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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

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

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

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

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

Catching up with Gaga Slonina

Catching up with Gaga Slonina

Tonight, Chris Brady will take the field for the 12th time this season when the Chicago Fire takes on Atlanta United at Soldier Field. The 19-year-old goalkeeper has been one of the most impressive stories of the season so far, making the starting job his own, and playing

Opposition Report: Atlanta United

Opposition Report: Atlanta United

The games are coming thick and fast for the Chicago Fire, who now must face a hungry Atlanta United team at Soldier Field following the midweek loss at Charlotte. Atlanta have one of the most talented rosters in the league, and while they did have a difficult stretch since the

Jesse Marsch “Very Close” to USMNT Appointment

Jesse Marsch “Very Close” to USMNT Appointment

For months, rumors have swirled around the question of which head coach will lead the U.S. Men’s National Team into the next cycle and ultimately toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It appears that question is close to being answered. Former Chicago Fire and USMNT midfielder Jesse Marsch