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

Five Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC

In what felt like the team's most complete game to date, the Fire scored four goals against Charlotte, the first time any MLS team has been able to accomplish that in the Queen City (Southern edition). Here's four things we learned from the statement win by

Soldier Field fireworks

Bears 2025 Schedule Released: Three Fire Games Likely Impacted

While the NFL schedule release is eagerly anticipated by many sports fans throughout Chicago, it is met instead with trepidation in one place in the city: The offices of the Chicago Fire. The Fire and Bears share Soldier Field as a home venue, but the terms of the NFL franchise’

Philip Zinckernagel vs Nashville

Bad Night At The Office: Nashville SC 7, Chicago Fire 2

The Fire travelled to Nashville looking for their first-ever win in the Music City and came close, falling just short in a 7-2 defeat to the home team. The Fire, as gracious visitors, allowed their hosts their customary hat trick – though this time, instead of going to Hany Mukhtar, the

Jonathan Bamba and Philip Zinckernagel against FC Cincinnati on April 19, 2025 with referree Leonardo Hernandez

5 Things We Learned Chicago Fire vs. FC Cincinnati

The Fire’s unbeaten record at Soldier Field came to an end with the final whistle against FC Cincinnati. The 3-2 loss knocks the Fire’s record on the year down to a perfect 0.500, with a trio of wins, losses and draws after nine games. Here’s five