Bastian Schweingsteiger has called time on his football career.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Bastian Schweinsteiger says his introduction to Major League Soccer at the 2014 All-Star Game kickstarted his interest in the league, and ultimately led to his signing with the Chicago Fire in 2017.
Schweinsteiger was fresh off Germany’s World Cup triumph in 2014 when he joined up with Bayern Munich to take on the All-Stars in Portland, and he says that the atmosphere and pageantry of the occasion forced him to take an interest in MLS.
“I spoke to teammates, they liked it in…
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Bastian Schweinsteiger has spent the past two seasons in Chicago.
Bastian Schweinsteiger has signed a one-year contract to remain with the Chicago Fire, the club announced on Wednesday.
Schweinsteiger, 34, has spent the past two seasons with Chicago, making 61 league and cup appearances and scoring seven goals.
While financial details were not disclosed, he will remain a Designated Player in 2019.
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“Let’s raise a trophy. I believe in this club and I believe that we can be champions,” Schweinsteiger said.
“This American journey has been very special for me and…
Bastian Schweinsteiger, left, was given the Bavarian Order of Merit by Bavaria prime minister Markus Soder.
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Chicago Fire star Bastian Schweinsteiger is looking forward to being back with former club Bayern Munich for his testimonial match with the club in August, he has told kicker.
Bayern are set to host the Fire at the Allianz Arena on Aug. 28 as the former Germany captain, who will play a half for both teams, bids a final farewell to fans and the club at which he spent 17 years before joining Manchester United in 2015.
“I’m really looking forward to playing once again at the Allianz Arena against…