07/30/2025 – Chicago Fire FC has entered a multi-year partnership with STATSports, a global leader in performance monitoring technology, to optimize player output and streamline performance operations across the club’s first and second teams. 

This agreement reinforces Chicago Fire’s investment in the best high-performance innovation, leveraging STATSports’ as the most advanced data solutions to inform real-time decisions and long-term player development strategies in the market.

Empowering Elite Performance Through Innovation 

Through this collaboration, Chicago Fire’s performance department will integrate a comprehensive suite of STATSports technology, including elite GPS tracking units, Sonra Cloud software, and real-time tools like the Sonra Live iPad and Apple Watch apps. The partnership also includes fixed infrastructure across their training grounds, ensuring data is captured consistently and efficiently in both match prep and recovery phases. 

“We’re excited to partner with STATSports to provide our team with their world-class GPS athlete monitoring technology,” said Darcy Norman, Director of Performance at Chicago Fire FC. “Over the years, I’ve seen the evolution of STATSports from the Viper unit to their latest Next Gen system, and it’s clear they continue to push the boundaries of performance and usability.” 

Real-Time Monitoring, Smarter Decision-Making 

STATSports’ live ecosystem provides Chicago Fire with immediate, actionable insights into player performance. With tools like the Sonra Live iPad and Sonra Watch, coaches and sports scientists can track athlete movement, heart rate, and output during sessions—allowing for timely decisions, especially in return-to-play scenarios or managing collective and individual training loads. 

The inclusion of live antenna beacons, a docking station, and quick post-session download speeds helps reduce setup time, streamline data collection, and prioritize performance gains over administrative tasks. 

“Their commitment to innovation makes them a valuable partner in helping us optimize athlete development and performance,” added Darcy Norman, Director of Performance at Chicago Fire FC.

A Natural Fit in the Heart of the City 

“With our U.S. headquarters based in Chicago, it’s particularly meaningful for us to partner with a club like Chicago Fire FC,” said Sean O’Connor, Co-Founder of STATSports. “They share our commitment to innovation and performance, and we’re excited to support their efforts both on and off the pitch.” 

Building a Sustainable Performance Pipeline 

This partnership reinforces Chicago Fire’s long-term commitment to a unified, data-driven performance structure across their first and second teams. From the use of conductive vests and Heart rate monitors to cloud-based collaboration tools, the Fire will be equipped to make informed, efficient decisions at every level of the club’s competitive structure.

Central to this system is the Sonra Cloud Platform, which enables seamless data sharing, athlete profiling and session review across both squads. With every player’s performance data stored and accessible in one central hub, coaches and sports scientists can easily track development over time, regardless of team level. This eliminates athlete monitoring blind spots during transitions between squads, ensuring continuity in training loads, injury history, and physical benchmarks.

By enabling seamless integration between teams, STATSports’ cloud-based solution enhances player tracking, supports informed coaching decisions, and provides a scalable framework for long-term development and performance management.

About STATSports 

STATSports is the world’s leading provider of GPS athlete monitoring and analysis solutions, working with top-tier teams and national federations around the globe. With its industry-leading performance tracking systems, STATSports empowers sports science professionals with the tools they need to make faster, smarter decisions that improve player health, readiness, and output.