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2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 4: Forwards

2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 4: Forwards

MIR97's preview of different positions and players on the field continues. With the beginning of the MLS season just around the corner, the final piece to look at are the attackers. Having somewhat lacked efficiency in the final third, the Fire will be looking to be a real

2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 3: Midfielders

2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 3: Midfielders

MIR is previewing the team’s roster ahead of the Fire’s 2024 season opener on Saturday, February 24. We’ll introduce you to each player, including how they joined the Fire, review their 2023 season, and go over expectations and hopes for the upcoming season. With the Fire capturing

We Are Chicago

We Are Chicago

Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. Last year when we started the site, I made sure that the first thing we posted was “Stand and Deliver”. What was literally just a forum post, typos and all, has been used as a creed for many of the

The Base Violence Necessary For Change

The Base Violence Necessary For Change

Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. So… I’m a bit late this week. Look, I had a lot of fun watching the Spongebob Super Bowl, but I also had a lot to drink. And instead of a hangover, like a normal person, I had a

2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 2: Defenders

2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 2: Defenders

Some insight into the Fire’s 2024 defensive core. Ahead of Major League Soccer’s 2024 season, the MenInRed97 team is previewing the current status of the Fire’s roster, and in this installment, the squad’s defense will be analyzed by yours truly. We’ll introduce you to each

Who is Hugo Cuypers? Why the Fire's new DP is a perfect fit...

Who is Hugo Cuypers? Why the Fire's new DP is a perfect fit...

For a sum of around $14 million, the Chicago Fire has just secured the third most expensive transfer in MLS history. With already vast experience in European competitions, Belgian forward Hugo Cuypers, who has been excelling recently for Gent, will be an immediate starter at the number 9 position for

Things Will Get Worse

Things Will Get Worse

Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. The preseason marches on and so does our guided meditation on the Chicago Fire. Look, I just wanna say that last week we had a great time imagining a better world, but up until the start of the season, what’

As Shrimple As That

As Shrimple As That

Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. Answering the call from a new era… It me. I tried to take the offseason as an opportunity to take a break from the Fire and collect myself. I went to therapy, I started listening to more Midwest Emo music,

Who is Allan Arigoni?

Who is Allan Arigoni?

The Chicago Fire has just confirmed the signing of Swiss-Jamaican right back Allan Arigoni on a season-long loan from Swiss club Lugano ahead of the MLS preseason beginning in just a few days. The addition of Arigoni to the Fire roster is one to look forward to, considering his dynamic,

The Men In Red BACK IN RED scarf side one

Custom Scarves Now Available For Pre-Order

In 2024, the Fire will return to being the Men In Red for the first time since their return to Soldier Field. To celebrate, we’re launching our first-ever merchandise, a custom scarf to be made for us by Ruffneck Scarves, who produce many of the higher-quality scarves you’ve

How Do You Live

How Do You Live

Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. This week we saw a wild NWSL Final that went in so many surprising directions, the long-awaited end to the first round of the MLS Playoffs, and the start of the WE League season. But with all that happening, I

Outgoing Mail

Outgoing Mail

Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. About a month ago, I asked for questions from my readers to answer. And boy, did I take my time answering every single question. I called it the mailbag, and it’s honestly something that I can do maybe once

You’re Gonna Carry That Weight

You’re Gonna Carry That Weight

Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. Last week, immediately following the Sad Bois recording session, I went out to get both my flu and COVID booster shots. Well, that and get pizza, but the pizza cost way too much, and I guess I’m not doing

New York City FC 1, Chicago Fire 0 | Player Ratings

New York City FC 1, Chicago Fire 0 | Player Ratings

With complete control over their fate, the Fire missed out on the playoffs once again after a goal from Julián Fernández in the 64th minute hoisted the hosts into the post-season. Here is a recap of the Fire’s individual performers. *Players are listed in the order they lined up,