The Bonfire – Episode 409: Seeing Red
A red card that leads to a 3-0 win. John and Tim break down the Fire's first home opening win since 2020.
A red card that leads to a 3-0 win. John and Tim break down the Fire's first home opening win since 2020.
Red Card? No problem. Here's 5 things we learned from a gritty, complete performance by the Chicago Fire against CF Montréal.
The Fire smothered Montréal as a team effort earned the team a 3-0 win despite playing down a man for 40 mins.
After five months, the Fire are back at Soldier Field against a familiar early-season foe.
The Fire are back at Soldier Field on Saturday! John and Tim preview the matinée against CF Montréal and talk tactics and formations for the home opener.
The SuperDraft selection spent most of preseason with the second team.
16 months. A heart diagnosis. A long road back. Chris Mueller’s return to the pitch for the Chicago Fire wasn't just a physical comeback—it was a mental liberation.
John and Tim welcome MIR 97 Founder Matt Shabelman around the Bonfire to review what went wrong in the Fire's first action of the 2026. Houston recovered in the second half after Hugo Cuypers open his account in the first half.
The Fire got off to a great start but didn't get the result their season opener. Here's 5 things we learned in Houston.
The Fire stumbled to an opening day defeat.
The Fire have increased roster flexibility in 2026 under Gregg Berhalter.
The Chicago Fire's promising 2026 MLS regular season kicks off against Houston.
Our staff compiled some predictions for the new season.
With the Fire's 2026 season set to kick off this weekend, John and Tim are joined by special guest Joe Lowery of Backheeled to preview the 2026 year and the Fire's season opener against the Houston Dynamo.