Sat Sep 6 20:48:23 2008

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Chicago signs Mapp to four-year extension

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Bridgeview, IL (Sports Network) - Chicago agreed to terms with midfielder Justin Mapp on a four-year contract extension through the 2011 season on Saturday. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"We are glad we were able to keep a good young player like Justin not only with the Fire but in Major League Soccer," Chicago Technical Director Frank Klopas said. "There are more options than ever before for younger players in our league and its exciting Justin has decided to continue playing with the Fire."

Mapp, 23, is one of two Chicago players to have played in all 22 matches so far this season and has made 21 starts. He has tallied a goal and five assists and his three game-winning assists lead the team.

Mapp has made 138 appearances - 118 starts - in his career with all but three of those games coming as a member of the Fire. He has scored 12 goals and added 29 assists since making his Major League Soccer debut in 2002 as a 17- year-old with D.C. United.

Mapp, who was acquired from D.C. United in a trade for Dema Kovalenko in December 2002, is in his sixth season with the Fire.