5 Things We’re Looking for from the Fire In Preseason
The Chicago Fire's preseason is about to kick off – here's what we're looking for from the first minutes for the Men In Red in 2026.
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The Bonfire – Episode 402: The Men In Red Go To Florida
Tim and John talk Fire about Puso Dithejane's arrival, Kellyn Acosta's departure and SKC moves with Drew VanderPloeg from Home & Away.
How Mbokazi, Cupps fit into the Chicago Fire in 2026
The Fire now have two exciting defensive prospects at different stages of their development.
Recent Moves Shift Fire Roster, Depth Chart
Here's our updated depth chart and roster tracker for the Chicago Fire as the team prepares for the 2026 season.
Chicago Fire exercise buyout on Kellyn Acosta
Chicago Fire and Kellyn Acosta part ways in a move that will use one of the Fire's two buyouts for 2026.
Notebook: 2026 Chicago Fire Preseason Day 1
MIR97 speaks to Gregg Berhalter and Fire players about the upcoming season, new arrivals, the World cup and more
Exclusive: Chicago Fire sign Puso Dithejane
Dithejane joins the Men in Red on a 4.5-year, U-22 Initiative deal.
For 3rd Kit, Fire Should Look To Their History
The Chicago Fire are getting a third kit in 2026. To nail the design, they should look to their archive
The Bonfire – Episode 401: Mailbag and Start Season 4
John and Tim gather around The Bonfire to kick off Season 4 with a mailbag!
Listen In: Podcasts Arrive on The Site
You might have noticed a new look and you can now listen to podcasts directly from the website. As we approach our fourth season, we're here's what to expect from our podcasts.
9 New Year’s Resolutions for the Fire in 2026
We continue our annual tradition and make a list of Resolutions for a fun – and winning – 2026 for the Chicago Fire.
MIR97’s Chicago Fire End-of-Season Awards 2025
2025 may have been a bridge year for the Chicago Fire under new Head Coach Gregg Berhalter, but it was still one of the most unforgettable seasons in recent memory. The Fire finally snapped their eight-year playoff drought and secured their first postseason win since 2009, and did so in
Chicago Fire Sign Goalkeeper Josh Cohen
The Chicago Fire have signed Israeli-American goalkeeper Josh Cohen to a one-and-a-half-year deal, the club announced this morning. Cohen was a free agent after leaving Atlanta United last year. Cohen, 33, has had a unique career that has taken him to three continents. Born in California, Cohen came up through
Justin Reynolds Traded to SKC
Chicago Fire homegrown defender Justin Reynolds has been traded to Sporting Kansas City, the clubs announced this afternoon. In exchange, the Fire received a third round SuperDraft pick in 2028 and up to $100,000 of General Allocation Money. Reynolds, 21, spent most of his time in Chicago as a
4 Players Who Could Leave the Chicago Fire in January
The Chicago Fire’s second offseason under Gregg Berhalter is now rolling, with five signings already secured before New Year’s Eve. The arrivals likely aren’t done yet, but with the MLS roster now at its limit of 30 players, someone must be sold for every new signing this
What Robin Lod Signing Means for Fire’s Roster
The Chicago Fire have landed one of the top players available in free agency, bringing on Finnish international Robin Lod from Minnesota United, where his 2026 option was declined. That marks the third year in a row where the Fire have brought on one of the top players available to