Mauricio Pineda has the opportunity to make history when the Chicago Fire visit Orlando City today. With his next start, the 26-year-old defender will become the first homegrown player in club history to make 100 MLS starts, and all indications are that he’ll get the nod at Exploria Stadium
Last Saturday was quite the day for the Chicago Fire’s remaining Swiss contingent. In the morning, Zürich-born stars Allan Arigoni and Maren Haile-Selassie watched their country kick off their Euro 2024 campaign with an important 3-1 win over Hungary. Then, that evening, they went out, and both put their
Are things finally beginning to click for the Chicago Fire? The Men in Red left Toronto this evening with something they haven’t in 12 years: three points. An offensive explosion secured a 4-1 win against a high-flying TFC side, and moved them to within two points of a playoff
The Chicago Fire will enter the 2024 summer window with increased roster flexibility as both defender Rafa Czichos and midfielder Fede Navarro are achieving permanent U.S. residency. The Fire used the international break as an opportunity for Czichos and Navarro to complete their green card interviews, a process which
When the Chicago Fire’s starting eleven is announced before every home game at Soldier Field, one player in particular receives the biggest roar from the crowd: Brian Gutiérrez. The 20-year-old homegrown star established himself as a fan favorite long before what is now his fifth year as a professional,
The Chicago Fire won their first game in nearly two months tonight thanks to goals from Hugo Cuypers and Brian Gutiérrez. But can second-half substitute Georgios Koutsias claim some credit for the victory? Fire fans on social media are asking that question, and if the answer is yes, perhaps Kellyn
CHICAGO, Ill. — For the first time in nearly two months, the Chicago FIre won a soccer game. Goals from Hugo Cuypers and Brian Gutiérrez fuelled a thrilling comeback against the high-flying L.A. Galaxy on a rainy June night at Soldier Field. Frank Klopas stuck with the five-back system that
CHICAGO, Ill. — The Chicago Fire’s winless run was extended to nine games tonight after a fairly forgettable Wednesday 1-1 draw with Orlando City at Soldier Field. Frank Klopas’ lineup was almost unchanged, with Jonathan Dean replacing suspended Allan Arigoni in the only swap from Saturday’s draw at D.
15 games into the Major League Soccer season, the Chicago Fire find themselves in a familiar position: struggling to consistently put the ball in the net and well below the playoff line in the midst of an eight-game winless run. A bright spot of this miserable start, however, has been
The Chicago Fire ended their four-game losing skid tonight, but couldn't manage to secure three points as they tied D.C. United on the road, 1-1. Goals from Christopher McVey and Kellyn Acosta either side of halftime filled out the scoresheet. The storylines started in the hours leading
Xherdan Shaqiri is not with the Chicago Fire ahead of their match against D.C. United, and he will not play tonight as he joins the Swiss National Team camp in St. Gallen ahead of the European Championships. The decision was made Friday following discussions last week involving the Fire,
This summer, for the first time since 2008, the United States will compete in men’s soccer at the Olympics. Unfortunately, for this generation of unprecedented American talent, only 18 players will make the final cut for Paris. The Chicago Fire’s two brightest young stars – Chris Brady and Brian
CHICAGO, Ill. — The Fire's nightmare start to 2024 continued with yet another home loss, this time to the Columbus Crew, 3-1. Entering the match, one thing was certain: change was needed. Klopas’ team were winless in six and had failed to score in four straight at home. The
Nobody in Chicago wants to win more than Frank Klopas. That much is evident. Unfortunately for him and the Fire, that is simply not happening right now. Last Wednesday’s loss extended the current winless run to six, while the team has been outscored 9-1 in that span and picked
CHICAGO, Ill. — The hapless Chicago Fire's miserable start to the 2024 season continued on a forgettable Wednesday night at Soldier Field as they lost to Charlotte FC, 1-0. Aiming to respond to a weeks-long skid that has the Fire winless in five, under-pressure head coach Frank Klopas only
The Chicago Fire have the third-highest roster spend in Major League Soccer, according to this spring’s MLS Players Association (MLSPA) salary release. The full list was briefly published on the MLSPA website earlier today, but will be re-released Thursday. According to the numbers posted, only Inter Miami, bolstered by