The Bonfire – Episode 408: Montréal Preview
The Fire are back at Soldier Field on Saturday! John and Tim preview the matinée against CF Montréal and talk tactics and formations for the home opener.
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The Bonfire – Episode 407: The Fire Have a Problem In Houston
John and Tim welcome MIR 97 Founder Matt Shabelman around the Bonfire to review what went wrong in the Fire's first action of the 2026. Houston recovered in the second half after Hugo Cuypers open his account in the first half.
Panel Predictions: Golden Boot Winner to Fire’s 2026 Potential
Our staff compiled some predictions for the new season.
The Bonfire – Episode 406: 2026 Season Preview ft. Joe Lowery
With the Fire's 2026 season set to kick off this weekend, John and Tim are joined by special guest Joe Lowery of Backheeled to preview the 2026 year and the Fire's season opener against the Houston Dynamo.
The Bonfire – Episode 405: Fire Headline Coachella
The Fire head to California and John and Tim talk about the Fire's 3-2 win in their first game in Coachella
The Bonfire – Episode 404: Integrity Not Found
With the Fire quiet, league-wide news takes center stage
The Bonfire – Episode 403: Fire Conquer Florida
The Fire's first preseason trip wraps up with two wins in two games. In addition to the Fire definitively conquering Florida, proved by their victories over teams from Tennessee and Kansas, the duo talk about the squad updates. They also break down changes to MLS roster rules for
The Bonfire – Episode 402: The Men In Red Go To Florida
Tim and John talk Fire about Puso Dithejane's arrival, Kellyn Acosta's departure and SKC moves with Drew VanderPloeg from Home & Away.
For 3rd Kit, Fire Should Look To Their History
The Chicago Fire are getting a third kit in 2026. To nail the design, they should look to their archive
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.
Chicago Fire Advance to Face Philadelphia Union In MLS Playoffs
The Chicago Fire’s record-breaking season is set to continue. Because of the team’s 3-1 victory over Orlando City SC at SeatGeek Stadium, giving the team their first postseason win since 2009 after their first postseason game in eight years, the team will advance to face the Supporters Shield-winning
5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire 2, Columbus Crew 0
The Chicago Fire faced the Columbus Crew, the team that took them down 4-2 in their season opener and walked away with a 2-0 victory at the end of the night. The win – the second multi-goal win and second clean sheet in a row for the Fire against a playoff-bound
Sweet Revenge: D.C. United 1, Chicago Fire 7
The Chicago Fire headed to D.C. United as favorites to win, but none could have foreseen team’s eventual 7-1 victory at Audi Field. Both teams fielded makeshift lineups due to injuries and international call ups, with the league choosing to play through the June international window and CONCACAF