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Chicago Fire FC II Signs Damyan Villanueva to an MLS NEXT Pro Contract

Villanueva becomes the latest Academy player to sign a contract with Chicago Fire II CHICAGO (Oct. 1, 2026) – Chicago Fire FC II today announced that the Club has signed Chicago Fire Academy midfielder Damyan Villanueva to an MLS NEXT Pro contract. Villanueva’s contract with Chicago Fire II runs through

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