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A Golden Chord: Chicago Fire 1, Nashville SC 0

A Golden Chord: Chicago Fire 1, Nashville SC 0

The Chicago Fire began their three-game midsummer homestand on the right note as they stunned seemingly unstoppable Nashville SC, earning a 1-0 win under the bright lights of Soldier Field. A season-high crowd of over 22,000 were in attendance for what will prove to be a memorable night on

Close up shot of Chicago Fire FC Players Fabian Herbers and Rafael Czichos in soccer training uniforms

Navarro to miss several weeks; Doumbia awaiting visa

For the Chicago Fire, an upcoming three-match homestand against Nashville SC, CF Montréal, and Toronto FC is quite possibly the most important stretch of the season thus far. Frank Klopas’ team managed to extract six points from a possible nine during their difficult roadtrip over the last two weeks, winning

Fire Sign Ousmane Doumbia from Lugano

Fire Sign Ousmane Doumbia from Lugano

The Fire have signed Doumbia. No, this isn’t FIFA 13. And no, it isn’t the same Doumbia… that’s his brother. On the surface, this is a head-scratcher. Ousmane Doumbia is a 31-year-old central midfielder from Swiss sister club Lugano, and he’ll occupy the Fire’s third

La Vie En Rose: Portland Timbers 1, Chicago Fire 2

La Vie En Rose: Portland Timbers 1, Chicago Fire 2

For the first time ever, the Chicago Fire have defeated the Portland Timbers. Despite a shorthanded squad, the Men in Red stole an unlikely late 2-1 win on the road in Cascadia. A late goal from Kei Kamara secured the victory, and strong defensive performances closed out the massive win,

Mihailovic, Slonina named to USMNT's Gold Cup roster

Mihailovic, Slonina named to USMNT's Gold Cup roster

The U.S. Men’s National Team is in the midst of preparations for the CONCACAF Nations League, which will kick off this Thursday, but another tournament is just around the corner. The CONCACAF Gold Cup begins just six days after the Nations League final, so the 23-man squad was

Inexplicable: Chicago Fire 1, Columbus Crew 2

Inexplicable: Chicago Fire 1, Columbus Crew 2

Countless times this season, fans of the Chicago Fire have been left wondering, “what just happened?” Never more so than today. The Fire left Soldier Field tonight empty-handed after a 2-1 loss against the Columbus Crew, but it’s practically impossible to explain how. And why. Despite the crushing 4-1

Houston and Chicago players jostle for the ball during a soccer game

Bad Blood: Chicago Fire 1, Houston Dynamo 4

Chicago Fire 1, Houston Dynamo 4. Few would have expected that scoreline when they shuffled into SeatGeek Stadium tonight and absolutely no one wanted to believe it was even possible. Yet, it happened. And the Chicago Fire are out of the U.S. Open Cup at the quarterfinal stage. Frank

Just Short: FC Cincinnati 1, Chicago Fire 0

Just Short: FC Cincinnati 1, Chicago Fire 0

So near, yet so far. The Chicago Fire showed resilience and defensive solidity to battle league-leading FC Cincinnati on the road, but ultimately came up just short in a 1-0 loss. Cincinnati – who had won every game at home in 2023 heading into tonight – are a course for the best-ever

Lacking Ideas: Toronto FC 0, Chicago Fire 0

Lacking Ideas: Toronto FC 0, Chicago Fire 0

The goals had to stop eventually. After numerous high-scoring matches in recent weeks, the Chicago Fire had to settle for a stale 0-0 draw with Toronto FC, as they played their Canadian opposition to a defensive stalemate at BMO Field. Neither team could ever catch much momentum as the Men

One Step Closer: Austin FC 0, Chicago Fire 2

One Step Closer: Austin FC 0, Chicago Fire 2

So close, you can almost taste it. The Chicago Fire are through to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup following a thrilling 2-0 road win over Austin FC, led by captain Rafa Czichos and DP Xherdan Shaqiri. Frank Klopas’ team was fantastic from start to finish as they