisor and Head Coach of the Girls Varsity Soccer program. Also serving as the Varsity...