Nick LaBrocca

How he joined the club: Signed via free agency on January 27, 2016

2016 (CHICAGO FIRE): Had one assist in 12 games and five starts. Made his club debut off the bench on 3/19 vs. CLB, and logged his first start with the Men in Red on 4/30 vs. DC. His first career assist with the club came on 8/6 at RSL. U.S. Open Cup: Played in three of the club’s four matches. LaBrocca came off the bench on 6/15 vs. Indy Eleven and on 7/20 vs. FTL, and started the club’s match on 6/28 vs. CLB.

2015 (COLORADO RAPIDS): Had one goal in 13 games for the Rapids. U.S. Open Cup: Played 90 minutes and had an assist in Colorado’s 4-1 win against Colorado Rapids Switchbacks FC in the Round of 32.

2014 (COLORADO RAPIDS): One of Colorado’s most durable and versatile performers, he started 29 of the 31 games he appeared in. Called upon to play a number of positions during the course of the year.

2013 (COLORADO RAPIDS): Traded to the Rapids before the start of 2013 and filled in a variety of midfield roles throughout the season. On 7/17, he scored his first Rapids goal since his return to the club, vs. New England.

2012 (CHIVAS USA): Had two goals and two assists in 29 games. His first goal was a game-winner at Portland on April 7. U.S. Open Cup: Part of a Chivas USA squad that reached the Cup’s semifinals before bowing out against Seattle.

2011 (CHIVAS USA): Acquired by Chivas USA in a trade with Toronto FC on March 11, 2011 and scored eight goals in his debut season with the Goats, earning him the team’s Golden Boot Award. Scored the 10,000th goal in MLS history in a 1-1 draw with Sporting KC on July 9, 2011. Selected by Hans Backe for the 2011 MLS All-Stars.

2010 (TORONTO FC): Traded to Toronto FC on March 25, 2010 along with the Rapids’ 2011 SuperDraft pick in exchange for Marvell Wynne. Made his debut for Toronto FC on March 27 and went on to record one goal and six assists in 28 games for the club.

2009 (COLORADO RAPIDS): Scored two goals in 29 games for the Rapids. He scored the game-winning goal against rival Real Salt Lake on May 2.

2008 (COLORADO RAPIDS): Became a regular starter in his second professional season. Scored his first MLS goal on April 12 at New England. He finished the campaign with two goals in 30 games.

2007 (COLORADO RAPIDS): Selected by the Colorado Rapids with the 35th overall selection at the 2007 MLS SuperDraft. Played in two first-team matches in his first season, while also leading the club to the Reserve League championship.

INTERNATIONAL (UNITED STATES): Participated in training camp with the U.S. Men's National team in November 2008. Member of every U.S. Youth National Team from age 14 through 23.

COLLEGE (RUTGERS): Started every game during his four-year career at Rutgers University, scoring 10 goals and posting eight assists between 2003-06. Was a three-time All-Big East selection, and earned NSCAA All-Northeast Region Second Team Honors and helped guide the Scarlet Knights to a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances. Named the team’s Most Valuable Player on two separate occasions and was selected for team captain in 2005.

YOUTH (MATCH FIT ACADEMY): Played for Match Fit Academy his junior and senior years of high school and previously played for the Jackson Cobras.