The Chicago Hearth signed midfielder Dylan Borso to a three-year homegrown participant contract on Friday.
The 18-year-old Windy Metropolis native’s deal additionally contains membership choices for the 2028 and 2029 seasons.
Borso joined the Chicago Hearth Academy in 2017 and performed for MLS NEXT Professional aspect Chicago Hearth II in 2023-24.
He competed collegiately at Wake Forest in 2024 and tallied 4 targets and 4 assists in 24 matches (11 begins).
“Dylan’s journey is a good instance of the event pathway that exists for gifted younger gamers on the membership,” Hearth coach Gregg Berhalter stated. “From excelling in our Academy to gaining priceless skilled expertise with Chicago Hearth II, Dylan has proven spectacular dedication and progress. After a standout freshman season at Wake Forest, we’re excited to signal him to a Homegrown Participant deal and assist him proceed his growth and attain his targets.”
Borso known as his signing a “dream come true.”
“I want to thank Coach Berhalter and the workers for having confidence in me, and my dad for all his help alongside the way in which,” he stated. “I’d additionally wish to thank the entire coaches and help workers on the Membership who’ve helped me develop on and off the sphere over the previous eight years. I am prepared to provide my finest and produce 100% effort on and off the sphere each day. I am a aggressive man and I am unable to wait to get began enjoying for this metropolis.”
–Area Degree Media