Jason Shokalook, born in Erie, PA, was selected by the Chicago Fire in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft. After excelling in MLS Next Pro with 20 goals and 5 assists, he was named a finalist for the 2025 MLS Next Pro MVP award before earning his MLS debut and signing a contract through 2026 with options for 2027 and 2028.
The 22-year-old overcame a challenging youth, traveling long distances for training before playing college soccer at the University of Akron, where he earned BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year honors.