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Mar 16, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC midfielder Brian Gutierrez (17) celebrates after defeating CF Montreal at Soldier Field. (Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports)

Brian Gutiérrez's Top 5 Chicago Fire Moments

The Brian Gutiérrez era in Chicago is over as he joins Chivas de Guadalajara in a $5 million swap. The Chicago native has spent his entire career with the Fire, rising through all the youth ranks before signing a homegrown contract in 2020 and becoming a first team regular in

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Can Brian Gutiérrez have a breakout 2025 season and become a focal point of the team's offense?

Brian Gutiérrez joins Chivas de Guadalajara

Brian Gutiérrez has officially left the Chicago Fire for Liga MX giants Chivas, the clubs announced this morning. It's the end of an era in Chicago, where Gutiérrez has been a staple and fan favorite for the last five years. The move is in the ballpark of $5

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Jason Shokalook signed to Chicago Fire first team

Jason Shokalook signed to Chicago Fire first team

Jason Shokalook has signed a first team MLS deal with the Chicago Fire, the club announced this morning. Shokalook won the MLS Next Pro Golden Boot in 2025. “We are continuing to build a competitive roster that is committed to getting better every single day,” said Director of Football and

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Fire Announce 2026 Roster Decisions

Fire Announce 2026 Roster Decisions

The Chicago Fire announced their roster decisions for the end of the 2025 season, and they came out just about as expected. Unlike last season, when incoming Head Coach and Director of Football Gregg Berhalter planned to turn over more than half of the roster, this year sees just a

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Chicago Fire's 2026 MLS Schedule Released

Chicago Fire's 2026 MLS Schedule Released

The Chicago Fire's 2026 schedule is now confirmed, and the Men in Red can already begin marking their calendars for the new season. Gregg Berhalter is hoping to take his team to another level in his second MLS season, and he now knows the pathway to doing so

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Official: André Franco to Chicago Fire made permanent

Official: André Franco to Chicago Fire made permanent

André Franco is now permanently a Chicago Fire player, the club announced this morning. Franco originally joined the Fire in August on loan from FC Porto with an option to buy, and he will now officially return next season as a TAM player. Just six games into his MLS career,

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Anton Salétros Joins Chicago Fire from AIK

Anton Salétros Joins Chicago Fire from AIK

The Chicago Fire announced their first new signing for the 2026 season today, confirming the addition of Swedish international midfielder Anton Salétros from AIK. Salétros signed a three-year deal with the club. Salétros, 29, has experience in Sweden, Hungary, Russia, Norway, and France. He has 19 caps for the

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Sources: Jason Nemo Signs Chicago Fire II Deal

Sources: Jason Nemo Signs Chicago Fire II Deal

The Chicago Fire have signed 15-year-old goalkeeper Jason Nemo to an MLS Next Pro contract, sources told MIR97 Media. Nemo will begin with the second team next season. The Evanston native, who was the starting goalkeeper for the United States at the CONCACAF Under-15 Championship this past

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Brian Gutiérrez playing against the Philadelphia Union

Bad and Ugly: Chicago Fire 0, Philadelphia Union 3

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — The Chicago Fire’s 2025 season ended tonight in Bridgeview with a depressing whimper as they were destroyed 3-0 by the Philadelphia Union. Backup goalkeeper Jeff Gal was at the center of it all as the Union ran away with Game 2 before halftime. Shortly before kickoff,

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Oct 26, 2025; Chester, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Fire FC goalkeeper Chris Brady (1) saves a shootout attempt against the Phi

Brady Out for Fire-Union Game 2

Chris Brady has been ruled out for the Chicago Fire's MLS Cup Playoffs First Round Game Two match against the Philadelphia Union. Jeff Gal will start in his place, making his first career postseason start after being a second-string for all of 2025. Gal, 32, has only

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Chicago Fire FC look on during the shootout against the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park.

Square One: Philadelphia Union 2 (4), Chicago Fire 2 (2)

CHESTER, Pa. — The Chicago Fire’s playoff dream is hanging by a thread this week in light of a shootout loss in Pennsylvania on Sunday night. The Men in Red clawed back a ridiculous 2-2 draw with the Supporters Shield champion Philadelphia Union, but lost on spot kicks after

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Player Ratings: Chicago Fire 3, Orlando City 1

Player Ratings: Chicago Fire 3, Orlando City 1

The Chicago Fire are through to the first round proper of the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs courtesy of a 3-1 win over Orlando City on Wednesday night. Brian Gutiérrez and Hugo Cuypers supplied the goals and sent the more than 13,000 Fire fans happy after a dominant performance

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Lions Sleep Tonight: Chicago Fire 3, Orlando City 1

Lions Sleep Tonight: Chicago Fire 3, Orlando City 1

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — For the first time since 2009, the Chicago Fire have won a playoff game. Bridgeview was the setting once again, and it came in a 3-1 thumping of Orlando City in the Eastern Conference Wild Card game. After a month-long experiment with a defensive back five,

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