The Chicago Hearth signed midfielder Dylan Borso to a three-year homegrown participant contract on Friday.
The 18-year-old Windy Metropolis native’s deal additionally contains membership choices for the 2028 and 2029 seasons.
Borso joined the Chicago Hearth Academy in 2017 and performed for MLS NEXT Professional aspect Chicago Hearth II in 2023-24.
He competed collegiately at Wake Forest in 2024 and tallied 4 objectives and 4 assists in 24 matches (11 begins).
“Dylan’s journey is a good instance of the event pathway that exists for proficient younger gamers on the membership,” Hearth coach Gregg Berhalter mentioned. “From excelling in our Academy to gaining invaluable skilled expertise with Chicago Hearth II, Dylan has proven spectacular dedication and development. After a standout freshman season at Wake Forest, we’re excited to signal him to a Homegrown Participant deal and assist him proceed his improvement and attain his objectives.”
Borso known as his signing a “dream come true.”
“I want to thank Coach Berhalter and the workers for having confidence in me, and my dad for all his help alongside the way in which,” he mentioned. “I might additionally prefer to thank all the coaches and help workers on the Membership who’ve helped me develop on and off the sphere over the previous eight years. I am prepared to provide my greatest and convey 100% effort on and off the sphere every single day. I am a aggressive man and I am unable to wait to get began taking part in for this metropolis.”
–Area Stage Media
