 On 22 March 2014 Ward signed on loan with Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire.Ward's debut was delayed due to his injury on metatarsal that kept him out for months It took until 25 May 2014, where he came on as a substitute for Dilly Duka in the 61st minutes, as Chicago Fire beat Columbus Crew 2–0.Ward's loan spell with Chicago Fire was extended until the end of the season.