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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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5 Things We Learned: Philadelphia Union 2(4) - Chicago Fire 2(2)

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 were held scoreless

Chicago Fire fans at Soldier Field

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 experience

Philip ZInckernagel plays the ball in the Chicago Fire's playoff game against Orlando City on October 22, 2025

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

Rominigue Kouamé plays the ball forward against Carles Gil during the Chicago Fire's game against the New England Revolution

5 Things We Learned: New England Revolution 2, Chicago Fire 2

The Chicago Fire’s 2025 regular season ended not with a bang nor with a whimper but rather, something in between. A late, clutch goal – scored by the prolific, if tragically under-recognized,  Own Goal, but coming off of Philip Zinckernagel and Joel Waterman – secured a draw for the Fire where

Sep 30, 2025; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) passes the ball as Chicago Fire midfiel

Chicago Fire’s playoff picture with Decision Day looming

The Chicago Fire went into their last game against Toronto two weeks ago knowing that they would be in the postseason. Even though the team had punched their ticket, they didn’t know the destination – and still won’t until Saturday evening. Every Eastern Conference team kicks off simultaneously at

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire 2, Toronto FC 2

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire 2, Toronto FC 2

In their last home game of the season, the Chicago Fire played a game that started off slow but had a thrilling end – even if it isn’t one that Fire faithful would have hoped for. Here are five things we learned from their 2-2 draw with Toronto FC. 1.

Wide shot of Soldier Field as the Chicago Fire play Inter in April 2025

For third consecutive year, Fire break team attendance record

The Chicago Fire’s strong 2025 season on the pitch has paid the team dividends at the gate. In a year where the team broke a seven-year spell without the postseason and the most-ever minutes from academy products, the team also recorded record attendance on the pitch. In 2025, the

O Captain: Chicago Fire FC 2, Toronto 2

O Captain: Chicago Fire FC 2, Toronto 2

In their first game back since clinching a postseason spot, the Fire found themselves in a tough spot – trailing for the first time in almost a month but worked their way back, finding energy despite playing midweek before conceding a last-minute penalty in a display and settling for a draw