CHICAGO FIRE MEDIA CONFERENCE

March 21, 2026

Viktor Radojevic

Press Conference

Chicago Fire 2, Philadelphia 1

Q. How did it feel to finally be out on the field?

VIKTOR RADOJEVIC: It feels amazing. I come back after seven months today and played the first 45 minutes. I can come in the game, felt a little bit strange, but felt it's good.

Q. What were first impressions of early minutes in the MLS?

VIKTOR RADOJEVIC: I think football is good but good for me is every time run more behind, we have big space and I think it's good for me. I like to play this game.

Q. And Jovan Lukic coming in as the sub, was that cool?

VIKTOR RADOJEVIC: Yeah, this is very good guy, Serbia game. Speak a little bit me, and this guy is very good player in this league.

Q. Curious how great it feels to get another strong performance, 45 minutes, going into this international break now where you're going would be with Serbia?

VIKTOR RADOJEVIC: I think it's important for me, going to the National Team, big 30, I think, days. For me, they play, and tomorrow I go to Serbia play the National Team, and that's it.

Q. How much did the challenges help with the tackles you were making to make an impact in this game?

VIKTOR RADOJEVIC: For me, important first duel I win, and after this, my confidence is charged. Second duel and third duel, and today, too many duels to win, and my confidence is good level today. Now I go to National Team, more charge confidence and come back ready for team.

Q. How important is it for the group to get a win today after such a strong performance?

VIKTOR RADOJEVIC: I think today is a difficult game for us, but everyone that give 100 percent, and very important win. Last two games, played good but result, score, is not good. Today is good fight. Good game. Long ball, second ball, and everybody give 100 percent and scores come. Good moment today for us.

Q. Anything else you're excited about going back to your National Team representing Serbia after such a long time not on the field at all?

VIKTOR RADOJEVIC: Yeah, to play in the National Team, I feel amazing, I think the best in the world