Fire add midfielder Pardo, drop Ristic

Pavel Pardo -- Getty ImagesBy Charlie Corr
ESPNChicago.com

The season-long Pavel Pardo rumor mill finally has an MLS tag tied to the luggage. The destination: the Chicago Fire.

The Fire announced Tuesday that they are bringing in the Mexican international on his 35th birthday, coincidentally.

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