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Missael Rodríguez loaned to Omaha

Missael Rodríguez loaned to Omaha

Chicago Fire homegrown striker Missael Rodríguez is going on loan to USL League One's Union Omaha, the club confirmed today. The move will be a development-focused loan for Rodríguez, who now finds himself fourth on the center forward depth chart behind Hugo Cuypers, Georgios Koutsias, and Tom Barlow.

“Trailblazer” Justin Reynolds embarking on Lugano loan

“Trailblazer” Justin Reynolds embarking on Lugano loan

Ever since Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto purchased FC Lugano in 2021, the synergy between the two clubs has reaped benefits for both. Homegrown defender Justin Reynolds will complete his short-term loan move to the sister club in the Swiss Super League, writing a new chapter in the relationship and

Chicago Fire players tustle iwth a Columbus crew player during a soccer game

100 Minutes: Columbus Crew 2, Chicago Fire 1

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Late daggers are nothing new for the Chicago Fire. In 2024, a years-long trend shows no signs of breaking. The Columbus Crew earned a late winner against the Men in Red, who stumbled to a 2-1 defeat in their second road game of the season, ensuring they enter

Chicago Fire player Maren Haile Selassie plays the ball during a game at Soldier Field

Klopas, Fire seeking fresh ideas at outside back

When Andrew Gutman went down injured less than two minutes into the Chicago Fire’s 2024 season, Frank Klopas’ seemingly straightforward plans at left back had to go out the window. The 28-year-old defender, among the top fullbacks in MLS, had been acquired in a blockbuster trade to strengthen a

Andrew Gutman to miss 3-5 weeks after MRI

Andrew Gutman to miss 3-5 weeks after MRI

Chicago Fire left back Andrew Gutman will miss roughly three to five weeks through injury, source told MIR97 Media. The new signing made his first MLS start for the Fire last Saturday when the team opened their season at the Philadelphia Union, but within two minutes of kickoff, he had

Why Xherdan Shaqiri will captain the Fire in 2024

Why Xherdan Shaqiri will captain the Fire in 2024

Chicago Fire head coach Frank Klopas spoke to the media for his first mid-week press conference of the 2024, addressing a number of questions surroudning the buildup to Saturday's home opener against FC Cincinnati. The Fire's captaincy change, Andrew Gutman's health, and the U.

Brian Gutiérrez named to MLS Team of the Matchday

Brian Gutiérrez named to MLS Team of the Matchday

Brian Gutiérrez was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday the league announced this Monday, receiving well-deserved recognition for his man of the match performance against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday. The 20-year-old marked the start of the new season with a goal and an assist, finding the back

Amid lockout, Fire will open MLS season with replacement refs

Amid lockout, Fire will open MLS season with replacement refs

Typically, refereeing assignments in MLS are not a story. Today, they are. As the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) lockout is still ongoing, the Chicago Fire’s season opener against the Philadelphia Union, like every other MLS game this weekend, will be refereed by replacement officials. The pool of officials