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The Key Changes in MLS Roster Rules for 2024

The Key Changes in MLS Roster Rules for 2024

Major League Soccer announced changes to its Roster Rules and Regulations on Tuesday, just one day before Inter Miami is set to host Real Salt Lake in the league’s season opener. Although, as expected, the rules largely follow the contours from previous seasons – no fourth Designated Player (DP), no

2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 3: Midfielders

2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 3: Midfielders

MIR is previewing the team’s roster ahead of the Fire’s 2024 season opener on Saturday, February 24. We’ll introduce you to each player, including how they joined the Fire, review their 2023 season, and go over expectations and hopes for the upcoming season. With the Fire capturing

We Are Chicago

We Are Chicago

Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. Last year when we started the site, I made sure that the first thing we posted was “Stand and Deliver”. What was literally just a forum post, typos and all, has been used as a creed for many of the

Source: Justin Reynolds joining Lugano on loan

Source: Justin Reynolds joining Lugano on loan

Chicago Fire homegrown Justin Reynolds is joining sister club FC Lugano on a short-term loan until the end of the Swiss Super League season, sources tell MIR97 Media. The defender will help the Bianconeri in their push for European qualification. The deal to send Reynolds is a development-focused loan, which

Kacper Przybyłko offloaded to FC Lugano

Kacper Przybyłko offloaded to FC Lugano

Chicago Fire forward Kacper Przybyłko has left the club, the club confirmed in a statement this morning. Przybyłko will sign with sister club FC Lugano in the Swiss Super League, freeing up a Senior Roster spot and getting his expensive salary off the books. Moving Przybyłko had been among the

Zach Thornton named to Ring of Fire

Zach Thornton named to Ring of Fire

In a surprise announcement on Saturday, February 10th, the Chicago Fire announced that Zach Thornton, currently the team’s goalkeeper coach will be inducted to the Ring of Fire, the team’s official Hall of Fame, in a ceremony at Soldier Field before the team’s match against Atlanta United

The Base Violence Necessary For Change

The Base Violence Necessary For Change

Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. So… I’m a bit late this week. Look, I had a lot of fun watching the Spongebob Super Bowl, but I also had a lot to drink. And instead of a hangover, like a normal person, I had a

Fire announce signing of Kellyn Acosta

Fire announce signing of Kellyn Acosta

The Chicago Fire tonight announced the free agent signing of longtime U.S. international Kellyn Acosta. The midfielder signs to a TAM deal. Acosta has been a target for the Fire dating back to the fall, with the 28-year-old viewed among the team’s top targets in the offseason. The

2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 1: Goalkeepers

2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 1: Goalkeepers

MIR is previewing the team’s roster ahead of the Fire’s 2024 season opener on Saturday, February 24. We’ll introduce you to each player, including how they joined the Fire, review their 2023 season, and go over expectations and hopes for the upcoming season. The Fire start 2024

Source: Chicago Fire to land Kellyn Acosta

Source: Chicago Fire to land Kellyn Acosta

Kellyn Acosta is set to sign as a new Chicago Fire player, sources tell MIR97 Media. The 28-year-old central midfielder was out of contract with Los Angeles FC after helping them reach back-to-back MLS Cups in 2022 and 2023. Acosta, who has represented the United States 58 times at the

Chicago Fire soccer player Arnaud Souqeut advances the ball during a soccer game against St. Louis City FC

Where the Chicago Fire roster stands following winter signings

Less than three weeks out from MLS Opening Day, the Chicago Fire’s roster transactions are far from complete. While Heitz, Klopas, and the front office have been incredibly busy on the transfer front this offseason, they still have plenty of business dealing and roster gymnastics to do in the