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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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Fire vs Inter Miami: Tactics and Starting XI

Fire vs Inter Miami: Tactics and Starting XI

The Fire host Inter Miami, a team they technically played two matches previously in the MLS regular season, a match that took place nearly a month and a half ago because of the Leagues Cup break. Miami weren’t able to repeat their Leagues Cup victory with Lionel Messi sidelined

Chicago Fire FC Spencer goalkeeper Richey dives for the ball during a soccer game

Drowned out: Toluca FC 3, Chicago Fire 1

Bridgeview, Ill. — Many games are “must-win” but for the first time in the Fire’s season, they faced a literal must win game against Toluca FC in their second and for their second and final group stage match. They fell short, falling 3-1 to their Liga MX opponent,

"Not Good Enough:" Inter Miami 2, Chicago Fire 1

"Not Good Enough:" Inter Miami 2, Chicago Fire 1

The Fire traveled to Ft. Lauderdale knowing that there was a chance – with help – that the team could see itself into a postseason spot with a win and some help. They got some, but not all of the help, but they also didn’t help themselves, falling 2-1 to

Fire at Inter Miami: Tactics and Starting XI

Fire at Inter Miami: Tactics and Starting XI

The Fire are heading to Ft. Lauderdale to take on an Inter Miami team that has been finding ways to win without Lionel Messi. It’s the second match in a row where the Fire take on the team with the best record in the league. The team’s final