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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

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,

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

Opposition Report: The Philadelphia Union

Opposition Report: The Philadelphia Union

The Chicago Fire will finally open their 2024 season tomorrow when they take on the star-studded Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park, a place they haven't won in over a decade. To help preview the big game, we spoke to Union beat reporter José Núñez, who answered our

Xherdan Shaqiri will look to return to his best after a down year in 2023.

MIR97's 2024 Chicago Fire Season Preview

The 2024 MLS season finally commences this week, and after a thrilling offseason, the Chicago Fire are finally ready to kick off a new year. This season is marked by the returns of sporting director Georg Heitz and head coach Frank Klopas, as well as the arrivals of star signings

How the Chicago Fire achieved roster compliance

How the Chicago Fire achieved roster compliance

Some late roster moves by the Chicago Fire will make the team roster compliant in time for Friday’s 8 p.m. deadline, sources tell MIR97 Media. Goalkeeper Spencer Richey will move to the Supplemental Roster, while midfielder Gastón Giménez will be given a Designated Player tag. Giménez, who was

Source: Justin Reynolds joining Lugano on loan

Source: Justin Reynolds joining Lugano on loan

Chicago Fire homegrown Justin Reynolds is joining sister club FC Lugano on a short-term loan until the end of the Swiss Super League season, sources tell MIR97 Media. The defender will help the Bianconeri in their push for European qualification. The deal to send Reynolds is a development-focused

Kacper Przybyłko offloaded to FC Lugano

Kacper Przybyłko offloaded to FC Lugano

Chicago Fire forward Kacper Przybyłko has left the club, the club confirmed in a statement this morning. Przybyłko will sign with sister club FC Lugano in the Swiss Super League, freeing up a Senior Roster spot and getting his expensive salary off the books. Moving Przybyłko had been among the

Fire announce signing of Kellyn Acosta

Fire announce signing of Kellyn Acosta

The Chicago Fire tonight announced the free agent signing of longtime U.S. international Kellyn Acosta. The midfielder signs to a TAM deal. Acosta has been a target for the Fire dating back to the fall, with the 28-year-old viewed among the team’s top targets in the