ESPN analyst hints at more European interest for Chicago Fire keeper

The 2026 FIFA World Cup wraps up this week with just four more matches left. It’s been a memorable tournament in North America and now MLS is looking to build on that, including the Chicago Fire.

The Fire return to the pitch on Thursday night, hosting the Vancouver Whitecaps at Soldier Field. With the Fire right there in the middle of the mix for the MLS Playoffs, they are hoping to go on a big run. When they take the field on Thursday, keeper Chris Brady will be in net as he returns from his USMNT call up to the World Cup the past month.

Brady has been fantastic for the Fire and with the call up, there is now rumors of him eventually heading to Europe to play for a club there. And that’s what one ESPN analyst believes will happen.

European interest growing for Chris Brady per ESPN analyst

With the World Cup coming to an end, ESPN looked at 30 prospects for the 2030 World Cup. Brady was listed among three keepers who should be on the roster barring any injury or poor play. But in the note about Brady, they had something very interesting to say about his future.

Here is what ESPN soccer analyst Jeff Carlisle said about Brady’s future:

It seems a question of when and not if Brady decides to head overseas. He has had inquiries from Europe before and sources told ESPN that there was no letup in interest from European teams. He has already amassed 115 first-team appearances in Chicago, so now is the time.

While it would be a loss for the Fire, it could be HUGE for Brady and the national team. With the struggles that Matt Freese had in the loss to Belgium, Brady has a chance to make a serious push to be the starting keeper in 2030. Going overseas and playing in Europe could be very beneficial for him in terms of reaching that goal.

For now Brady remains a key part of the Fire, but don’t be shocked if he takes that chance overseas.

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