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Sep 13, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire forward Philip Zinckernagel (11) scores a goal against New York City durin

Five Things We Learned: Chicago Fire 1, New York City 3

The Chicago Fire returned to Soldier Field for the first time since July looking to extend an undefeated run at home that extended past two months. The streak – built largely off of results at SeatGeek – saw the team finally claw its way to a winning record at home but ended

Hugo Cuypers, André Franco and other Chicago Fire players celebrate scoring a goal against New England Revolution at SeatGeek

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution

The Chicago Fire completed their regular-season series at SeatGeek with an undefeated record, going 2W-1D-0L following their 3-2 victory over the New England Revolution. The win puts the Fire back in a postseason spot and in control of a destiny that will see the team into the playoffs for the

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire at Philadelphia Union

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire at Philadelphia Union

Riding a five-game undefeated streak into Chester, Pa., the Chicago Fire had hopes that they could pull off a win over the Philadelphia Union. They had some reason for hope, having lost 1-0 off a penalty kick to the Supporters Shield contenders at home in June. Instead, the team was

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. St. Louis City

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. St. Louis City

Neither rain nor thunder nor St. Louis could keep the Chicago Fire from victory Saturday night in the team’s second league match at SeatGeek Stadium this year. Brian Gutiérrez scored a game winner and added an assist, Philip Zinckernagel continued his All-Star form and Gregg Berhalter’s side completed

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. LAFC

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. LAFC

Bridgeview, Illinois, was the setting for Major League Soccer’s biggest spectacle this weekend as Korean superstar Son Heung-min made his LAFC debut. But there was still a regular season soccer game to be played, and it was quite a thriller, as the Chicago Fire settled for a 2-2 draw

Jonathan Dean against Atlanta Untied, July 16, 2025

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. Atlanta United

The Chicago Fire are still yet to win an MLS game in Atlanta, but were seconds away from doing so before Will Reilly nicked a last-gasp point on Wednesday night. The 2-2 draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium extends the Fire’s winless run to four matches, even if it felt harsh

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs San Diego FC

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs San Diego FC

Chris Brady was back in net and Kellyn Acosta and Rominigue Kouamé were both in the lineup, but the Chicago Fire still fell short, falling 2-1 to Western Conference-topping San Diego FC at Soldier Field. Even if a narrow loss at home has become all too familiar to Fire fans

Jul 5, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; FC Cincinnati defender Matt Miazga (21) battles for the ball against Chicago Fire FC forw

5 Things We Learned: FC Cincinnati vs. Chicago Fire

The Chicago Fire kicked off their run of 5 games in 14 days last night, travelling to Cincinnati to face the league leaders. It didn’t go to plan as they lost 2-1, but there were several positives to take away from the performance as they went toe-to-toe with MLS’

Brian Gutierrez, Philip Zinckernagel, Andrew Gutman, Jonathan Dean, Jonathan Bamba celebrate Gutierrez goal against Charlotte

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. Charlotte FC

The Chicago Fire finally got a win in front of home fans, ending a two game goalless drought at Soldier Field as they went up 3-0 against Charlotte before holding on for a 3-2 win. That ultimately felt more comfortable than the scoreline indicates. Here are five takeaways from the

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. Philadelphia Union

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. Philadelphia Union

The Chicago Fire’s home misery in 2025 continued last night against Philadelphia as they suffered a 1-0 loss at the hands of the first-placed Union. It was a truly hapless performance, as the Fire failed to take advantage of Philly’s heavily short-handed roster and never grew into the