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Just as the MLS transfer deadline came to the close, the Chicago Fire FC made another move. The Fire acquired Serbian defender Viktor Radojević. His contract with the Fire will run through the 2028 season with a Club option for 2029. Radojević will occupy a U22 initiative slot and an international roster position. He comes over from FK TSC of the Serbian SuperLiga.
Radojević, 21, joins Chicago after spending the 2024 and 2025 seasons with TSC, where he made 21 appearances over the past two seasons. Radojević moved to TSC after climbing through the ranks of the Red Star Belgrade Academy.
Transaction: Chicago Fire FC acquires defender Viktor Radojević from FK TSC via transfer
Name: Viktor Radojević
Position: Defender
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 154 lbs
Date of Birth: July 14, 2004
Hometown: Mladenovac, Serbia
Birthplace: Mladenovac, Serbia
Citizenship: Serbia
Last Club: TSC
“Viktor is a young player with a high ceiling who plays with a maturity that comes from experience,” said Chicago Fire FC Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter. “He has demonstrated consistency as he progressed through one of the best academies in Serbia and the youth national teams. His relentlessness and stability on the backline will benefit the team as we finish the season strong and build for the future.”
This is exactly the kinda sneaky good signing the Fire need to be making. Young and experienced players who aren’t even in their prime yet is a great get for the MLS. This is a building block for the future. The Fire already having visions with 17-year-old Christopher Cupps playing league games and adding Radojević along with a young goalkeeper in Chris Brady, the Chicago backline can be set for the future and grow together.
I don’t expect much playing time or impact from Rado this season, as he’s coming in late and for a young player getting adjusted to a new league and country is a transition. Plus, the addition of Joel Waterman, the defensive starter seem to be locked in for the remainder.
