Leading up to the match, Fire fans were not quite sure what to expect from Ezra Hendrickson’s team sheet given the recent injuries within the squad. Most of the question marks however surrounded who would play in the 3 in midfield. Knowing that both Gastón Giménez and Federico Navarro
This match was a rollercoaster of emotions for Fire fans, with the ultimate destination being one that is all too familiar. After 13 minutes into the first half, Atlanta forward Georgios Giakoumakis would score the opener, but the Fire would gain control of the match for large stretches of play
https://twitter.com/meninred97/status/1650286557276913666?s=20 With Gastón Giménez and Federico Navarro only fit enough to make a 30-minute cameo in the 2nd half, Guti was started in the Fire’s double pivot. While Guti is an exceptional advanced playmaker and a true number 10, the 19-
After a stretch of three games at Soldier Field, the Fire are back on the road this weekend. In this stretch of three games, the Fire were unbeaten, yet only came away with all three points in one match. Against D.C. United three weeks ago, the Fire were unable
[podcast_subscribe id="2688"] This week on the MIR97 Podcast, Alan and DJ are joined by the creative writer for MIR97, Jiggly. The trio discuss the upcoming Peter Wilt Derby along with Jiggly’s time at the Forward Madison vs Chicago House game, the ongoing disconnect between Season
In the eighth week of Major League Soccer action, there was plenty of notable action across both conferences and some results that were extremely surprising to fans across the league. Here is a recap of some of matchday eight’s most noticeable results. Cincinnati’s Undefeated Run Gets Snapped I
It was looking like it was going to be a fantastic night for all Fire fans. Not only was Soldier Field offering free tickets and Chicago was providing warm weather, but the Fire also looked like they were hungry for 3 points in the first half. Looking back on the
Theoretically, the Fire could have been in fifth place in the Eastern Conference if they had held the 2-0 scoreline they achieved after a clunky Maren Haile-Selassie tap-in and freak own-goal from Nathan Harriel. The Fire would prove continuously wasteful in front of goal, and after
A win on Saturday would be the Fire’s 3rd in their last 4 matches. Coming off of their first home victory of the season last weekend against Minnesota, Chicago should feel confident in their ability to produce a result against the Union; whose last MLS victory was against the
I’m sitting up in the grandstand, one of the most beautiful grandstands I’ve ever been in. I’m not much of a baseball guy, despite the hours I’ve put into MLB The Show, so I haven’t been in many grandstands. But I have been to both
In the seventh matchday of the 2023 MLS season, there was plenty of action all across the league. Six matches had three or more total goals, and there was only one 0-0 draw the entire weekend. Here is a summary of all of the league’s action from matchday
[podcast_subscribe id="2688"] Welcome back to the MIR97 Podcast everyone! Today's episode is super special as we welcome in Chicago Fire defender Eric Leonard onto the podcast! Join us (Matt & Eray) as we walk through the Palatine native's career so far - along
The Fire’s first-half performance is what earned them their first home victory of the season. Minnesota did not press the Fire high in the opening period, and Chicago took full advantage of this. The visitor’s low defensive block invited the Fire to not only possess the ball
A brace from Kei Kamara, the debut of Giorgios Koutsias, and three points? The only thing that could have made this match better would have been a clean sheet and more goals from the Fire. Chicago started with their typical 4-2-3-1, but would eventually switch to a
https://twitter.com/meninred97/status/1644891448213471234?s=20 Making his second, start for the Fire, Kamara proved his worth and proved to his manager why he should be the Fire’s first-choice striker. The 38-year-old scored a first-half brace that would ultimately secure the Fire all
Last weekend at Soldier Field, the Fire only managed a goalless draw against D.C. United. Although the Fire certainly weren’t at their best on the night, the performance certainly warranted more than a point. This has been the story of the Fire’s season thus far. Sitting 12th
