Union to get over $1M in general allocation money in return.
CHICAGO, IL–The long-rumored trade is now a reality as Philadelphia Union traded striker Kacper Przybylko to Chicago Fire FC for $1.15 million in general allocation money ($575,000 in both 2022 and 2023). Przybylko is now under contract with the Fire until 2023.
“We’re very pleased to add a player of Kacper’s caliber to our roster,” said Sporting Director Georg Heitz. “Going into the offseason, we wanted to sign a top attacking player with MLS experience and Kacper has been one of the most effective goal-scorers in this league over the last three seasons. With his physical attributes and knack for scoring goals, we believe that he will be a great addition as we continue to build a talented roster for 2022 and beyond. We look forward to welcoming him and his family to the Club.”
Przybylko, 28, spent the last three seasons with the Union scoring 35 goals and 14 assists in 83 appearances–leading the Union in scoring each of those last three years. Only Josef Martinez of Atlanta United (38) and Raul Ruidiaz of Seattle (37) have scored more over that time.
Prior to joining MLS, Przybyłko spent the majority of his career competing in various divisions Germany. From 2011-18, Przybyłko, who was born in Bielefeld, Germany, made 162 appearances across all competitions for Arminia Bielefeld, 1. FC Köln, Greuther Fürth and 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Most notably, at just 20-years-old Przybyłko was a part of the FC Köln side that won the 2. Bundesliga title, earning promotion to the Bundesliga.
Przybyłko has a U.S. Green Card and will not occupy an international slot on the Fire’s roster. He is fluent in English, German and Polish.
COMMENT: This promises to be a terrific pickup for the Fire and hopefully be the first of many upgrades in attack that the club desperately need in order to compete again after going all defenders in the SuperDraft after the signing of Rafael Czichos.
