A brace from Kei Kamara, the debut of Giorgios Koutsias, and three points? The only thing that could have made this match better would have been a clean sheet and more goals from the Fire. Chicago started with their typical 4-2-3-1, but would eventually switch to a 5-4-1 later in
https://twitter.com/meninred97/status/1644891448213471234?s=20 Making his second, start for the Fire, Kamara proved his worth and proved to his manager why he should be the Fire’s first-choice striker. The 38-year-old scored a first-half brace that would ultimately secure the Fire all 3 points. Not only
Moreso than ever before during the Ezra Hendrickson era, things are looking up for the Chicago Fire. In spite of yet another low turnout at Soldier Field, the Fire stunned unbeaten Minnesota United, 2-1 thanks to a pair of first half goals from their most experienced player, and soared up
Last weekend at Soldier Field, the Fire only managed a goalless draw against D.C. United. Although the Fire certainly weren’t at their best on the night, the performance certainly warranted more than a point. This has been the story of the Fire’s season thus far. Sitting 12th
The Chicago Fire may be on a three-match unbeaten streak, but entering this weekend's home matchup with Minnesota United, there is a sense of urgency that more wins are needed. While the Fire haven't lost at home, tomorrow's match will be a sneakily difficult
[podcast_subscribe id="2688"] Welcome back to the sixth episode of the official MIR97 Podcast! In today's episode, the trio (yes we are back) talks about the success of #cf97 at the GA Cup, the undefeated start for CFII, and the latest week in senior team
The Chicago Fire haven't lost in three matches, but this weekend, they'll be taking on an opponent who hasn't lost all season. Minnesota United are next up on the agenda, and they'll be looking to follow up their impressive road win in
The Chicago Fire are still looking to catch some momentum this season, and they will have to opportunity to pick up an important three points when they take on Minnesota United this Saturday. Three potential starters are inching closer to a return to fitness, while a new arrival from across
Matchday six saw a lot of positional changes across both conferences as there were plenty of important results during the weekend. The Eastern Conference has another new leader, while their Western Conference counterpart endured their first loss, well, really ever. Here is a recap of some of Major League Soccer’
Wayne Rooney’s D.C. United pressed the Fire hard in the first half. Like the Fire, D.C.’s 4-2-3-1 shape would devolve into a 4-4-2 when pressing high up the pitch. Despite the intensity of the press, however, the Fire were able to find ways to break it
For their fifth match of the season, the Fire hosted an in-transition D.C. United Team led by Wayne Rooney. It would be a fairly boring match as both teams combined only posted five total shots and pass completion rates under 75%. The Fire would line up in a 4-2-3-1
Chicago Fire man of the match? #cf97 #vamosfire — MenInRed97 (@meninred97) April 2, 2023 Club captain Rafael Czichos led by example on Saturday night, and was certainly instrumental to the Fire picking up their first clean sheet of the campaign. Czichos won all 3 of his attempted tackles and won 88%
The Chicago Fire drew D.C. United at home tonight in a dry 0-0 draw that never really came to life. Wayne Rooney’s United team frustrated the Fire with their conservative approach that never gave the home team much room to operate going forward, and opportunities were few and
The Fire will be looking to start their first win streak of the season against D.C. United at home. The Fire will host D.C. United at Soldier Field this Saturday. With a game in hand, the Fire sit one place and one point ahead of the visitors. D.
[podcast_subscribe id="2689"] Welcome Back to Hot Takes, this week Paul & John discuss YOUR questions and opinions on the Chicago Fire’s shaky start to the 2023 season. Maintaining 2 goal leads, the disgusting Chicago weather, and sacrifice are all considered as the guys from MIR97
Fresh off their first win of the season, the Fire return home to host D.C. United. The Fire will be looking to keep an unblemished record against teams coached by ex-English national team players, following their 3-2 win over Phil Neville’s Inter Miami last week. D.C. United,