Andre Franco
27-Year-Old
Chicago Fire
MLS
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 9/1/2026
Purchase option activated
Franco's purchase option in his loan was activated by Chicago, the club announced.
ANALYSIS
Franco joined Chicago from Portuguese side Porto for the 2025 MLS season and contributed decently with four assists in six appearances before suffering a season ending ACL injury. The attacking midfielder convinced the board enough to count on him in his ranks and activated the purchase option. However, Franco will likely miss the start of the 2026 MLS season due to the injury before claiming back a similar starting role that he secured prior to his setback.
Franco joined Chicago from Portuguese side Porto for the 2025 MLS season and contributed decently with four assists in six appearances before suffering a season ending ACL injury. The attacking midfielder convinced the board enough to count on him in his ranks and activated the purchase option. However, Franco will likely miss the start of the 2026 MLS season due to the injury before claiming back a similar starting role that he secured prior to his setback.
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Suffers ACL injury
Franco suffered an ACL injury in a victory against Inter Miami and will be sidelined for months to recover, the club announced.
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Move made permanent
Franco's move to Chicago was made permanent after the club agreed to a deal with FC Porto.
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Still sidelined
Franco (lower body) is out for Wednesday's clash with Orlando, per the MLS injury report.
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Subs off Tuesday
Franco left Tuesday's 5-3 win over Inter Miami due to an apparent injury.
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Assists in Saturday's draw
Franco assisted once to go with seven crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-0 win over Columbus Crew.
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