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Berhalter worked with Kellyn Acosta in the national team.

Kellyn Acosta "looking into the future" under Berhalter

When Kellyn Acosta was unveiled by the Chicago Fire shortly before the start of the 2024 season, the sky seemed to be the limit for the Men in Red. A seemingly stellar offseason had seen them land record signing Hugo Cuypers and positional upgrades in Andrew Gutman and Allan Arigoni

What Berhalter’s USMNT stint tells us about the Fire

What Berhalter’s USMNT stint tells us about the Fire

Gregg Berhalter’s arrival at the Chicago Fire this week has sparked conversation not just in the Windy City but throughout all of American soccer. The former U.S. Men’s National Team manager, who was ceremoniously fired following this summer’s Copa América embarrassment, is looking both to restore

3 Winners, 3 Losers from Berhalter's Hiring

3 Winners, 3 Losers from Berhalter's Hiring

Yesterday, the Chicago Fire turned heads around Major League Soccer with the announcement that the club had named former USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter as director of football and head coach. The news comes just days after the team’s elimination from playoff contention for the seventh successive season. Before Berhalter

Chicago Fire announce Gregg Berhalter hiring

Chicago Fire announce Gregg Berhalter hiring

The Chicago Fire have named Gregg Berhalter as their new head coach and director of football. The announcement came this morning. “After a thorough and detailed search that included a number of exceptional candidates, it became clear that Gregg Berhalter was the right choice to lead our sporting operations,” said

Sources: Chicago Fire Hiring Gregg Berhalter

Sources: Chicago Fire Hiring Gregg Berhalter

The Chicago Fire are hiring Gregg Berhalter as director of football and head coach, sources confirmed to MIR97 Media. Paul Tenorio of The Athletic first broke the story this morning. Berhalter, 51, will return to the sidelines for the first time since his U.S. Men’s National Team dismissal

Chicago Fire II qualify for playoffs

Chicago Fire II qualify for playoffs

For the second year in a row, the Fire II have reached the postseason, thanks to their 2-1 win over the first-place Philadelphia Union II, behind goals from Peter Soudan and Omari Glasgow alongside strong goaltending from Patrick Los, particularly in the second half as the game got scrappy. The

Fire II “Creating a Standard” in third season

Fire II “Creating a Standard” in third season

With the Chicago Fire already eliminated from MLS postseason contention, Decision Day later this month will mean very little. However, Chicago Fire II’s regular season finale tomorrow will have a rather different tone. In stark contrast to the first team, the second team has been one of the most

Falling short: Charlotte 4, Chicago 3

Falling short: Charlotte 4, Chicago 3

For the first time this season, the Fire ended up on the wrong side of a 4-3 scoreline. Previously, they’d experienced it in comeback wins over Montréal – the team’s first of the season – and Philadelphia, in a game that felt like it could have been the galvanizing match

Fire at Charlotte: Tactics and Starting XI

Fire at Charlotte: Tactics and Starting XI

The Fire face Charlotte, the team that, for all intents and purposes, pushed past the team into the playoffs last year in the team’s last home game of the season. Hosting Charlotte three days after the Fire’s 4-1 win over Miami, the Fire had 40 points to Charlotte’

Sep 14, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC forward Tom Barlow (12) celebrates with Chicago Fire FC midfielder Mare

Four Fire Storylines to Watch for the Rest of 2024

With the Fire officially eliminated from postseason contention, in a macro sense, the season is over. That isn’t to say that there are no stakes for the team in the final weeks of the season. Here are some storylines for both the team and individual players to keep an

Drawn Out: Chicago 1, Toronto 1

Drawn Out: Chicago 1, Toronto 1

Bridgeview, Ill. — Toronto and the Fire both had a singular aim going into their match at SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday night – get a win, and three points. As has happened all too often for both teams this season they didn’t find the result they wanted, as both teams played

Chicago Fire eliminated from playoff contention

Chicago Fire eliminated from playoff contention

The Chicago Fire have officially been eliminated from playoff contention, with Saturday's 1-1 draw with Toronto FC ensuring this outcome. This extends the team's drought to seven seasons – the longest active streak in Major League Soccer. The Fire's unceremonious elimination was a long time

Fire at Toronto: Tactics and Starting XI

Fire at Toronto: Tactics and Starting XI

The Fire are set to host Toronto FC at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. The last time these two teams met, the Fire walked away with a 4-1 victory and their first road win of the season. With the Fire's playoff hopes dim but not extinguished and Toronto'