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Mar 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC midfielder Jonathan Dean (24) kicks the ball against D.C. United midfiel

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs D.C. United

The Fire put points – well, a point – on the board, getting a draw against D.C. United in the coldest home opener in team history. It was also the second-coldest home game in team history, after the team’s 3-3 draw against FC Cincinnati on March 18, 2023.

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Mar 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; D.C. United forward Christian Benteke (20) reacts after scoring a goal against Chicago F

Ill-Fated: Chicago Fire 2, D.C. United 2

One week after Chicago Fire fans got a taste of the Gregg Berhatler era on TV, they got to see it live as the team hosted D.C. United at Soldier Field. Last week, a promising start turned into a familiar result as the Fire saw two leads evaporate on

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Sep 7, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC forward Hugo Cuypers (9) and D.C. United midfielder Mateusz Klich (43) b

Take It Home: Fire vs D.C. United Match 2 Preview

For the second time in a row, the Chicago Fire will host a game at Soldier Field and Gregg Berhalter will be at the center of discussion. Last time, it was the Fire’s last home game of the season, and Gregg Berhatler’s role was ceremonial – having just been

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Jonathan Bamba and Philip Zinckernagel play the ball against the Columbus Crew on February 22, 2025 at Lower.com Field in Col

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew

The Fire’s first game of the Gregg Berhalter era is in the books. Although the result is painfully familiar, and the team is still looking for their first opening-day win since 2009, the team nonetheless showed real progress – although the 4-2 loss also shows just that the

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Feb 22, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Crew forward Diego Rossi (10) celebrates his second goal of the match in the seco

Burning Quickly: Columbus Crew 4, Chicago Fire 2

The Gregg Berhalter era has started for the Chicago Fire, but while there were some positive signs, it didn’t start with a win. Despite two early goals from Brian Gutiérrez, the Columbus Crew cruised to victory in the end at Lower.com Field. With a handful of injuries piling

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May 18, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC midfielder Brian Gutierrez (17) kicks the ball against Columbus Crew mi

Start of a New Era: Fire vs Columbus Match 1 Preview

On Saturday, 126 days after their last competitive match, the Chicago Fire will take to the pitch in Columbus against the Crew. In that time, the Gregg Berhalter era in has started in Chicago, with a revamped front office, a new coaching staff, and a significantly reworked roster that has

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Jonathan Bamba heads the ball in preseason during a soccer game

5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. San Jose Earthquakes

The Chicago Fire are truly up and running in preseason, finally getting their first win at the Coachella Valley Invitational this afternoon. Gregg Berhalter's offense exploded in a thrilling first half, putting up five goals within 34 minutes to crush the San Jose Earthquakes 5-1. While victory

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4 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. Fortaleza

4 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. Fortaleza

The Chicago Fire opened their 2025 preseason schedule on Sunday, facing Brazilian Serie A contender Fortaleza in a warm Port St. Lucie. A hodge-podge Fire lineup took the field in the first unofficial match under Head Coach Gregg Berhalter, and despite a narrow 1-0 loss, it was not

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Chicago Fire vs. Fortaleza: Everything you need to know

Chicago Fire vs. Fortaleza: Everything you need to know

The Chicago Fire will take the field under Head Coach Gregg Berhalter for the first time Sunday, facing Brazilian club Fortaleza E.C. in a friendly match outside Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Though the team lines up for the exhibition won't closely resemble the one that will start against

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Page Turned: Chicago Fire 0, Nashville SC 3

Page Turned: Chicago Fire 0, Nashville SC 3

Chicago Fire closed out the 2024 MLS regular season with a 3-0 loss against Nashville SC on Saturday night at Soldier Field. After a scoreless first half, Nashville opened the scoring in the 54th minute through Alex Muyl, who capitalized on an assist from substitute Anibal Godoy. Nashville doubled

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Sep 18, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Chicago Fire defender Justin Reynolds (36) heads the ball over Nashville SC forward

One More Time: Chicago Fire vs Nashville Match 34 Preview

The Fire’s final game of the season comes at Soldier Field and marks the last time that Head Coach Frank Klopas will be in the dugout for the team. Incoming Head Coach and Director of Football Gregg Berhalter will be in the building, marking a ceremonial changing of the

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Falling short: Charlotte 4, Chicago 3

Falling short: Charlotte 4, Chicago 3

For the first time this season, the Fire ended up on the wrong side of a 4-3 scoreline. Previously, they’d experienced it in comeback wins over Montréal – the team’s first of the season – and Philadelphia, in a game that felt like it could have been the galvanizing

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Fire at Charlotte: Tactics and Starting XI

Fire at Charlotte: Tactics and Starting XI

The Fire face Charlotte, the team that, for all intents and purposes, pushed past the team into the playoffs last year in the team’s last home game of the season. Hosting Charlotte three days after the Fire’s 4-1 win over Miami, the Fire had 40 points to

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Drawn Out: Chicago 1, Toronto 1

Drawn Out: Chicago 1, Toronto 1

Bridgeview, Ill. — Toronto and the Fire both had a singular aim going into their match at SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday night – get a win, and three points. As has happened all too often for both teams this season they didn’t find the result they wanted, as both teams played

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Fire at Toronto: Tactics and Starting XI

Fire at Toronto: Tactics and Starting XI

The Fire are set to host Toronto FC at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. The last time these two teams met, the Fire walked away with a 4-1 victory and their first road win of the season. With the Fire's playoff hopes dim but not extinguished and Toronto&

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