I Don’t Know
Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. I said both on Sad Bois and in my predictions that May was going to be a good month for the Fire. That, apparently, was a lie. The Chicago Fire went almost a full month without a goal from April
Columns
The Antithesis of Pro/Rel
Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. So… it’s been a while… I’ve been going through something the last 42 days. In all honesty, I haven’t been in a good headspace since the start of the season and that's not even the
All Things Equal
Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. This season started with a real bad stumble, didn’t it? I wrote a whole column series that ended up being kinda off-tone by the time we got to the end of it. Then, I posted a column where I
We Are Chicago
Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. Last year when we started the site, I made sure that the first thing we posted was “Stand and Deliver”. What was literally just a forum post, typos and all, has been used as a creed for many of the
The Base Violence Necessary For Change
Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. So… I’m a bit late this week. Look, I had a lot of fun watching the Spongebob Super Bowl, but I also had a lot to drink. And instead of a hangover, like a normal person, I had a
Things Will Get Worse
Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. The preseason marches on and so does our guided meditation on the Chicago Fire. Look, I just wanna say that last week we had a great time imagining a better world, but up until the start of the season, what’
As Shrimple As That
Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. Answering the call from a new era… It me. I tried to take the offseason as an opportunity to take a break from the Fire and collect myself. I went to therapy, I started listening to more Midwest Emo music,
7 New Year's Resolutions for the Chicago Fire
The New Year. New hopes, new opportunities, and fresh aspirations. With 2023 in the rearview mirror, the turning of the calendar is an ideal moment to reflect, recalibrate, and set resolutions for the upcoming year – or in the case of the Chicago Fire, the upcoming season. With that in mind,
The Messi Era: Are MLS roster rules holding back progress?
When Lionel Messi announced his intention to sign with Inter Miami and Major League Soccer in June of this year, it was hailed as a landmark moment for the sport in the United States. The addition of the greatest player in the world and arguably one of the most famous
How Do You Live
Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. This week we saw a wild NWSL Final that went in so many surprising directions, the long-awaited end to the first round of the MLS Playoffs, and the start of the WE League season. But with all that happening, I
Should the Fire sign Chicharito?
Setting aside Lionel Messi of Inter Miami, there was arguably no bigger MLS signing in the last few years than Javier “Chicharito” Hernández. The ex-Mexican international, who is the all-time leading goalscorer for El Tri, arrived at the Los Angeles Galaxy with much bravado, having been sought after by MLS
Chris Brady's remarkable debut season as #1 is only the beginning
When Joaquín Torres’ stoppage time blast slipped through Chris Brady’s fingers in the second game of the Fire’s 2023 season, some began to ask questions. It was Brady’s first game as the official #1 goalkeeper and just his second MLS appearance, and despite a strong goalkeeping performance
Outgoing Mail
Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. About a month ago, I asked for questions from my readers to answer. And boy, did I take my time answering every single question. I called it the mailbag, and it’s honestly something that I can do maybe once
Who will be the Chicago Fire’s next head coach? 10 Possible Candidates...
As the Chicago Fire’s offseason begins, so does its coaching search. After Ezra Hendrickson was dismissed last May, club legend and longtime assistant Frank Klopas was promoted to the interim job for the third time in his career, but with the season now over, it's time for
You’re Gonna Carry That Weight
Oh hi! I’m Jiggly. And it’s a Tuesday. Last week, immediately following the Sad Bois recording session, I went out to get both my flu and COVID booster shots. Well, that and get pizza, but the pizza cost way too much, and I guess I’m not doing
Kei Kamara made an impact both on and off the field in Chicago
Kei Kamara quietly walks into the back of a small movie theater in Waukegan, Illinois. There is not a huge crowd, but they are energized as the then-38-year-old striker entered the cinema. Following a screening of a short film about his journey from war-torn Sierra Leone to MLS, he fielded