Paulo Wanchope Introductory Press Conference Monday

Fire’s latest signing to be introduced at 11:30 a.m. CT after training

 

BRIDGEVIEW, IL (July 27, 2007) – Chicago Fire Soccer has announced that Costa Rica international forward Paulo Wanchope (pronounced wahn-CHO-pay) will be introduced to the media on Monday, July 30, at 11:30 a.m. CT in the TOYOTA PARK press conference room following the Fire’s training session.  Fire President/CEO John Guppy and head coach Juan Carlos Osorio will both be on hand to introduce Wanchope, with all three available to answer questions from the media. Media members are asked to arrive at 11:15 a.m. CT.

 

WANCHOPE INTRODUCTORY PRESS CONFERENCE

Monday, July 30, 11:30 a.m. CT

TOYOTA PARK Press Conference Room

RSVP :: Chris Bailey, Media Relations Manager 708.496.6724 or cbailey@chicago-fire.com

 

Wanchope began his career with Club Sport Herediano (1994-97), before moving on to England to play with Derby County (1997-1999), West Ham United (1999-00), and Manchester City (2000-04), where he played under Osorio. Wanchope has since seen stints with Malaga CF (2004-05), Al-Gharrafa Sports Club (2005), CS Herediano (2006), Rosario Central (2006), and most recently FC Tokyo (2007). The Costa Rican international is his country’s second all-time leading goal-scorer and played in the 2000 and 2002 Gold Cups, as well as the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups.