Real Salt Lake to acquire forward Jason Shokalook from Chicago Fire

The 23-year-old scored 20 goals in 22 MLS Next Pro matches last year

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 21 min read

Sources: Real Salt Lake to acquire forward Jason Shokalook from the Chicago Fire. Shokalook, 23, won MLS Next Pro Golde Via @tombogert on X

What happened: Shokalook has scored seven goals in six matches for Chicago Fire's second team this year after limited first-team minutes.

Why it matters: Real Salt Lake sit 10th in the Western Conference after four straight league losses. The move adds a young forward option as the club returns home to face Los Angeles FC on Sept. 5.

By the numbers: Shokalook: 20 goals in 22 MLS Next Pro matches last year; seven goals in six second-team matches this year.

What to watch: Watch for the clubs to announce the move and its terms. Shokalook could enter the selection picture for Real Salt Lake's next match.

Sources

@tombogert 2026-09-02T13:22:58.383562+00:00

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