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Bryan Dowd Loaned to Fire II

Bryan Dowd Loaned to Fire II

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Bryan Dowd has been loaned to the team's MLS Next Pro affiliate, Chicago Fire II, the club announced this afternoon. Dowd's previous loan at USL Championship club FC Tulsa was terminated last week. Dowd, 23, was the sixth overall pick in the 2024

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Brady, Gutiérrez included in Gold Cup Provisional Roster

Brady, Gutiérrez included in Gold Cup Provisional Roster

Chris Brady and Brian Gutiérrez have been included in the U.S. Men's National Team's 60-man provisional roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the confederation announced today. The pair of 21-year-old are both hoping to make the final squad, which will be announced

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Sweet Carolina: Charlotte FC 1, Chicago Fire 4

Sweet Carolina: Charlotte FC 1, Chicago Fire 4

Well, who saw that coming? In the three games since losing to Nashville SC 7-2, the Chicago Fire are unbeaten, claiming seven points. The Men in Red got their latest impressive result tonight, shocking Charlotte FC 4-1 in their own stadium. A week on from the Fire'

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Gutiérrez Eyes Future with Club and Country

Gutiérrez Eyes Future with Club and Country

Brian Gutiérrez has grown from a boy to a man at the Chicago Fire. One-third of the way through his sixth season as a professional in Major League Soccer, the young attacking midfielder is taking center stage. With an exciting summer rapidly approaching, “Guti” is expected to remain in

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Swiss Watch: Shaqiri, Lugano, and more...

Swiss Watch: Shaqiri, Lugano, and more...

For the last five years, it’s been difficult to separate the Fire as a club from Switzerland. The connection between the Men in Red and the Alpine Confederation has been strong between chairman Joe Mansueto’s purchase of FC Lugano, the five-year tenure of sporting director Georg Heitz,

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Bryan Dowd Recalled in Extreme Hardship Call-Up

Bryan Dowd Recalled in Extreme Hardship Call-Up

Bryan Dowd has returned to the Chicago Fire first team this weekend, the club confirmed this morning. Dowd was on loan at FC Tulsa but will be a part of the Fire's matchday squad against Atlanta United on Saturday. The club was granted an extreme hardship exemption by

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Business as Usual: Chicago Fire 4, Detroit City 0

Business as Usual: Chicago Fire 4, Detroit City 0

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — The Chicago Fire hosted second-tier Detroit City at Bridgeview this Wednesday, hoping for a routine win to advance to the U.S. Open Cup's last 16. They did just that, cruising to a comfortable 4-0 win. As anticipated, Berhalter fielded a close to full-

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Fire "Focused and Confident" for Open Cup Test

Fire "Focused and Confident" for Open Cup Test

Just over 24 hours out from the Chicago Fire’s U.S. Open Cup opener, excitement is building around the club. The Fire’s first team was not allowed to participate in the tournament in 2024, and is eager to become the first MLS club to win the competition five

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Cupps Stellar in Soldier Field Debut

Cupps Stellar in Soldier Field Debut

CHICAGO, Ill. — After conceding ten goals in their last two games, the Chicago Fire searched for a defensive answer. They have found one in the form of 16-year-old Christopher Cupps. Cupps, who made his first Major League Soccer start this weekend, has been one of the top prospects

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May 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Orlando City forward Duncan McGuire (13) and Chicago Fire FC defender Mauricio Pineda (2

Weird History: Chicago Fire 0, Orlando City 0

CHICAGO, Ill. — The Chicago Fire are not strangers to bizarre games. Saturday’s 0-0 home draw with Orlando City – despite its lack of goals – had its own fair share of peculiarities. Even before a ball was kicked, it was a historic night for the Fire. Six academy graduates were

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Is Christopher Cupps ready for a first Chicago Fire start?

Is Christopher Cupps ready for a first Chicago Fire start?

The Chicago Fire are facing their second major positional crisis of this season. After surviving a weeks-long scare during which the team carried a near-total lack of midfielders, it must now endure a defensive slide that has seen them concede ten goals in two games — including seven against

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Sources: Chicago Fire in chase to sign Kevin De Bruyne

Sources: Chicago Fire in chase to sign Kevin De Bruyne

The Chicago Fire are currently the frontrunners to sign Belgian superstar Kevin De Bruyne, sources told MIR97 Media. The Manchester City midfielder will become a free agent in the summer. Fabrizio Romano reported the interest this morning. De Bruyne, 33, has been one of the most dominant players in the

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PHOTOS: Chicago Fire vs. Inter Miami

PHOTOS: Chicago Fire vs. Inter Miami

The Chicago Fire drew Inter Miami 0-0 yesterday, and two of our MIR97 Media photographers were behind the endlines to capture it. Check out this collection of photos from Barbara Calabrese and Miles Whitworth!

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Player Ratings: Chicago Fire 0, Inter Miami 0

Player Ratings: Chicago Fire 0, Inter Miami 0

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami came to town, but despite end-to-end action, had to settle for a 0-0 draw with Gregg Berhalter's Chicago Fire. A solid all-around performance from the Men in Red enabled them to come away with a point, though both teams

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