Fire transfer striker Hugo Cuypers to Monterrey

The Chicago Fire agreed to transfer high-scoring striker Hugo Cuypers ​to CF Monterrey of Liga ‌MX, according to multiple media outlets.

The Belgian forward, dubbed "the European Goal ​Machine" by website SoyFutbol, leads ​Major League Soccer this season with 13 ⁠goals in just 11 matches. ​According to The Athletic, the ​Fire will receive a USD7.5m fee plus another USD500,000 in add-ons for moving Cuypers ​to Monterrey.

Cuypers amassed 40 ​goals in 75 matches for the Fire ‌since ⁠being acquired for a USD12m fee in February 2024.

This move comes less than two weeks ​after Columbus ​Crew ⁠top scorer Diego Rossi moved to CF Monterrey ​for USD8m. Rossi, who produced ​37 ⁠goals and 20 assists in 88 matches for the Crew, ⁠made ​his Rayados debut ​on Saturday and delivered an assist in ​a season-opening 3-2 win.