QUEENS, N.Y. — As the Chicago Fire’s MLS return at New York City FC reached its conclusion, it seemed that the Men in Red would leave Citi Field empty-handed. But in 16 dramatic minutes, everything flipped on its head. Late goals from team leaders Hugo Cuypers and Brian Gutiérrez
The Fire head to New York to face the city’s eponymous team in their first match since a rain-logged loss in the Leagues Cup over three weeks ago to face a team that played in that competition just last week. Note: The Fire played NYCFC last month. For a
The Fire are back in action following a three-week break after their early exit from the Leagues Cup, on the road to face New York City FC. Both sides have plenty to play for, even if the stakes are different: New York City is comfortably in a playoff spot but
Bridgeview, Ill. — Many games are “must-win” but for the first time in the Fire’s season, they faced a literal must win game against Toluca FC in their second and for their second and final group stage match. They fell short, falling 3-1 to their Liga MX opponent, ending the
For the first time this season, the Fire are in a literal must-win game: For the Fire to guarantee a top-two finish in the group and a place in the knockout rounds, they must beat Toluca in regulation by two or more goals. If they win by a single goal
Quiz time: What Liga MX teams have won the most titles? Even the most casual observer of Liga MX could guess, even if they didn’t know, that Club América tops the list, having added their 15th title in the Clausura a few months ago. In second place is C.
Kansas City, Kan. — It was a fresh start for both the Fire and their hosts Sporting Kansas City as they kicked off their Leagues Cup campaigns in the midst of disappointing MLS seasons. Ultimately, the Fire fell short, losing 2-1 to the hosts in a game where it felt like
After a season where the team has remained frustratingly below the playoff line, they are now back to level on points with both teams in their group as they start their Leagues Cup campaign in Kansas City. Note: Given the nature of a tournament competition, coverage for Leagues Cup matches
The Fire traveled to Ft. Lauderdale knowing that there was a chance – with help – that the team could see itself into a postseason spot with a win and some help. They got some, but not all of the help, but they also didn’t help themselves, falling 2-1 to Inter
The Fire are heading to Ft. Lauderdale to take on an Inter Miami team that has been finding ways to win without Lionel Messi. It’s the second match in a row where the Fire take on the team with the best record in the league. The team’s final
For the second match in a row, the Fire face the team with the best record in the league. They managed a victory on Wednesday against FC Cincinnati, giving Inter Miami the opportunity to retake the lead in the Supporter’s Shield race. If the Fire manage to repeat that
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Three points are three points, and it doesn’t matter how you get them. That fact is cliché, but it’s even more true on the road. The Chicago Fire did just enough to stun FC Cincinnati 1-0 in their own backyard. Though the matchup would see the
The Fire travel to face Supporters Shield-leading FC Cincinnati on Wednesday. Normally, facing the team with the best record in their own building is a recipe for disaster, but FC Cincinnati have seemed utterly human at home, notching a 6W-2D-4L record at TQL Stadium this season. Winning will still be
After earning a point at home, courtesy of a goalless draw, the Fire begin an incredibly difficult week on the road, starting with a game against Supporters Shield-leading FC Cincinnati on Wednesday. With just two games left before the Leagues Cup pauses the MLS season for a month, the Fire
CHICAGO, Ill. — Some soccer games are forgettable. This one could probably have been summarized in an email. The 14th-placed Chicago Fire played their final MLS game until late August against New York City FC in front of over 25,000 fans, but the game did not match the crowd’s
The Fire return home for their last game at Soldier Field until the end of August 31st desperately seeking a win before heading out on the road for two games over the next week. They’re hosting New York City FC, the youngest team in the league by average age