Cuauhtemoc Blanco one of Mexico’s best all time players, but also a temperamental superstar who was controversially left off the 2006 World Cup team, will sign early this week with the Chicago Fire according to the Chicago Tribune. Blanco will be the 2nd foriegn superstar signed under the so-called “Beckham Rule,” and the third player signed overall under the rule.

How will Blanco’s signing affect the Fire? Check out our Eastern Conference preview on Tuesday for analysis.