MLS is Back – and so are the Chicago Fire. After a long offseason defined by fresh faces, exciting moves, and building excitement, the Men in Red will kick off their 28th MLS campaign this Saturday against the Columbus Crew, marking the beginning of the reign of new Director of Football
With the Fire’s first season under Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter set to kick off, the team at MIR97 Media has predictions for the team in 2025. We cover everything from individual accolades to team performance in key competitions. Team Golden Boot Winner Alex Calabrese: Hugo
The Chicago Fire team that is set to take to the pitch on Saturday in Columbus will look radically different than the one that last played a competitive match in 2024. There has been significant roster turnover, and about half of the players on the roster are new. The team
The Chicago Fire have signed Trip Fleming III to an MLS Next Pro contract, the club announced this afternoon. Fleming recently completed his second full NCAA season at the University of Wisconsin. Fleming, 20, is a graduate of the Fire’s academy and previously played for Chicago Fire II in
Before sitting down with sponsors at the Chicago Fire foundation’s annual preseason luncheon, Kellyn Acosta took time to talk about his new teammates, his leadership role with the team, the importance of the club being connected to the community, and more. Be sure to also check out our exclusive
The fourth and final component of the Chicago Fire’s 2025 MLS Season roster for MIR97 Media are the forwards. Despite a lack of consistency in recent years, the new additions to this area of the field might be the most exciting ones yet. From quality players from Europe to
In MLS, roster moves late in preseason can ultimately have a huge impact on a team’s fortunes. Sometimes, the move seemingly comes out of nowhere. Sometimes, the signing was rumored. Others, the move was right in front of you. That’s the case with Omar González, the newest veteran
The countdown to the official kick off of the Gregg Berhalter era in Chicago is well and truly on, with MLS opening day in Columbus now just five days away. It was a successful preseason for the Fire, who finished strong with a pair of wins at the Coachella Valley
The next part of this year’s roster preview on MIR97 Media, which only comprises of six players, is the midfield. Important players like Federico Navarro and Gastón Giménez are no longer with the team, so Berhalter is relying on some developmental talent to step up into key roles in
For the second year in a row, the Chicago Fire hosted a launch party to introduce their new kit. Last year, the Return to Red was unveiled in front of an invited crowd of club legends, sponsors and VIPs and selected supporters. This year, the celebration was open to all
As we continue MIR97 Media’s preview of the 2025 Chicago Fire roster, it is time to look at what could prove to be one of the most important positions this year: the defense. Last season, the Fire's backline was plagued by inconsistency, and frequent injuries certainly did
The kick-off of the Chicago Fire’s MLS season is less than one week away, and preparations are ramping up as the team returns home from preseason camp. In the lead-up to opening day in Columbus, MIR97 Media is previewing each position group on the Fire’s roster,
After an offseason that saw tremendous change in the front office and the squad, the Fire are set to begin their 2025 campaign in less than a week. There is a palpable feeling of excitement around the team as Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter has reworked the
Last week, MLS released the public version of the 2025 Roster Rules and Regulations. While not a comprehensive (or legally binding) version of the rules that MLS teams need to follow, they work as a guide for the public’s (and media’s) understanding of the myriad rules and exceptions
The Fire announced that they have bought out defender Arnaud Souquet’s contract. The move was expected after the Parisian was kept out of the team’s preseason training – the second year in a row in which that was the case. The team has tried for over a year to
The Chicago Fire are truly up and running in preseason, finally getting their first win at the Coachella Valley Invitational this afternoon. Gregg Berhalter's offense exploded in a thrilling first half, putting up five goals within 34 minutes to crush the San Jose Earthquakes 5-1. While victory
