To the surprise of many, the Chicago Fire are now unbeaten in four matches, and sit in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with a game in hand. They’ve been doing so without three potential starters, Xherdan Shaqiri, Federico Navarro, and Jairo Torres, and seem to be catching some
The Chicago Fire are fortunate to have been blessed with several of the United States’ brightest young stars, but what this Spring holds for them is still up in the air. Midfielder Brian Gutiérrez and goalkeeper Chris Brady, both 19, have each started all but one of the Fire’s
“I think that soccer won today.” Those were the words of Chicago Red Stars head coach, Chris Petrucelli, following his team’s 5-2 defeat in a friendly match with the senior women’s national team of Mexico. The Red Stars, who were without several key players due to national team
In the seventh matchday of the 2023 MLS season, there was plenty of action all across the league. Six matches had three or more total goals, and there was only one 0-0 draw the entire weekend. Here is a summary of all of the league’s action from matchday seven!
The Chicago Fire’s home locker room at Soldier Field can either be a fun place to be or a very depressing one. It all depends on the outcome of the match prior, and fortunately, it was quite pleasant this past Saturday. Kei Kamara wasn’t the first player to
[podcast_subscribe id="2688"] Welcome back to the MIR97 Podcast everyone! Today's episode is super special as we welcome in Chicago Fire defender Eric Leonard onto the podcast! Join us (Matt & Eray) as we walk through the Palatine native's career so far -
The Fire’s first-half performance is what earned them their first home victory of the season. Minnesota did not press the Fire high in the opening period, and Chicago took full advantage of this. The visitor’s low defensive block invited the Fire to not only possess the ball but
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’