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Offseason a "Work in Progress," says Berhalter

Offseason a "Work in Progress," says Berhalter

CHICAGO, Ill. — The United Soccer Coaches Convention is back in Chicago this week, and earlier today, new Fire Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter spoke before a jam-packed hall of eager attendees that overflowed well beyond its double doors. Following a thorough, hour-long presentation about his game model

6 USMNT Players Berhalter Could Bring to Chicago

6 USMNT Players Berhalter Could Bring to Chicago

The international break is in full flow, and for the U.S. Men’s National Team, the Mauricio Pochettino era has commenced. Poch’s debut win against Panama on Saturday officially turned the page on Gregg Berhalter’s tenure, which ended this summer; at the same time, last week’s

Marko Mitrović takes U.S. U-20 job

Marko Mitrović takes U.S. U-20 job

Marko Mitrović is set to be named the new head coach of the U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team, sources tell MIR97 Media. The Serbian coach most recently coached Team USA to a quarterfinal appearance at the Olympics in Paris. Mitrović, who served as an assistant coach to

Guyana's Omari Glasgow energizes NYC crowd

Guyana's Omari Glasgow energizes NYC crowd

QUEENS, N.Y. — The New York City neighborhood of Jamaica is more than 2,500 miles away from the South American nation of Guyana. It’s more than 700 miles away from Chicago, too. But when Chicago Fire II’s Omari Glasgow converted his penalty kick in an MLS Next

Mihailovic, Slonina called up for Olympics

Mihailovic, Slonina called up for Olympics

The United States are headed to the Olympics in men's soccer for the first time since 2008, and two Chicago Fire academy graduates will be a part of the 18-man squad. Djordje Mihailovic of Lemont and Gaga Slonina of Addison will be those representatives, though neither are still

Xherdan Shaqiri not with Fire for D.C. United match

Xherdan Shaqiri not with Fire for D.C. United match

Xherdan Shaqiri is not with the Chicago Fire ahead of their match against D.C. United, and he will not play tonight as he joins the Swiss National Team camp in St. Gallen ahead of the European Championships. The decision was made Friday following discussions last week involving the Fire,

Brady, Gutiérrez aiming for Team USA Olympic spots

Brady, Gutiérrez aiming for Team USA Olympic spots

This summer, for the first time since 2008, the United States will compete in men’s soccer at the Olympics. Unfortunately, for this generation of unprecedented American talent, only 18 players will make the final cut for Paris. The Chicago Fire’s two brightest young stars – Chris Brady and Brian

Brian Gutiérrez named to MLS Team of the Matchday

Brian Gutiérrez named to MLS Team of the Matchday

Brian Gutiérrez was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday the league announced this Monday, receiving well-deserved recognition for his man of the match performance against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday. The 20-year-old marked the start of the new season with a goal and an assist, finding the back

Slonina called up to USMNT for Nations League camp

Slonina called up to USMNT for Nations League camp

Former homegrown Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gaga Slonina was called up to the USMNT's camp today for the CONCACAF Nations League. This represents Gaga's third call-up for a competitive window, following his maiden call in January 2022 and the CONCACAF Gold Cup over the summer. The 19-year-old

Giménez, Navarro return to national teams for World Cup Qualifying

Giménez, Navarro return to national teams for World Cup Qualifying

South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup are underway once again and Chicago Fire’s Gastón Giménez and Miguel Ángel Navarro will both have big roles in important games for their countries facing off against traditional powers such as Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. After strong performances for the Fire

Oregel, Casas called up for Pan Am Games

Oregel, Casas called up for Pan Am Games

For the first time in decades, the United States will participate in the Pan American Games soccer tournament. There will be Chicago Fire representation, too, as Sergio Oregel and Javi Casas are set to be a part of the squad. The 18 and 20-year-old midfielders were both named to the