A preseason trip across the Atlantic has given the Chicago Fire a convenient opportunity to take a closer look at a World Cup veteran.
Former France captain Alou Diarra joined the Fire's camp on trial on Sunday, a team spokesperson confirmed to MLSsoccer.com following a report in L'Equipe linking the free agent with the MLS side.
According to the report, Diarra also has interest from Ligue 2 side Sochaux following trials at Brighton& HoveAlbion and AS Nancy. He has been without a club since parting ways with West Ham in July 2014.
The Fire played to a scoreless draw against Norwich City on Thursday, and will take on Queens Park Rangers on Feb. 12 before returning to the United States to take part in the Simple Invitational in Portland.
