It’s been a brutal era for Chicago Fire fans. They last qualified for the MLS Cup playoffs in 2017 and finished dead last in the Eastern Conference last season.

Neymar has said he would be interested in playing in the MLS. Whether it'll be with the Chicago Fire is up in the air. Neymar might be on his way out from Saudi Arabia, which could see him ending up in Major League Soccer in the United States. However ...

In reality, the deal seems doomed from the beginning, but in this instance, one less global superstar making his way to North America is good news. Neymar, for all his fame and popularity, would be a failed signing for the league.

Al-Hilal has confirmed that Neymar will not be registered for the second half of the Saudi Pro League season. With speculation rife about his next move, including a potential transfer to MLS side Chicago Fire or Lionel Messi's Inter Miami,

Despite talks between Neymar and the MLS' Chicago Fire, it remains "unlikely" that the Brazilian star will sign a deal with the club, according to

Neymar could well be joined by another former Barcelona star at Santos after he sealed a dream return to his boyhood club. After a nightmare spell in Saudi Arabia where he made just seven appearances, Neymar has terminated his contract with Al Hilal and returned to his first club Santos after more than 12 years away.

Here are five things to know about Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil National Team. Another one of soccer's icons could soon join Major League Soccer.

In today's MLS rumors, Neymar of Al-Hilal linked with the Chicago Fire and other MLS clubs, Atlanta United & Middlesbrough agree on a deal for Latte Lath.

Neymar won't be heading to Major League Soccer after all. The Brazilian star is reportedly signing with Santos and will be leaving Al Hilal,

Neymar has reached an agreement to rejoin boyhood club Santos on a six-month contract after leaving Al Hilal. It was announced on January 27 that the 32-year-old had agreed to a mutual termination of his contract with the Saudi Pro League side.

Neymar is set to sign a six-month contract on his return to boyhood club Santos as the Brazil international wants to return to Europe's top five leagues after the stint, sources have told ESPN.