5 Things We’re Looking for from the Fire In Preseason
The Chicago Fire's preseason is about to kick off – here's what we're looking for from the first minutes for the Men In Red in 2026.
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How Mbokazi, Cupps fit into the Chicago Fire in 2026
The Fire now have two exciting defensive prospects at different stages of their development.
Recent Moves Shift Fire Roster, Depth Chart
Here's our updated depth chart and roster tracker for the Chicago Fire as the team prepares for the 2026 season.
9 New Year’s Resolutions for the Fire in 2026
We continue our annual tradition and make a list of Resolutions for a fun – and winning – 2026 for the Chicago Fire.
What Robin Lod Signing Means for Fire’s Roster
The Chicago Fire have landed one of the top players available in free agency, bringing on Finnish international Robin Lod from Minnesota United, where his 2026 option was declined. That marks the third year in a row where the Fire have brought on one of the top players available to
Formations, Positions of Need: Current Chicago Fire Depth Chart
The moves of U22 initiative players Brian Gutiérrez and Georgios Koutsias out has created space on the Fire’s roster – but also made clear the need for reinforcement in key areas of the pitch for the Fire as the team prepares for the 2026 MLS campaign. At the same time,
Mbokazi in, Gutiérrez and Koutsias out: Updated Chicago Fire Roster
It has been six weeks to the day since the Chicago Fire’s season ended, and one week since Inter Miami’s MLS Cup victory. In that time, the Fire’s front office, led by Gregg Berhalter in his capacity of director of football for the team, has been busy,
Brian Gutiérrez's Top 5 Chicago Fire Moments
The Brian Gutiérrez era in Chicago is over as he joins Chivas de Guadalajara in a $5 million swap. The Chicago native has spent his entire career with the Fire, rising through all the youth ranks before signing a homegrown contract in 2020 and becoming a first team regular in
2025 MLS Fan Survey: Supporters share views on schedule shift, roster rules and more
Editorial note: MIR97 Media partnered with 21 independent media organizations from around the league to survey fans. Ben Wright of SixOneFiveSoccer.com spearheaded the effort and wrote this analysis of fan sentiments. Our thanks to our readers who took time to respond to the survey. We will work to ensure
MLS Salary Data: Chicago Fire Up to Fifth-Highest Spenders in League
In a biannual tradition, the MLS Players Association has released the base and total guaranteed compensation for every player contract in the league. According to their data, the Fire have the fifth highest wage bill in MLS, up from seventh over the summer. While release in June gave a wealth
5 Things We Learned: Philadelphia Union 2(4) - Chicago Fire 2(2)
1. After an eight year interval without a playoff game, the Chicago Fire played their second postseason game in four days, this time on the road in Chester, Pennsylvania as they took on the Supporters Shield-winning Philadelphia Union in game one of the best-of-three series. Both teams
2025 End-of-Season Fan Survey
Even though the Chicago Fire are still in action, with a crucial game coming up at SeatGeek Stadium this Saturday, we’re nearing November and the MLS regular season is firmly in the rear-view mirror. We wanted to hear from you on a variety of topics – everything from your
5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire 3, Orlando City 1
For the first time since 2009, Chicago Fire fans have a playoff win to celebrate. More than that, Gregg Berhalter’s team put on a complete match that answers many of the questions around the team heading into the postseason. Here’s five things we learned from the game that
5 Things We Learned: New England Revolution 2, Chicago Fire 2
The Chicago Fire’s 2025 regular season ended not with a bang nor with a whimper but rather, something in between. A late, clutch goal – scored by the prolific, if tragically under-recognized, Own Goal, but coming off of Philip Zinckernagel and Joel Waterman – secured a draw for the Fire
Chicago Fire’s playoff picture with Decision Day looming
The Chicago Fire went into their last game against Toronto two weeks ago knowing that they would be in the postseason. Even though the team had punched their ticket, they didn’t know the destination – and still won’t until Saturday evening. Every Eastern Conference team kicks off simultaneously at
5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire 2, Toronto FC 2
In their last home game of the season, the Chicago Fire played a game that started off slow but had a thrilling end – even if it isn’t one that Fire faithful would have hoped for. Here are five things we learned from their 2-2 draw with Toronto FC.