Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Jeremiah White on trial at Chicago Fire

Jeremiah White on trial at Chicago Fire

Jeremiah White is currently trying out with the Chicago Fire. (Getty Images)

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Constantly looking for new ways to bolster his roster, Fire technical director Frank Klopas has brought another high-profile trialist into the Fire’s camp this week.

The newest arrival to Toyota Park’s training field is 28-year-old American attacking midfielder Jeremiah White. White, who last played with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq, bounced around Europe for most his career, spending the most time – and finding the most success – at Danish club AGF Aarhus.

“He was playing over in Denmark for years,” Klopas said after Tuesday’s training session. “[He's] just a guy that’s got a lot of pace and can play different positions.

"Everybody brings something different, but I think we’re looking at some different options and just got to see how they fit in. There are some good quality players here.”

White, who made a lone appearance with the U.S. national team in January 2008, joins three other trialists in Chicago.

French midfielder Malaury Martin, Mexican defender Victor Perales and a Serbian player have trained with the club for the past week.

Cameroonian midfielder Mba Adek – who was brought in with Martin, Perales and the Serb – was not on the training field Tuesday.

Klopas said that he’d like to see all of the players train for two weeks before making a final evaluation.



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