Skip to content

Alex Calabrese

Chicago Fire sign Leiria's Djé D'Avilla

Chicago Fire sign Leiria's Djé D'Avilla

The Chicago Fire have signed 21-year-old Dje D'Avilla from Portuguese second-tier club União de Leiria, per numerous reports. The Côte d'Ivoire-born midfielder will occupy a U-22 Initiative slot and an international slot on the Fire's roster. D'Avilla, who stands at six-foot-three and

Sources: Brody Williams signs Fire II contract

Sources: Brody Williams signs Fire II contract

15-year-old midfielder Brody Williams has signed a professional contract with Chicago Fire II, sources told MIR97 Media. The South African-born top prospect most recently played at the FC Barcelona Residency in Arizona but previously lived in the Chicago area. Williams, who has lived in the United States for four years,

Mar 15, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Fire defender Andrew Gutman (15) reacts after scoring against Toronto FC during

Gutman, Fire Silence Hostile Toronto Crowd

TORONTO, Ontario — In times of crisis, sport often brings nations together. However, amid the most dramatic breakdown in U.S.-Canada relations since the War of 1812, they’ve done anything but that. Indeed, the Chicago Fire found themselves impacted by this unprecedented geopolitical moment when they traveled north of

Mar 15, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Fire midfielder Sam Williams (47) and forward Tom Barlow (12) celebrate a win ov

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. Toronto FC

Don’t look now, but the Chicago Fire are winning games. Head Coach Gregg Berhalter has transformed everything in the organization since taking over during the offseason, and after earning the first win of the season last week against FC Dallas, the Men in Red made it two on the

Mar 15, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady (1), defender Leonardo Barroso (2) and defender Jack

Maple Meltdown: Toronto FC 1, Chicago Fire 2

TORONTO, Ontario — Go to Canada, get three points, and claim them tax-free through customs. That was the Chicago Fire’s goal this weekend when they took on Toronto FC, and they accomplished it, stunning the hosts 2-1 in come-from-behind fashion. Following the team’s first win of 2025, Head Coach

Jul 7, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Chicago Fire forward Hugo Cuypers (9) after his team was defeated 1-0 by the San Jose

Confident Cuypers Leading from the Front

Three games, three goals. It’s been quite the start to the season for forward Hugo Cuypers, the Chicago Fire’s club record signing, in his second season in Major League Soccer. While he’s undoubtedly leading from the front on the field, the Belgian has also taken up a

Sam Williams Signs with Chicago Fire First Team

Sam Williams Signs with Chicago Fire First Team

Sam Williams has signed a first team deal with the Chicago Fire, the club announced this morning. The midfielder previously signed an MLS Next Pro contract with the club in January and will be eligible for tomorrow's game against Toronto FC. Williams, 19, has trained with the first

Mar 8, 2025; Frisco, Texas, USA; Chicago Fire forward Hugo Cuypers (9) celebrates after he scores a goal on a penalty kick ag

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. FC Dallas

For just the second time in 234 days, the Chicago Fire have won a soccer game. And they did it in the most unlikely way possible, too, coming back from a late deficit on the road against FC Dallas to win 3-1, with all three tallies coming after the 82nd

Sources: Vitaliy Hlyut signs with Chicago Fire II

Sources: Vitaliy Hlyut signs with Chicago Fire II

Vitaliy Hlyut has signed an MLS Next Pro contract with Chicago Fire II, sources told MIR97 Media. The 16-year-old forward is one of the Fire's top academy talents. The deal sees Hlyut officially turn professional, with the possibility being that he could jump to the first team in

What now for the Chicago Fire midfield?

What now for the Chicago Fire midfield?

When the Chicago Fire took the field for MLS opening day last week in Columbus, the first tactical surprise of the Gregg Berhalter era came in midfield. It wasn't the personnel that was shocking; the midfield trio of Kellyn Acosta, Brian Gutiérrez, and Sergio Oregel Jr. largely picked

Feb 22, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Crew forward Diego Rossi (10) celebrates his second goal of the match in the seco

Burning Quickly: Columbus Crew 4, Chicago Fire 2

The Gregg Berhalter era has started for the Chicago Fire, but while there were some positive signs, it didn’t start with a win. Despite two early goals from Brian Gutiérrez, the Columbus Crew cruised to victory in the end at Lower.com Field. With a handful of injuries piling

Sergio Oregel Ready for "Dream" Opening Day Start

Sergio Oregel Ready for "Dream" Opening Day Start

Sergio Oregel has been anything but a first team fixture for the Chicago Fire over the last three seasons. But tonight, he's expected to take center stage, as he's set to make his first MLS start on opening day against the Columbus Crew. The Saturday night