Jason Shokalook, who grew up in Erie, PA, traveling long distances for soccer opportunities, has signed an MLS contract through 2026 with club options for 2027 and 2028. The Chicago Fire prospect dominated MLS Next Pro in 2025, scoring a league-high 20 goals and winning the Golden Boot award.
After being selected 35th overall in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft, Shokalook initially struggled for playing time but earned his chance under new manager Mike Matkovich. The 2025 season proved to be his breakthrough, as he also was named a finalist for the MLS NEXT Pro MVP award.