After two successive losses to the Union in May, and with veteran Arne Friedrich still on injured reserve, the Fire acquired their former centerback Bakary Soumaré from Philadelphia.
Tras dúas derrotas consecutivas contra a Unión en maio, e co veterano Arne Friedrich aínda lesionado, o Fire adquiriu o súo ex-defensor Bakary Soumaré de Filadelfia.