Sebastián Venegas

Defensive Midfielder - Chicago Fire
26 Sep 2028
Tuesday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 2 Transfers 2 Relations Events 104 Awards 1 Matches History

Events

104

  1. Left out as Djé D'Avilla was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Djé D'Avilla was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  2. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Serious
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  3. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 6.0 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  4. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  5. Left out as Djé D'Avilla was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Djé D'Avilla was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  6. Worried by competition from a new signing Erick Rossi

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  7. Left out as Sergio Oregel was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Sergio Oregel was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  8. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  9. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  10. Left out as Sergio Oregel was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Sergio Oregel was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  11. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  12. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  13. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  14. Left out as Djé D'Avilla was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Djé D'Avilla was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  15. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  16. Left out as Wayne Frederick was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Wayne Frederick was preferred — a closer working relationship with the coach.
    Cause
    The coach trusted a more reliable teammate for this fixture.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  17. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  18. Left out as Djé D'Avilla was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Djé D'Avilla was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  19. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  20. Worried by competition from a new signing Iván Camacho

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  21. Worried by competition from a new signing Justin Salmon

    Moderate
    Cause
    The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  22. Left out as Djé D'Avilla was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Djé D'Avilla was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  23. Worried by competition from a new signing Brayan Vera

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  24. Sam Rogers, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Moderate
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  25. Stayed on the bench while Djé D'Avilla took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Djé D'Avilla was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  26. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  27. Left out as Sergio Oregel was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Sergio Oregel was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  28. Worried by competition from a new signing Joaquín Postigo

    Moderate
    Cause
    The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  29. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  30. Stayed on the bench while Wayne Frederick took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Wayne Frederick was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  31. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  32. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  33. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  34. Responded well in training to recent criticism

    Moderate
    Cause
    He answered the recent criticism with a sharp session.

  35. Stayed on the bench while Djé D'Avilla took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Djé D'Avilla was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  36. Left out as Djé D'Avilla was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Djé D'Avilla was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  37. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  38. Asking for a language tutor

    Serious
    Cause
    The language barrier is wearing on him.; He still does not speak the local language.

  39. Stayed on the bench while Djé D'Avilla took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Djé D'Avilla was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  40. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  41. Left out as Djé D'Avilla was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Djé D'Avilla was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  42. Made meaningful progress with the local language

    Minor
    Cause
    His grasp of the language is now strong enough for ordinary dressing-room chat.

  43. Left out as Djé D'Avilla was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Djé D'Avilla was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  44. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  45. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  46. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  47. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  48. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  49. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  50. Struggling to settle into the squad

    Minor
    Cause
    The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  51. Left out as Djé D'Avilla was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Djé D'Avilla was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  52. Worried by competition from a new signing Axel Leiva

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  53. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  54. Criticised for losing tactical discipline

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drifted from the tactical instruction the manager had drilled in pre-match. His match rating of 6.1 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  55. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  56. Stayed on the bench while Wayne Frederick took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Wayne Frederick was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  57. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  58. Worried by competition from a new signing Franco Astudillo

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  59. Left out as Wayne Frederick was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Wayne Frederick was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  60. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  61. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Serious
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  62. Stayed on the bench while Wayne Frederick took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Wayne Frederick was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  63. Worried by competition from a new signing Bode Hidalgo

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  64. Worried by competition from a new signing Ervin Torres

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  65. Left out as Djé D'Avilla was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Djé D'Avilla was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  66. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  67. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  68. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  69. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  70. Left out as Wayne Frederick was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Wayne Frederick was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  71. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  72. Worried by competition from a new signing Adrian Gill

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  73. Left out as Djé D'Avilla was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Djé D'Avilla was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  74. Worried by competition from a new signing Tate Johnson

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  75. Worried by competition from a new signing Wayne Frederick

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  76. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  77. Left out as Anton Salétros was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Anton Salétros was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  78. Personality clash with Anton Salétros

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  79. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Serious
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  80. Asking for a language tutor

    Serious
    Cause
    The language barrier is wearing on him.; He still does not speak the local language.

  81. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  82. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  83. Personality clash with Anton Salétros

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  84. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  85. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  86. Returning loanee is competing for his place Viktor Radojević

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  87. Returning loanee is competing for his place Sergio Oregel

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  88. Returning loanee is competing for his place Djé D'Avilla

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  89. Personality clash with Anton Salétros

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  90. Settling well into the dressing room

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  91. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  92. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  93. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  94. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  95. Asking for a language tutor

    Moderate
    Cause
    The language barrier is wearing on him.; He still does not speak the local language.

  96. Personality clash with Anton Salétros

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  97. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  98. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  99. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  100. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Chicago Fire

  101. Free transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Left on a free after a year unsold on the transfer list
    Who
    Board

  102. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Pumas UNAM →

  103. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $485.5K/y

  104. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Well below squad average
    Who
    Jimenez Hector