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.
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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 in
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 California, Cohen came up through
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 last seven seasons, all of which
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
The Chicago Fire will be one of 18 MLS teams competing in the 2026 Leagues Cup. The Leagues Cup organizers announced the tournament’s format and dates. The announcement confirmed the Fire’s participation – and that the tournament will be taking place, despite schedule congestion due to the pause for
Mbokazi Named to South Africa AFCON Squad
The Chicago Fire will be represented at the African Cup of Nations this year. New signing Mbekezeli Mbokazi, who joined the team earlier this month from South African side Orlando Pirates, will represent Bafana Bafana this month at the event. Mbokazi, 20, is considered one of Africa’s top young
Formations, Positions of Need: Current Chicago Fire Depth Chart
The moves of U22 initiative players Brian Gutiérrez and Georgios Koutsias out has created space on the Fire’s roster – but also made clear the need for reinforcement in key areas of the pitch for the Fire as the team prepares for the 2026 MLS campaign. At the same time,
Mbokazi in, Gutiérrez and Koutsias out: Updated Chicago Fire Roster
It has been six weeks to the day since the Chicago Fire’s season ended, and one week since Inter Miami’s MLS Cup victory. In that time, the Fire’s front office, led by Gregg Berhalter in his capacity of director of football for the team, has been busy,
Koutsias Officially Moves to FC Lugano
Georgios Koutsias has officially completed a permanent transfer to FC Lugano, the Chicago Fire announced this morning. Koutsias has been on loan in Switzerland since last year. The 21-year-old Greek forward — who was an Under-22 Initiative signing by the Fire ahead of the 2023 season — spent two seasons in Chicago
Brian Gutiérrez's Top 5 Chicago Fire Moments
The Brian Gutiérrez era in Chicago is over as he joins Chivas de Guadalajara in a $5 million swap. The Chicago native has spent his entire career with the Fire, rising through all the youth ranks before signing a homegrown contract in 2020 and becoming a first team regular in
Brian Gutiérrez joins Chivas de Guadalajara
Brian Gutiérrez has officially left the Chicago Fire for Liga MX giants Chivas, the clubs announced this morning. It's the end of an era in Chicago, where Gutiérrez has been a staple and fan favorite for the last five years. The move is in the ballpark of $5