(Sports Illustrated)

McBride’s wife is from the Chicago area and they maintain a house there. The Fire are 5-1-1, their 16 points the second-most in MLS. They’ve allowed a league-low three goals, and adding McBride to an attack that already has 13 goals (tied for third) would make them MLS Cup favorites.

McBride had also been rumored for a return to Columbus, where he had starred; but the Crew are way down the allocation list. Toronto sits first in the allocation order, with Chicago right behind.

What do you think of this rumor? Where is McHead headed? Chicago? Toronto? Columbus? Or back to Fulham? Chime in…