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Berhalter “Pleased” As Summer Window Winds Down

Berhalter “Pleased” As Summer Window Winds Down

The summer transfer window has been a busy one for the Chicago Fire, with three incomings and one outgoing making a splash within Major League Soccer. The window comes to a close tonight, and after the additions of FC Porto's André Franco, CF Montréal's Joel Waterman,

Inter Miami-Chicago Fire Clash Rescheduled for September

Inter Miami-Chicago Fire Clash Rescheduled for September

The Chicago Fire’s away match against Inter Miami has been rescheduled to September 30th, the clubs announced this morning. Miami advanced to the semifinals of Leagues Cup with a 2-1 win over Tigres last night and, as such, must recalibrate their schedule once again. The match at Chase Field

Sources: Fire Signing TSC's Viktor Radojević

Sources: Fire Signing TSC's Viktor Radojević

The Chicago Fire are closing in on the signing of TSC Bačka Topola left back Viktor Radojević, sources confirmed to MIR97 Media. Radojević is signing an Under-22 Initiative contract with the Fire and is not a done deal but should be completed before tomorrow's deadline. GiveMeSport reported the

Mar 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman (16) kicks the ball against Chicago Fire FC during t

What Waterman, Terán Deals Mean for the Chicago Fire's Roster

The Chicago Fire had their most consequential 24 hours of the summer transfer window so far, with a major departure and addition taking place in quick succession and both coming to light Tuesday morning. Carlos Terán, the team's longest-serving non-homegrown player, left the club for Brazilian Serie B

Jul 9, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman (16) kicks the ball away against Forge FC Hamilton dur

Sources: Joel Waterman Traded to Chicago Fire

CF Montréal’s Joel Waterman has been traded to the Chicago Fire, sources confirmed to MIR97 Media. Maxime Truman also reported the trade earlier this morning. The Fire will part with a base of $500,000 of General Allocation Money spread across this season and next ($200,000 in 2025,

Mar 22, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Chicago Fire FC defender Carlos Teran (4) warms up prior to the second half a

Sources: Carlos Terán Sold to Athletico Paranaense

Carlos Terán is on the way to Athletico Paranaense in a permanent move, sources told MIR97 Media. The Colombian's departure was heavily rumored in the Brazilian media in the last 24 hours and was completed last night. Terán, 24, joined the Chicago Fire in 2020 in the midst

Thunderstruck: Chicago Fire 3, St. Louis CITY SC 2

Thunderstruck: Chicago Fire 3, St. Louis CITY SC 2

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Lightning doesn’t just strike twice, but it’s struck three times in Chicago over St. Louis. The Chicago Fire kept their perfect home record against St. Louis CITY alive on Saturday after a thrilling, end-to-end 3-2 win in Bridgeview. In the context of the season, it’s

Berhalter: Franco Initiated Fire Move

Berhalter: Franco Initiated Fire Move

The Chicago Fire finally made the loan move for FC Porto’s André Franco, marking the biggest moment of the summer transfer window so far. The Portuguese attacking midfielder adds another dimension to the Fire’s roster for the final stretch of the regular season. Here’s the latest on

Fire Confirm André Franco Loan Arrival

Fire Confirm André Franco Loan Arrival

The Chicago Fire confirmed the arrival of 27-year-old midfielder André Franco on a short-term loan from FC Porto until the end of the MLS season this morning. The deal was completed in recent days but is now official following clearance from Major League Soccer and all other necessary bodies, as

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. LAFC

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. LAFC

Bridgeview, Illinois, was the setting for Major League Soccer’s biggest spectacle this weekend as Korean superstar Son Heung-min made his LAFC debut. But there was still a regular season soccer game to be played, and it was quite a thriller, as the Chicago Fire settled for a 2-2 draw

Trip Fleming

Trip Fleming earns maiden Fire first team call-up

Trip Fleming shocked many when he left the University of Wisconsin early to sign an MLS Next Pro contract with Chicago Fire II. Now, he is set for his first-ever first team call-up, and could be poised for an MLS debut against Son Heung-min and LAFC. Fleming, who has consistently

Djé D’Avilla can be Chicago’s “Yaya”

Djé D’Avilla can be Chicago’s “Yaya”

When a relatively unknown, towering, and commanding Ivorian defensive midfielder arrived in Chicago wearing the number 42, Fire fans were obviously captivated. And when they learned of his nearly $5 million price tag, Djé D’Avilla was hard to ignore. Four months on, they’re seeing the player that they

Sources: Fire In Talks For André Franco Loan

Sources: Fire In Talks For André Franco Loan

The Chicago Fire are in negotiations to sign André Franco on loan from FC Porto, sources told MIR97 Media. The interest was reported earlier this morning by GiveMeSport. Franco, a 27-year-old Portuguese midfielder, will, crucially, not be a Designated Player as suggested in the initial report. Instead, he will arrive

Sources: Omari Glasgow Joining Loudoun on Loan

Sources: Omari Glasgow Joining Loudoun on Loan

Chicago Fire winger Omari Glasgow is joining USL Championship club Loudoun United on loan, sources told MIR97 Media. The Guyanese international has played just seven minutes in Major League Soccer since the end of May. The loan until the end of the season will enable Glasgow to play regular minutes,