Selim Talbi, Head Coach (U16)
A member of the Chicago Fire Academy since 2018, Talbi led the Chicago Fire Academy U-15 team to the 2024 MLS NEXT Cup title in June 2025. Talbi currently serves as Head Coach of the Chicago Fire Academy U-16 squad. He also recently was one of 22 Major League Soccer coaches that received their Elite Formation Coaching License (EFCL) in partnership with the French Football Federation (FFF). Talbi holds a USSF “A-Youth” and a UEFA "A" Coaching License. He is also a Strength and Conditioning Specialist holding his “CSCS” through the NSCA and a European diploma “DUEPP” from the University of Lyon, France. Talbi also received a master's degree in research and training from the French National Institute of Sport (INSEP).