The Chicago Fire are hosting CF Montréal in an important game early in the MLS season today. Though the Fire looked solid in their first three games of 2024 against Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Columbus, they emerged from that difficult trio with just one point, losing twice. Now, they have an
The Chicago Fire’s Soldier Field showdown with high-flying CF Montréal is less than 24 hours away, and the Men in Red trained on the lakefront ahead of the unusual 1 p.m. kickoff. A host of international call-ups overshadowed the Friday news cycle, however, with several Fire players sparking
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.
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
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
The Chicago Fire are on the road again, traveling to Ohio to take on defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew. For the Fire, still looking to find their first win of 2024 after dropping points in both of their opening two games, it represents an opportunity to finally get in
The Chicago Fire are back on the road for game three of the MLS season and are set to take on defending MLS champion Columbus Crew, led by Wilfried Nancy.
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
The Chicago Fire are back at Soldier Field tonight, and they'll be donning the famous red jerseys for the first time since 2019 when they take on reigning Supporters Shield winner FC Cincinnati. More than 25,000 fans, including a sold-out supporters' section, will be in attendance
The Chicago Fire will return to red jerseys for the first time since 2019 this Saturday, hosting reigning Supporters Shield winner FC Cincinnati in their home opener at Soldier Field. Check out our MIR97 match preview below.
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
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 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
Brian Gutiérrez and Fabian Herbers stole the headlines in Chester, Pa. last night as the Chicago Fire battled the Philadelphia Union to a 2-2 draw. We spoke with both players, as well as head coach Frank Klopas, in the wake of the instant classic at Subaru Park. Video: Max Sánchez
CHESTER, Pa. — A cold but intense night on the banks of the Delaware River produced an instant classic as the Chicago Fire opened their 2024 MLS campaign with a thrilling 2-2 draw with the Philadelphia Union. Homegrown midfielder Brian Gutiérrez stole the headlines with a goal and an assist as
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