A heavily depleted Chicago Fire traveled to Texas to face FC Dallas and went down by a goal in weather thoroughly unconducive to the kind of possession-based, ball-dominant soccer that Fire Head Coach Gregg Berhalter has espoused. They then walked away with a 3-1 victory, giving Berhalter his first win
Having notched their first point in the standings last week in their home opener, the Chicago Fire head to Dallas where they take on an old – if now unfamiliar – foe in FC Dallas as the team searches for its first win of the season. The match is also the team’
A handful of days before Christmas, MLS gave journalists who cover the league or its teams and the most ardent fans – “sickos,” as longtime league personality Andrew Wiebe has affectionately called them – an early gift by releasing the amount of general allocation money (GAM) that each team had available. Today,
On Monday, MIR97 Media joined other reporters and journalists for a tour of the Endeavor Health Performance Center, the team’s new, state-of-the-art training facility in the Near West Side as part of the team’s official ribbon cutting ceremony. We were guided through the facility by Paul Cadwell, the
The Chicago Fire hosted sponsors, media and other guests at the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the Endeavor Health Performance Center, the team’s new training facility. The Center represents a $100 million investment for the team and moves the sporting aspects of the Fire first team, second team in
The Fire put points – well, a point – on the board, getting a draw against D.C. United in the coldest home opener in team history. It was also the second-coldest home game in team history, after the team’s 3-3 draw against FC Cincinnati on March 18, 2023. We saw
One week after Chicago Fire fans got a taste of the Gregg Berhatler era on TV, they got to see it live as the team hosted D.C. United at Soldier Field. Last week, a promising start turned into a familiar result as the Fire saw two leads evaporate on
For the second time in a row, the Chicago Fire will host a game at Soldier Field and Gregg Berhalter will be at the center of discussion. Last time, it was the Fire’s last home game of the season, and Gregg Berhatler’s role was ceremonial – having just been
Brian Gutiérrez, now with two senior U.S. Men’s National Team caps to his credit. Maren Haile-Selassie, a fan favorite for his explosive speed on the wing. David Poreba, the reigning MLS Next Pro MVP and Golden Boot winner, having earned a first-team deal with his hometown club. New
The Fire’s first game of the Gregg Berhalter era is in the books. Although the result is painfully familiar, and the team is still looking for their first opening-day win since 2009, the team nonetheless showed real progress – although the 4-2 loss also shows just that the Fire are
On Saturday, 126 days after their last competitive match, the Chicago Fire will take to the pitch in Columbus against the Crew. In that time, the Gregg Berhalter era in has started in Chicago, with a revamped front office, a new coaching staff, and a significantly reworked roster that has
With the Fire’s first season under Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter set to kick off, the team at MIR97 Media has predictions for the team in 2025. We cover everything from individual accolades to team performance in key competitions. Team Golden Boot Winner Alex Calabrese: Hugo
The Chicago Fire team that is set to take to the pitch on Saturday in Columbus will look radically different than the one that last played a competitive match in 2024. There has been significant roster turnover, and about half of the players on the roster are new. The team
Before sitting down with sponsors at the Chicago Fire foundation’s annual preseason luncheon, Kellyn Acosta took time to talk about his new teammates, his leadership role with the team, the importance of the club being connected to the community, and more. Be sure to also check out our exclusive
In MLS, roster moves late in preseason can ultimately have a huge impact on a team’s fortunes. Sometimes, the move seemingly comes out of nowhere. Sometimes, the signing was rumored. Others, the move was right in front of you. That’s the case with Omar González, the newest veteran
For the second year in a row, the Chicago Fire hosted a launch party to introduce their new kit. Last year, the Return to Red was unveiled in front of an invited crowd of club legends, sponsors and VIPs and selected supporters. This year, the celebration was open to all
