The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Friday that defender and 2012 MLS Rookie of the Year award winner Austin Berry will train with Spanish La Liga side and 2012 Europa League Champions Atlético Madrid from Nov. 25 through Dec. 9.

"Austin has had a very productive first season and this trip allows him to continue to train and develop as we build toward the 2013 season," said Fire head coach Frank Klopas. "Our partnership with Atlético Madrid is invaluable to providing our players with these opportunities."

In 2011, the Fire formed a strategic alliance with Atlético Madrid, Club América and Sport Club Internacional and four others clubs on a total of five continents in an effort to bring clubs together in the spirit of creating synergy as it relates to the growth of soccer, on-the-field-and-off.