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Opposition Report: Philadelphia Union

Opposition Report: Philadelphia Union

Fresh off of their first home win of the season against Minnesota United last week, the Chicago Fire will host a struggling Philadelphia Union team at Soldier Field. The Fire will be looking to avenge a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat at the Union earlier in the year, while the visitors are

Fiesta in Bridgeview: Mexico's visit to Chicago

Fiesta in Bridgeview: Mexico's visit to Chicago

“I think that soccer won today.” Those were the words of Chicago Red Stars head coach, Chris Petrucelli, following his team’s 5-2 defeat in a friendly match with the senior women’s national team of Mexico. The Red Stars, who were without several key players due to national team

Heat Rising: Chicago Fire 2, Minnesota United 1

Heat Rising: Chicago Fire 2, Minnesota United 1

Moreso than ever before during the Ezra Hendrickson era, things are looking up for the Chicago Fire. In spite of yet another low turnout at Soldier Field, the Fire stunned unbeaten Minnesota United, 2-1 thanks to a pair of first half goals from their most experienced player, and soared up

Opposition Report: Minnesota United

Opposition Report: Minnesota United

The Chicago Fire haven't lost in three matches, but this weekend, they'll be taking on an opponent who hasn't lost all season. Minnesota United are next up on the agenda, and they'll be looking to follow up their impressive road win in

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Cold and Dry: Chicago Fire 0, D.C. United 0

The Chicago Fire drew D.C. United at home tonight in a dry 0-0 draw that never really came to life. Wayne Rooney’s United team frustrated the Fire with their conservative approach that never gave the home team much room to operate going forward, and opportunities were few and

Opposition Report: D.C. United

Opposition Report: D.C. United

Following their first win of the season week in Miami, the Chicago Fire return to Soldier Field to take on Wayne Rooney and D.C. United. Ahead of Saturday's clash with one of MLS' most historic clubs, we spoke with Sarah Kallassy of the District Press to

10 Dilemmas: Shaqiri, Gutiérrez, or both?

10 Dilemmas: Shaqiri, Gutiérrez, or both?

Last weekend in Miami, just as the Chicago Fire seemed to be stumbling to yet another disappointing collapse, 19-year-old attacking midfielder Brian Gutiérrez was the man who stepped up in the biggest moment. Upon receiving a pass from fellow homegrown Javier Casas, Gutiérrez charged forward with the ball and attracted

Flip the Script: Chicago Fire 3, Inter Miami 2

Flip the Script: Chicago Fire 3, Inter Miami 2

Sometimes, you just need one magical moment to turn a season around. The Chicago Fire have had a rough start to 2023, but they finally earned their first win of 2023 as they stunned Inter Miami in South Florida, 3-2. After witnessing a two-goal lead dissipate for the second week

Matchday 5 Opposition Report: Inter Miami

Matchday 5 Opposition Report: Inter Miami

The still-winless Chicago Fire travel down to Florida this weekend to take on Inter Miami as they look to finally kickstart their season. Miami have had a mixed bag of results to start their year, but have proven to be a formidable team at home and this will be a