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.
What Robin Lod Signing Means for Fire’s Roster
The Chicago Fire have landed one of the top players available in free agency, bringing on Finnish international Robin Lod from Minnesota United, where his 2026 option was declined. That marks the third year in a row where the Fire have brought on one of the top players available to
Chicago Fire To Compete in 2026 Leagues Cup
With the Fire in it, here's what you need to know about the tournament's new format
Formations, Positions of Need: Current Chicago Fire Depth Chart
The moves of U22 initiative players Brian Gutiérrez and Georgios Koutsias out has created space on the Fire’s roster – but also made clear the need for reinforcement in key areas of the pitch for the Fire as the team prepares for the 2026 MLS campaign. At the same time,
Mbokazi in, Gutiérrez and Koutsias out: Updated Chicago Fire Roster
It has been six weeks to the day since the Chicago Fire’s season ended, and one week since Inter Miami’s MLS Cup victory. In that time, the Fire’s front office, led by Gregg Berhalter in his capacity of director of football for the team, has been busy,
Chicago Fire to play in 2026 U.S. Open Cup
The U.S. Soccer Federation released the format, schedule and participants for the 2026 U.S. Open Cup and once again, the Chicago Fire will be participants. In the 111th edition of the tournament, a total of 80 teams, including 32 amateur clubs, will participate in the tournament proper, which
MLS Announces Schedule, Format Changes: Impact on Fire
Major League Soccer owners convened in Palm Beach, Florida voted today to shift the league’s season from an annual spring-to-fall calendar to a European-like fall-spring calendar. The change will go into place in 2027, following the league’s 2026 season. In the announcement, MLS Commissioner
Chicago Fire-Philadelphia Union Playoff Game Temporarily Stopped Due to Homophobic Chant
Bridgeview, Ill. — A rough game on the pitch for the Chicago Fire at SeatGeek was rendered uglier by actions from some fans in the stadium. The game had to be momentarily stopped twice late in the second half of the match by referee Jon Freemon due to an anti-gay
Chicago Fire Fall To Philadelphia, Ending Record-Breaking Season
The 2025 Chicago Fire FC’s season is over. The Fire fell 3-0 to the Philadelphia Union at SeatGeek Stadium, exiting their first-round series after two defeats in a row to the Supporters Shielder winners. Despite the defeat, however, the first season of the Gregg Berhalter era in
“We’ve earned the right to have this pressure:” Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union Round 1, Game 2 Preview
The storyline writes itself. From this point on, the Chicago Fire’s season ends one of two ways: In defeat, or lifting MLS Cup. Their next test is Saturday afternoon, at home at SeatGeek Stadium, in what will be the team’s final home game of the year, unless they
MLS Salary Data: Chicago Fire Up to Fifth-Highest Spenders in League
In a biannual tradition, the MLS Players Association has released the base and total guaranteed compensation for every player contract in the league. According to their data, the Fire have the fifth highest wage bill in MLS, up from seventh over the summer. While release in June gave a wealth
5 Things We Learned: Philadelphia Union 2(4) - Chicago Fire 2(2)
1. After an eight year interval without a playoff game, the Chicago Fire played their second postseason game in four days, this time on the road in Chester, Pennsylvania as they took on the Supporters Shield-winning Philadelphia Union in game one of the best-of-three series. Both teams
2025 End-of-Season Fan Survey
Even though the Chicago Fire are still in action, with a crucial game coming up at SeatGeek Stadium this Saturday, we’re nearing November and the MLS regular season is firmly in the rear-view mirror. We wanted to hear from you on a variety of topics – everything from your
“Nothing To Lose”: Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Series Preview
For the first time since 2009, the Chicago Fire are on the road for a playoff game. That year, the Fire won the home-and-away series against the New England Revolution by a 3-2 aggregate scoreline. This time, they face the Philadelphia Union in the playoffs for the
5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire 3, Orlando City 1
For the first time since 2009, Chicago Fire fans have a playoff win to celebrate. More than that, Gregg Berhalter’s team put on a complete match that answers many of the questions around the team heading into the postseason. Here’s five things we learned from the game that
"Do something incredible:" Chicago Fire vs Orlando City Wildcard Preview
The moment is finally here. For the first time in 2,922 days, the Chicago Fire are back in the postseason. Their opponent, for the first time in the postseason, is Orlando City, a team that unlike the Fire, have a coach now in his sixth season with the team