5 Things We Learned: Houston Dynamo 2, Chicago Fire 1
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.
Match Coverage
Implosion: Houston Dynamo 2, Chicago Fire 1
The Fire stumbled to an opening day defeat.
Back in the Bayou: Chicago Fire vs Houston Dynamo Match 1 Preview
The Chicago Fire's promising 2026 MLS regular season kicks off against Houston.
In Their Words: Fire Wrap Up Preseason
The Chicago Fire wrapped up their 2026 preseason with a draw and a defeat at the death. Here's what the team is taking from that, in their own words.
In Their Words: Chicago Fire Leave Florida With Pair of Preseason Wins
The Chicago Fire opened 2026 with a pair of preseason victories. Here's what the team experienced in South Florida, in their own words.
Player Ratings: Chicago Fire 0, Philadelphia Union 3
The Chicago Fire's 2025 season came to an abrupt end in Bridgeview on Saturday night after a 3-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union. Chris Brady missed the game through a last-minute injury, meaning Jeff Gal started his first career playoff game, and he was at the center of
Chicago Fire-Philadelphia Union Playoff Game Temporarily Stopped Due to Homophobic Chant
Bridgeview, Ill. — A rough game on the pitch for the Chicago Fire at SeatGeek was rendered uglier by actions from some fans in the stadium. The game had to be momentarily stopped twice late in the second half of the match by referee Jon Freemon due to an anti-gay chant
Chicago Fire Fall To Philadelphia, Ending Record-Breaking Season
The 2025 Chicago Fire FC’s season is over. The Fire fell 3-0 to the Philadelphia Union at SeatGeek Stadium, exiting their first-round series after two defeats in a row to the Supporters Shielder winners. Despite the defeat, however, the first season of the Gregg Berhalter era in Chicago should
Bad and Ugly: Chicago Fire 0, Philadelphia Union 3
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — The Chicago Fire’s 2025 season ended tonight in Bridgeview with a depressing whimper as they were destroyed 3-0 by the Philadelphia Union. Backup goalkeeper Jeff Gal was at the center of it all as the Union ran away with Game 2 before halftime. Shortly before kickoff, when
“We’ve earned the right to have this pressure:” Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union Round 1, Game 2 Preview
The storyline writes itself. From this point on, the Chicago Fire’s season ends one of two ways: In defeat, or lifting MLS Cup. Their next test is Saturday afternoon, at home at SeatGeek Stadium, in what will be the team’s final home game of the year, unless they
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 were held scoreless
Player Ratings: Philadelphia Union 2 (4), Chicago Fire 2 (2)
The Chicago Fire will enter Game 2 of their First Round playoff series knowing they must beat the Philadelphia Union to stay alive. Despite a tremendous 2-2 comeback in Chester on Sunday night, they lost on penalties and now find themselves in a 1-0 hole in the series. Here’s
Square One: Philadelphia Union 2 (4), Chicago Fire 2 (2)
CHESTER, Pa. — The Chicago Fire’s playoff dream is hanging by a thread this week in light of a shootout loss in Pennsylvania on Sunday night. The Men in Red clawed back a ridiculous 2-2 draw with the Supporters Shield champion Philadelphia Union, but lost on spot kicks after a
“Nothing To Lose”: Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Series Preview
For the first time since 2009, the Chicago Fire are on the road for a playoff game. That year, the Fire won the home-and-away series against the New England Revolution by a 3-2 aggregate scoreline. This time, they face the Philadelphia Union in the playoffs for the first time – and
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
Player Ratings: Chicago Fire 3, Orlando City 1
The Chicago Fire are through to the first round proper of the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs courtesy of a 3-1 win over Orlando City on Wednesday night. Brian Gutiérrez and Hugo Cuypers supplied the goals and sent the more than 13,000 Fire fans happy after a dominant performance in