Chicago signs Dutch striker MacDonald
Jul 24, 2012 - 3:47 PM Bridgeview, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago Fire announced Tuesday that the club has signed Dutch striker Sherjill MacDonald from Belgian side Beerschot AC.MacDonald will join the Fire as a Designated Player pending an international opening on the roster. Per league and club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"Sherjill is a goal scorer who can hold the ball up, attack with pace and is very technically sound," said Fire head coach Frank Klopas. "He has competed at a high level in Europe and will bolster our attack as we make a push toward the MLS Cup Playoffs."
The 27-year-old previously enjoyed stints with Belgian giants Anderlecht, Dutch first division side AGOVV Apeldoorn and English Premier League club West Bromwich. Over the course of his 10-year professional career in Belgium, the Netherlands and England, MacDonald has tallied 47 goals in 217 appearances.
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