The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Friday that midfielder David Accam and defender Adailton have received their U.S. Green Cards, granting them permanent resident status in the United States. Accam and Adailton will no longer occupy International Roster Spots on the Fire roster.
Accam joined the Fire from Swedish Allsvenskan side Helsingborgs IF on Dec. 19, 2014. In 21 appearances this season, Accam has scored a team-leading nine goals and added two assists. The Accra, Ghana native was most recently called up for international duty for Ghana's 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda on Sept. 4.
Adailton signed with the Fire on Dc. 30, 2014. The Brazilian centerback scored one goal in 17 matches for the Fire this season.
The Fire currently have four open international roster spots. Daneil Cyrus (Trinidad), Gilberto (Brazil), Kennedy Igboananike (Nigeria) and Joevin Jones (Trinidad) currently occupy four of the Fire's eight spots.
Credit: Chicago-fire.com
Government secures strategic investor to revive Volta Star Textiles – Mahama
'Why is Zenator not yet a minister?' – Justice Atuguba quizzes
Fire Service Team rescues three-year-old boy from drowning at Nkawkaw
President Mahama cuts sod for 24-Hour economy market at Juapong
There are no family allodial lands in Asanteman – Otumfuo
Govt finalising compensation for Akosombo Dam spillage victims in this year’s bu...
Miracles' statement on EOCO probe 'childish and garbage' – Solomon Owusu
We reject the notion any region should be taken for granted, left behind because...
