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.
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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
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
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
Sources: Robin Lod Signs with Chicago Fire in Free Agency
Robin Lod has signed with the Chicago Fire in free agency, sources told MIR97 Media. Lod signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the club running until June 2028. Lod, a 32-year-old Finnish international, has been one of the most consistent players in MLS across the
Chicago Fire draft Jack Sandmeyer at #18
With their lone pick in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft, the Chicago Fire opted to select Jack Sandmeyer out of the University of North Carolina. The midfielder, who can also play as a center back, was the 18th overall pick in the first round. Sandmeyer, who is 23 years old and
MLS SuperDraft 2026: Everything you need to know
The MLS SuperDraft feels like it's on borrowed time, but it's back for 2026 nonetheless, and teams will have the opportunity to choose from some of the top college soccer players. Though it's been a fixture of the league since its early days, the
Chicago Fire To Compete in 2026 Leagues Cup
With the Fire in it, here's what you need to know about the tournament's new format