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Chicago Fire 7th in MLS Salary Spend

Chicago Fire 7th in MLS Salary Spend

The Chicago Fire have the seventh highest salary spending in Major League Soccer, according to the salary guide released by the MLS Players Association this afternoon. Jonathan Bamba is the team's top earner and tenth overall in the league at roughly $5.5 million, with fellow Designated Player

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Fire Academy 2004s: Where are they now?

Fire Academy 2004s: Where are they now?

The Chicago Fire Academy has emerged as one of MLS’s leading talent factories in recent seasons. Earlier this year, a club-record six academy graduates started a league game, while several homegrowns have been key contributors in a number of positions. One of the strongest age groups for the

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5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. Nashville SC

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. Nashville SC

The Chicago Fire's home field misery continued on Saturday, this time at the hands of red-hot Nashville SC. After a promising first half where both teams exchanged chances, Nashville broke through in the second half, with Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge providing the goals from their only

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Tom Barlow named MLS Player of the Matchday

Tom Barlow named MLS Player of the Matchday

For the first time in his seven-year MLS career, Tom Barlow is the league's Player of the Matchday. The Chicago Fire's backup center forward netted three times in a shock 7-1 win over D.C. United. In addition to being Barlow's career-

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Tom Barlow Ends Fire's 8-Year Hat Trick Drought

Tom Barlow Ends Fire's 8-Year Hat Trick Drought

Prior to last night, the Chicago Fire had not seen a hat trick on their side of the equation since October 15th, 2017. Of all the people to break that duck, it was Tom Barlow with his first three goals of the 2025 season, doing so in a historic 7-

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Chris Brady Named to USMNT Gold Cup Roster

Chris Brady Named to USMNT Gold Cup Roster

Chris Brady will be a part of the U.S. Men's National Team this summer. The homegrown Chicago Fire goalkeeper, who has burst into the spotlight with his performances over the last 18 months, has been named to Mauricio Pochettino's roster for the upcoming CONCACAF Gold

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Sources: Cassano Tipped for Summer Move

Sources: Cassano Tipped for Summer Move

Claudio Cassano could leave the Chicago Fire this summer, just a few months after joining the club, sources told  MIR97 Media . The Italian winger is seeking first team minutes and could depart Chicago as soon as July. A loan move to sister club FC Lugano is being explored, while teams

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Harold Osorio Joins El Salvador Roster

Harold Osorio Joins El Salvador Roster

Chicago Fire II's Harold Osorio will be a part of El Salvador's squad for the summer, the Salvadoran federation announced. La Selecta will first play a pair of crucial World Cup Qualifying matches before traveling to the United States for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Osorio, 21,

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Chase Gasper "Happy and Joyful" in Long-Awaited Return

Chase Gasper "Happy and Joyful" in Long-Awaited Return

436 days. That's how long Chase Gasper had to wait between professional appearances of any sort. The Chicago Fire's 29-year-old left back had initially been injured late on against the New England Revolution in March of 2024. After several setbacks that made him miss

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May 31, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Chicago Fire forward Hugo Cuypers (9) reacts after scoring during the first half against

Have A Magical Day: Orlando City 1, Chicago Fire 3

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Chicago Fire just seem to like playing on the road more than they like playing at home. Under the lights in Orlando, they just secured their fifth MLS win away from Chicago, stunning their hosts 3-1 behind a first half explosion. The Fire were forced into

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Mar 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC midfielder Kellyn Acosta (23) before the match against D.C. United at So

Fire Notebook: Opportunities Beckon for Acosta, Brady

The Chicago Fire are heading south today as they travel to Central Florida to face a red-hot Orlando City team. Head Coach Gregg Berhalter spoke to the media yesterday as the Men in Red look to bounce back from a 3-1 loss at New York City FC last

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