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Tim Hotze

Tim is MenInRed97's Managing Editor and a co-host of The Bonfire podcast. He has been with MIR97 since launch in 2023 and is a MLS roster rule nerd and has tasted all 31 flavors of allocation money.

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Chicago Fire FC huddle vs Atlanta

Fire Roster, Cap Situation Ahead of the Summer Transfer Window

With the MLS Secondary Transfer window set to open July 24th, the Chicago Fire and other MLS teams can soon bring in players from around the league and around the world. The window stays open through August 21st. As a reminder, teams can announce deals at any time, including before

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Jack Elliott and Philip Zinckernagel at Montreal July 19 2025

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire 2, CF Montréal 0

The Chicago Fire found their way back in the win column with a 2-0 victory over CF Montréal. The win gives the team 32 points, two more than the Fire managed in all of 2024 with 11 games left to play. With the win, the squad also notched up

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5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs San Diego FC

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs San Diego FC

Chris Brady was back in net and Kellyn Acosta and Rominigue Kouamé were both in the lineup, but the Chicago Fire still fell short, falling 2-1 to Western Conference-topping San Diego FC at Soldier Field. Even if a narrow loss at home has become all too familiar to

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Jul 5, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga (21) argues with Chicago Fire FC defender Jack Elliott

Just short: FC Cincinnati 2-1 Chicago Fire

The Chicago Fire fell just short against a surging FC Cincinnati side, falling 2-1 in a closely-contested match. Throughout the game, the Fire stood toe-to-toe to the team at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference standings at the final whistle, arguably edging the Supporters Shield

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Brian Gutierrez, Philip Zinckernagel, Andrew Gutman, Jonathan Dean, Jonathan Bamba celebrate Gutierrez goal against Charlotte

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. Charlotte FC

The Chicago Fire finally got a win in front of home fans, ending a two game goalless drought at Soldier Field as they went up 3-0 against Charlotte before holding on for a 3-2 win. That ultimately felt more comfortable than the scoreline indicates. Here are five takeaways

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Jack Elliott heads the ball against Charlotte FC on May 17, 2025

Must Win: Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC Match 19 Preview

It’s starting to feel like the honeymoon is over for Gregg Berhalter and the 2025 Chicago Fire, and the pressure is now firmly on the team to win – at home, in Soldier Field. Wednesday’s loss to a heavily-depleted Philadelphia Union side in a match where the Fire

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Bitter home: Chicago Fire 0, Philadelphia Union 1

Bitter home: Chicago Fire 0, Philadelphia Union 1

Chicago, Ill. — Sometimes, all it takes is one goal. And sometimes, the goal isn't yours. Kicking off the second half of their season, the Chicago Fire hosted the conference-leading Philadelphia Union at Soldier Field. After a first half that saw the Fire already match already match their

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Mar 22, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Chicago Fire FC forward Philip Zinckernagel (11) celebrates scoring during th

Philip Zinckernagel Named to MLS All-Star Roster

Philip Zinckernagel is going to Austin. The Danish winger was named to the 2025 MLS All-Star roster by Austin FC (and All-Star game) head coach NIco Estévez. As a result, Zinckernagel becomes the first All-Star for the Fire since the 2023 season, when Kei Kamara was named

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