Fire acquire D Allan Arigoni, sign GK Bryan Dowd

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The Chicago Fire acquired defender Allan Arigoni from Switzerland's FC Lugano and signed goalkeeper Bryan Dowd to a first-team contract on Monday.

Arigoni, 25, arrives on loan for the 2024 season with an option to purchase. He will occupy an international slot.

"We have been able to closely evaluate Allan during his time with our partner club, FC Lugano," Fire sporting director