Sam Williams Loaned to Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Williams joins the club on a season-long loan.
Mbokazi, Dithejane Choose Chicago: “I Saw Them on Instagram!”
The two South African stars have joined the Fire for preseason.
Why Robert Lewandowski To The Chicago Fire Might Be Real This Time
Rumors linking the Barcelona forward to MLS are at an all-time high.
Jonathan Bamba Aiming For Côte d'Ivoire, World Cup Push
The 29-year-old dreams of featuring for Les Éléphants this summer.
How Mbokazi, Cupps fit into the Chicago Fire in 2026
The Fire now have two exciting defensive prospects at different stages of their development.
Exclusive: Chicago Fire sign Puso Dithejane
Dithejane joins the Men in Red on a 4.5-year, U-22 Initiative deal.
9 New Year’s Resolutions for the Fire in 2026
We continue our annual tradition and make a list of Resolutions for a fun – and winning – 2026 for the Chicago Fire.
MIR97’s Chicago Fire End-of-Season Awards 2025
2025 may have been a bridge year for the Chicago Fire under new Head Coach Gregg Berhalter, but it was still one of the most unforgettable seasons in recent memory. The Fire finally snapped their eight-year playoff drought and secured their first postseason win since 2009, and did so
Chicago Fire Sign Goalkeeper Josh Cohen
The Chicago Fire have signed Israeli-American goalkeeper Josh Cohen to a one-and-a-half-year deal, the club announced this morning. Cohen was a free agent after leaving Atlanta United last year. Cohen, 33, has had a unique career that has taken him to three continents. Born in
Justin Reynolds Traded to SKC
Chicago Fire homegrown defender Justin Reynolds has been traded to Sporting Kansas City, the clubs announced this afternoon. In exchange, the Fire received a third round SuperDraft pick in 2028 and up to $100,000 of General Allocation Money. Reynolds, 21, spent most of his time in Chicago as a
4 Players Who Could Leave the Chicago Fire in January
The Chicago Fire’s second offseason under Gregg Berhalter is now rolling, with five signings already secured before New Year’s Eve. The arrivals likely aren’t done yet, but with the MLS roster now at its limit of 30 players, someone must be sold for every new signing this
Sources: Robin Lod Signs with Chicago Fire in Free Agency
Robin Lod has signed with the Chicago Fire in free agency, sources told MIR97 Media. Lod signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the club running until June 2028. Lod, a 32-year-old Finnish international, has been one of the most consistent players in MLS across the
Chicago Fire draft Jack Sandmeyer at #18
With their lone pick in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft, the Chicago Fire opted to select Jack Sandmeyer out of the University of North Carolina. The midfielder, who can also play as a center back, was the 18th overall pick in the first round. Sandmeyer, who is 23 years old and
MLS SuperDraft 2026: Everything you need to know
The MLS SuperDraft feels like it's on borrowed time, but it's back for 2026 nonetheless, and teams will have the opportunity to choose from some of the top college soccer players. Though it's been a fixture of the league since its early days, the
Mbokazi Named to South Africa AFCON Squad
The Chicago Fire will be represented at the African Cup of Nations this year. New signing Mbekezeli Mbokazi, who joined the team earlier this month from South African side Orlando Pirates, will represent Bafana Bafana this month at the event. Mbokazi, 20, is considered one of Africa’s top young
Koutsias Officially Moves to FC Lugano
Georgios Koutsias has officially completed a permanent transfer to FC Lugano, the Chicago Fire announced this morning. Koutsias has been on loan in Switzerland since last year. The 21-year-old Greek forward — who was an Under-22 Initiative signing by the Fire ahead of the 2023 season — spent two