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Sergio Oregel Ready for "Dream" Opening Day Start

Sergio Oregel Ready for "Dream" Opening Day Start

Sergio Oregel has been anything but a first team fixture for the Chicago Fire over the last three seasons. But tonight, he's expected to take center stage, as he's set to make his first MLS start on opening day against the Columbus Crew. The Saturday night

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WATCH: Jonathan Bamba sits down with MIR97 Media

WATCH: Jonathan Bamba sits down with MIR97 Media

Jonathan Bamba arrived in Chicago this week, and after a strong showing in preseason, he's set to debut against the Columbus Crew tomorrow. MIR97 Media sat down with Bamba on Friday at the Endeavor Health Performance Center in the South Loop to get to know the winger ahead

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Where the Chicago Fire Stand at Roster Compliance

Where the Chicago Fire Stand at Roster Compliance

The 2025 MLS season is on the horizon, and the Chicago Fire’s roster is comfortably in line with league rules in time for today's compliance deadline. Sources told MIR97 Media that the club has made several moves in the last couple of days – including using the team’

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Mar 16, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC midfielder Kellyn Acosta (23) celebrates with goalkeeper Chris Brady (3

MIR97's 2025 Chicago Fire Season Preview

MLS is Back – and so are the Chicago Fire. After a long offseason defined by fresh faces, exciting moves, and building excitement, the Men in Red will kick off their 28th MLS campaign this Saturday against the Columbus Crew, marking the beginning of the reign of new Director of Football

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Trip Fleming III signs with Chicago Fire II

The Chicago Fire have signed Trip Fleming III to an MLS Next Pro contract, the club announced this afternoon. Fleming recently completed his second full NCAA season at the University of Wisconsin. Fleming, 20, is a graduate of the Fire’s academy and previously played for Chicago Fire II in

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3 Winners, 3 Losers from Chicago Fire's Preseason

The countdown to the official kick off of the Gregg Berhalter era in Chicago is well and truly on, with MLS opening day in Columbus now just five days away. It was a successful preseason for the Fire, who finished strong with a pair of wins at the Coachella Valley

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Jonathan Bamba heads the ball in preseason during a soccer game

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. San Jose Earthquakes

The Chicago Fire are truly up and running in preseason, finally getting their first win at the Coachella Valley Invitational this afternoon. Gregg Berhalter's offense exploded in a thrilling first half, putting up five goals within 34 minutes to crush the San Jose Earthquakes 5-1. While victory

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Sources: Christopher Cupps signs as Chicago Fire homegrown

Sources: Christopher Cupps signs as Chicago Fire homegrown

Christopher Cupps has signed a homegrown contract with the Chicago Fire first team, sources told MIR97 Media. Cupps is one of the Fire's top prospects and has been with the club since he was eight years old. Cupps, 16, was one of the standouts of the first phase

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Sources: Chicago Fire sign Omar González

Sources: Chicago Fire sign Omar González

The Chicago Fire have signed former U.S. Men's National Team center back Omar González, sources tell MIR97 Media. The journeyman defender was a free agent in MLS and appeared for the Fire as a second-half substitute against LAFC on Wednesday. He signs a one-year deal

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Chicago Fire at Coachella: Everything You Need to Know

Chicago Fire at Coachella: Everything You Need to Know

The start of the Major League Soccer season is less than three weeks away, and the Chicago Fire's preseason preparations are now in full flow. With the roster close to complete, new head coach Gregg Berhalter is gearing his team up for some of the first proper organized

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Cupps, Nagle called in for U-17 World Cup Qualifiers

Cupps, Nagle called in for U-17 World Cup Qualifiers

Chicago Fire Academy defenders Christopher Cupps and Chase Nagle have been called up to the United States squad for this month's FIFA U-17 World Cup Qualifying matches, with U.S. Soccer announcing this squad this afternoon. While both will travel to Costa Rica for the event, Nagle

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Jhon Durán to Al-Nassr: Fire get 15% of Profit

Jhon Durán to Al-Nassr: Fire get 15% of Profit

Two years after Jhon Durán left the Chicago Fire for a club-record fee, he's on the move again. This time, it's a shock, record-breaking transfer from Aston Villa to Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, where he'll partner Cristiano Ronaldo up front.

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Coming and Going: Fire roster, depth chart updates

Coming and Going: Fire roster, depth chart updates

With less than four weeks to go before Gregg Berhalter’s first competitive match at the helm of the Chicago Fire, the team has continued to make moves to rework a roster that finished dead last in the MLS Eastern Conference last season. The most recent move was a somewhat

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What now for Arnaud Souquet?

What now for Arnaud Souquet?

Arnaud Souquet is on his way out of the Chicago Fire. That much is evident – the 32-year-old defender was left out of Gregg Berhalter's preseason squad, and given how the last few weeks have unfolded, it's obvious that he has no future with the

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Fede Navarro sold to Rosario Central

Fede Navarro sold to Rosario Central

Federico Navarro is no longer a Chicago Fire player, with the club announcing his departure for Argentine club Rosario Central earlier today. Navarro has spent three-and-a-half seasons in Chicago since joining the team mid-season in 2021. The Fire will also maintain a portion of the transfer

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Rominigue Kouamé joins Chicago Fire

Rominigue Kouamé joins Chicago Fire

The Chicago Fire announced the signing of Rominigue Kouamé from Cádiz this morning, adding a key piece less than a month before the start of the MLS season. The Côte d'Ivoire-born midfielder joins on an initial loan, with the Fire maintaining an option to buy. “We’re

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