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Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. This season started with a real bad stumble, didn’t it? I wrote a whole column series that ended up being kinda off-tone by the time we got to the end of it. Then, I posted a column where
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Player Ratings: Chicago Fire 1, FC Cincinnati 2
Despite a crowd of over 26,000, the Fire fell flat to Cincinnati for the first home match of the season. Aaron Boupendza scored in the 39th minute, but after Obinna Nwobodo went studs-up on Brian Gutiérrez in the box, the team was awarded a penalty, which Xherdan Shaqiri
All That's Old Is New: Chicago Fire 1-2 FC Cincinnati
CHICAGO, Ill. — For the first time since October 8, 2005, the Fire wore red at Soldier Field in a regular season MLS match. Both in that match and again on Saturday, the opponent was a team from Ohio – the Columbus Crew in 2005, and FC Cincinnati in 2024. Both times,
How to Watch Chicago Fire vs. FC Cincinnati: Who will referee the game?
The Chicago Fire are back at Soldier Field tonight, and they'll be donning the famous red jerseys for the first time since 2019 when they take on reigning Supporters Shield winner FC Cincinnati. More than 25,000 fans, including a sold-out supporters' section, will be in
Fire vs FC Cincinnati: Tactics and Starting XI
FC Cincinnati Overview 2023 Results: 20W-9D-5L, 69 pts, 1st in Eastern Conference, 57 GF, 39 GA (+18 GD) Key Offseason Signings: Corey Baird, Pavel Bucha, Luca Orellano, Miles Robinson FC Cincinnati entered MLS and promptly won themselves a Wooden Spoon with the league’s worst record. And then
WATCH: Chicago Fire vs. FC Cincinnati Preview
The Chicago Fire will return to red jerseys for the first time since 2019 this Saturday, hosting reigning Supporters Shield winner FC Cincinnati in their home opener at Soldier Field. Check out our MIR97 match preview below.
Fire First Team Will Not Participate in U.S. Open Cup; Fire II to participate in Chicago Derby
The United States Soccer Federation announced changes to the U.S. Open Cup format for 2024. As had been rumored, MLS participation in the tournament is being severely curtailed in 2024, and only eight MLS first teams will participate, not including the Fire. The other 11 U.S.-based MLS
Back In Red: Chicago Fire vs. FC Cincinnati Match 2 Preview
The last time that the Fire wore red at Soldier Field was in a friendly match against Manchester United on July 23, 2011. The Fire squad included names like Patrick Nyarko, Logan Pause, Dominic Oduro and Sean Johnson, and faced a Manchester United side that included names like Anderson, Nani,
Andrew Gutman to miss 3-5 weeks after MRI
Chicago Fire left back Andrew Gutman will miss roughly three to five weeks through injury, source told MIR97 Media. The new signing made his first MLS start for the Fire last Saturday when the team opened their season at the Philadelphia Union, but within two minutes of kickoff, he had
Why Xherdan Shaqiri will captain the Fire in 2024
Chicago Fire head coach Frank Klopas spoke to the media for his first mid-week press conference of the 2024, addressing a number of questions surroudning the buildup to Saturday's home opener against FC Cincinnati. The Fire's captaincy change, Andrew Gutman's health, and the
Brian Gutiérrez named to MLS Team of the Matchday
Brian Gutiérrez was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday the league announced this Monday, receiving well-deserved recognition for his man of the match performance against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday. The 20-year-old marked the start of the new season with a goal and an assist,
Referees "felt like normal" in season opener despite lockout
Very few moments silenced the electric crowd at Subaru Park on Saturday. Brian Gutiérrez’s rocket to open the scoring and Maren Haile-Selassie’s constant bullying of Kai Wagner were among them, but for the rest of the action, the Philadelphia atmosphere was rapturous. That intense setting is far
Player Ratings: Philadelphia Union 2, Chicago Fire 2
Amidst a totally chaotic match, the Fire departed from their opening day trip to Philadelphia with a 2-2 stalemate. The team took the lead in the 39th minute via a Brian Gutiérrez banger, but right after halftime Philly piled the pressure on, with Mikael Uhre equalizing in the 55th.
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Dear MIR97 family, In January of 2023, we had an idea to build a fan-focused website to cover the Fire and Chicago soccer. We were starting from scratch - needing to do everything from building the website to making logos to building a team of writers and creators – with only
"More to Come!" | Chicago Fire Postgame Report with Brian Gutiérrez and Frank Klopas
Brian Gutiérrez and Fabian Herbers stole the headlines in Chester, Pa. last night as the Chicago Fire battled the Philadelphia Union to a 2-2 draw. We spoke with both players, as well as head coach Frank Klopas, in the wake of the instant classic at Subaru Park. Video: Max
Battle Under the Bridge: Philadelphia Union 2, Chicago Fire 2
CHESTER, Pa. — A cold but intense night on the banks of the Delaware River produced an instant classic as the Chicago Fire opened their 2024 MLS campaign with a thrilling 2-2 draw with the Philadelphia Union. Homegrown midfielder Brian Gutiérrez stole the headlines with a goal and an assist