Jonathan Dean

Jonathan Dean (born May 15, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.

Jonathan Dean

Personal information
Full name	Jonathan Dean
Date of birth	(1997-05-15) May 15, 1997 (age 28)
Place of birth	Macon, Georgia, United States
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Chicago Fire
Number	24
Youth career
2012–2013	Stratford Academy
2014–2015	Georgia United
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015	Wofford Terriers	17	(1)
2016–2019	UCF Knights	50	(1)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2022	Birmingham Legion	81	(4)
2023–	Chicago Fire	64	(1)
2023	→ Chicago Fire II (loan)	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of July 19, 2025

Career

Youth and college

Dean played high school soccer at the Stratford Academy, where he won regional and state championships in 2012 and 2013. He also spent time with the USSDA side Georgia United prior to attending college.^[1]

Dean began playing college soccer at Wofford College in 2015, making 17 appearances, scoring 1 goal and tallying 5 assists.^[2] In 2016, Dean transferred to the University of Central Florida.^[3] Here he made 50 appearances, scoring 1 goal and tallying 11 assists. Here in his final year he captained them to a Conference Championship as well as an appearance in the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament.^[1]

Professional

On January 9, 2020, Dean was selected 39th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City.^[4] However, he was released by the club on February 24, 2020.^[5]

Dean signed his first professional contract with USL Championship side Birmingham Legion on February 29, 2020.^[6] He made his debut on July 15, 2020, starting in a 3–0 win over Memphis 901.^[7]

On January 12, 2023, Dean signed with Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire on a one-year deal.^[8]

Honors

Individual

• USL Championship All League Second Team: 2022^[9]