Chicago City Wire

Chicago Fire FC II has announced the signing of midfielder Brody Williams to an MLS NEXT Pro contract, extending through 2028 with options for 2029 and 2030.

"We are very happy to welcome Brody to the Club as a player who not only is already a top talent in the country but has a great desire to keep growing," said Chicago Fire FC Sporting Director Gregg Broughton. "We continue to emphasize that Chicago a top destination for local and global talent and having Brody return to Chicagoland to continue his development is another example of the clear pathway to becoming a professional that the Chicago Fire has to offer."

Williams, aged 15, transitions from Barça Residency Academy in Arizona, where he participated in U-15 and U-16 MLS NEXT teams, scoring ten goals across 24 matches. He was one of eight players born in 2010 selected for the U.S. Soccer Boys Talent ID Center in October 2024.

"Brody is a versatile player with a very high ceiling," commented Chicago Fire FC II General Manager Alex Boler. "We’ve been following his progress with Barça Residency and feel that he’s ready to make the jump from MLS NEXT to MLS NEXT Pro. He is an excellent player who fits into our playing system as well as within our team and we’re excited to have him with us in Chicago."

Originally hailing from South Africa, Williams moved with his family to the suburbs of Chicago before joining Barcelona's Residency Academy in Arizona.

Transaction details confirm that Williams signed through 2028, with club options extending potentially until 2030.