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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Chicago Fire 3, FC Cincinnati 3 | Man of the Match

Chicago Fire 3, FC Cincinnati 3 | Man of the Match

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

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Déjà Vu: Chicago Fire 3, FC Cincinnati 3

Déjà Vu: Chicago Fire 3, FC Cincinnati 3

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

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Matchday 4 Opposition Report: FC Cincinnati

Matchday 4 Opposition Report: FC Cincinnati

This weekend, the Chicago Fire will take on FC Cincinnati, a team they have inexplicably struggled to beat at home over the years. Still yet to win, it will be a tough match for the Fire, especially considering that FC Cincy is one of the most in-form teams in

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Refuerzo: Fire add Pachuca's Alonso Aceves on loan

Refuerzo: Fire add Pachuca's Alonso Aceves on loan

The MLS season may have already commenced, but the Chicago Fire’s roster is finally beginning to look more complete. The Fire have agreed to the signing of highly-rated Mexican left-back Alonso Aceves, the club announced today. Aceves will initially join on a one-year loan through the

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Heartbreak: Philadelphia Union 1, Chicago Fire 0

Heartbreak: Philadelphia Union 1, Chicago Fire 0

Tonight was one of those nights you wish that soccer was played over 89 minutes and not 90. The Chicago Fire traveled to Chester, Pennsylvania, tonight to take on the Philadelphia Union and fell to a heartbreaking 1-0 loss. It was a resilient performance, and the Fire made the

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The Long Line of Chicago Fire Goalkeepers

The Long Line of Chicago Fire Goalkeepers

On December 11th, 2016, the Chicago Fire made a trade that would have tremendous knock-on effects for years to come. Standout goalkeeper Sean Johnson was sent to Atlanta United in exchange for allocation money, and it set in motion a revolving door at his position. For half a decade,

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Matchday 3 Opposition Report: Philadelphia Union

Matchday 3 Opposition Report: Philadelphia Union

The Chicago Fire's second match of the season against the Philadelphia Union is right around the corner! After an opening day draw against NYCFC, the Fire will travel to Chester to take on the defending Eastern Conference champions. To get to know the Fire's opponent a

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Chicago Med: Fire injury news and updates

Chicago Med: Fire injury news and updates

In a vacuum, a 1-1 draw with New York City FC on opening day wasn't a terrible result. The Fire emerged with a point and a strong finish would typically leave fans encouraged that they could put up a fight against the Philadelphia Union next week. But

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Cancel the Ambulance: Chicago Fire 1, NYCFC 1

Cancel the Ambulance: Chicago Fire 1, NYCFC 1

And so it begins. The Chicago Fire opened their 2023 season tonight with a closely fought contest against New York City FC at Soldier Field, savoring a 1-1 draw in the second thanks to an unlikely hero, but the Men in Red were left weakened by a handful of

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