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Opposition Report: Forward Madison

Opposition Report: Forward Madison

The Chicago Fire II’s second U.S. Open Cup match in team history – and first against a professional opponent – is tomorrow when they host Forward Madison at SeatGeek Stadium. To preview the match, we spoke with Mitchell Meerman, who covers the USL League One side. (Responses have been edited

Two soccer players jostle for the ball during a game

Soundly Beat: Atlanta United 3, Chicago Fire 0

The Chicago Fire will have a lot to reflect on following an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at Atlanta United. The loss ensures they will remain winless at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with a total of seven losses in seven MLS visits. Head coach Frank Klopas’ team appeared comfortable without possession and took advantage

Chicago Fire player Fabian herbers advances the ball during a soccer game against Atlanta United

Fire at Atlanta: Tactics and Starting XI

The Fire conclude their two-game tour of NFL stadiums with turf playing surfaces on Easter Sunday, in their third afternoon performance in a row. They'll face a talented Atlanta squad with a perfect record at home (2W-0D-0L). Atlanta United Overview 2023 Results: 13W-12D-9L, 51 pts, 6th in the

Referee lockout ends; normal MLS refs to return for Matchweek 7

Referee lockout ends; normal MLS refs to return for Matchweek 7

The referee lockout that has plagued MLS for the first six match weeks is officially over after an agreement was reached earlier today between the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) and the Professional Referees Organization (PRO). The Collective Bargaining Agreement represents the longest in history for referees, coming into effect

Chicago Fire players Koutsias, Haile-Selassie and Miguel Navarro celebrate a goal against the New England Revolution

Fire at New England: Tactics and Starting XI

On the wings of victory – and perhaps an errant wind gust – the Fire head to New England to take on an old opponent: This is the 88th regular season meeting between the Fire and the Revolution. Recent editions of this fixture have been high scoring affairs, and both teams have

Spencer Richey in line for 2024 debut after Open Cup cameo

Spencer Richey in line for 2024 debut after Open Cup cameo

When the Chicago Fire take on the New England Revolution this weekend, there will be one glaring change from previous matches this season. Chris Brady, the star homegrown goalkeeper, will not be between the posts, and instead, 31-year-old MLS veteran Spencer Richey will start. Brady will instead be in France

Victor Bezerra joins Detroit City on loan

Victor Bezerra joins Detroit City on loan

Homegrown Chicago Fire forward Victor Bezerra is joining Detriot City FC on a season-long loan for 2024, the club announced this morning. Bezerra, who is in the final year of his first team contract, will have an opportunity to get competitive minutes in the USL Championship. Detroit will gain a