Javier Casas Jr.

Javier Casas Jr. (born May 14, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a central midfielder for USL Championship club Forward Madison, on loan from Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire.

Club Career

Chicago Fire

Born in Melrose Park, Illinois, Casas joined the youth academy at Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire in 2015. On March 10, 2020, Casas signed a professional contract with the Chicago Fire, making him a homegrown player. He made his first appearance in the match day squad on July 14, 2020 against the Seattle Sounders FC, included on the bench but without coming on as a substitute.

Casas made his professional debut for the Chicago Fire on May 15, 2021, appearing as a second half substitute in a 1–0 defeat against D.C. United.

Forward Madison (loan)

On July 21, 2021, it was announced that Casas had joined USL League One club Forward Madison on loan, starting in the side's friendly match against Mexican club Atletico Morelia. He then appeared in his first league match for the club on July 24 in their 1–1 draw against Fort Lauderdale CF.