João Meira

How he joined the club: Signed on January 23, 2016

2017 (CHICAGO FIRE): Had two assists in 30 games, 27 of which were starts, for the Fire. MLS Cup Playoffs: Started and played 70 minutes in the Fire’s 4-0 loss vs. NY.

2016 (CHICAGO FIRE): Had one assist in 28 games, including 26 starts, for the Men in Red. Made his club debut with a 90-minute shift on 3/6 vs. NYC. Notched his first career assist in MLS on 5/28 vs. POR. U.S. Open Cup: Came off the bench for his lone appearance in a 2-1 win on 6/28 vs. CLB.

2014-15 (BELENENSES): Had one goal in 27 total appearances across all competitions for Belenenses. Eighteen of those games came during league play. He also made five starts during Taca CTT play and another four in Taca de Portugal action, helping his club reach the quarterfinals in that competition.

2013-14 (BELENENSES): Made 29 appearances in all competitions, including 27 in league play and two in Taca CTT action.

2012-13 (BELENENSES): Signed with Belenenses on May 30, 2012. Made 32 appearances in all competitions, including 30 in league play and two in Taca de Portugal action. Meira helped the club achieve promotion to Portugal’s top flight as they finished first in the Segunda Division with 94 points – 21 more than the next-closest team.

2011-12 (ATLETICO CP): Made nine appearances in all competitions, including seven in league play and two in Taca CTT action.

2010-11 (ATLETICO CP): Made one appearance in Taca de Portugal action on Dec. 12, 2010.

2009-10 (ATLETICO CP): Joined Atletico CP on July 1, 2009.

2008-09 (CD MAFRA): No competition data available.

2007-08 (CD COVA PIEDADE): No competition data available.

2006-07 (VITORIA SETUBAL): No competition data available.

YOUTH (VITORIA SETUBAL): No competition data available.