The Chicago Fire are fortunate to have been blessed with several of the United States’ brightest young stars, but what this Spring holds for them is still up in the air. Midfielder Brian Gutiérrez and goalkeeper Chris Brady, both 19, have each started all but one of the Fire’s
“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
The Chicago Fire’s home locker room at Soldier Field can either be a fun place to be or a very depressing one. It all depends on the outcome of the match prior, and fortunately, it was quite pleasant this past Saturday. Kei Kamara wasn’t the first player to
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
The Chicago Fire may be on a three-match unbeaten streak, but entering this weekend's home matchup with Minnesota United, there is a sense of urgency that more wins are needed. While the Fire haven't lost at home, tomorrow's match will be a sneakily difficult
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
The Chicago Fire are still looking to catch some momentum this season, and they will have to opportunity to pick up an important three points when they take on Minnesota United this Saturday. Three potential starters are inching closer to a return to fitness, while a new arrival from across
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
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
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
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
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
The Chicago Fire had a handful of players called up for the respective national teams, but this year, that is more of a problem than a cause for celebration. For whatever reason, perhaps related to the strained regular season schedule caused by the expanded Leagues Cup, MLS will play through
After each Fire game this season, we’re asking our followers to select their Man of the Match. Today, you voted for midfielder Brian Gutiérrez. https://twitter.com/meninred97/status/1637281367909081089?s=20 It was a frustrating night for the Fire, who saw a 3-1 lead evaporate in the last
Soccer is a cruel game. The Chicago Fire drew FC Cincinnati tonight, and for the second week in a row, they had their hearts broken in the final moments. Despite carrying a 3-1 lead deep into the second half, they saw it evaporate as the guests scored twice in the
Earlier this week, the Chicago Fire announced the signing of Mexican left-back Alonso Aceves on a season-long loan from Pachuca. We spoke with him after the first team training session on Friday for his first official interview as a Fire player. How do you feel about becoming a new Chicago