Overview 2023 Results: 16W-9D-9L, 57 pts, 3rd in Eastern Conference, 67 GF, 46 GA (+21 GD) Key Offseason Signings: Marino Hinestroza, Derrick Jones The Columbus Crew failed to make the playoffs in 2022, causing Crew GM Tim Bezbatchenko to show Caleb Porter the exits and sign Wilfred Nancy from CF
The Fire face their second team from Ohio in as many weeks on Saturday, this time traveling to Columbus to face the Crew. The Fire’s run through the gauntlet of the Eastern Conference runs through Lower.com field as the team searches for its first victory of the season
Despite a crowd of over 26,000, the Fire fell flat to Cincinnati for the first home match of the season. Aaron Boupendza scored in the 39th minute, but after Obinna Nwobodo went studs-up on Brian Gutiérrez in the box, the team was awarded a penalty, which Xherdan Shaqiri stepped
CHICAGO, Ill. — For the first time since October 8, 2005, the Fire wore red at Soldier Field in a regular season MLS match. Both in that match and again on Saturday, the opponent was a team from Ohio – the Columbus Crew in 2005, and FC Cincinnati in 2024. Both times,
The Chicago Fire are back at Soldier Field tonight, and they'll be donning the famous red jerseys for the first time since 2019 when they take on reigning Supporters Shield winner FC Cincinnati. More than 25,000 fans, including a sold-out supporters' section, will be in attendance
FC Cincinnati Overview 2023 Results: 20W-9D-5L, 69 pts, 1st in Eastern Conference, 57 GF, 39 GA (+18 GD) Key Offseason Signings: Corey Baird, Pavel Bucha, Luca Orellano, Miles Robinson FC Cincinnati entered MLS and promptly won themselves a Wooden Spoon with the league’s worst record. And then they stayed
The Chicago Fire will return to red jerseys for the first time since 2019 this Saturday, hosting reigning Supporters Shield winner FC Cincinnati in their home opener at Soldier Field. Check out our MIR97 match preview below.
The last time that the Fire wore red at Soldier Field was in a friendly match against Manchester United on July 23, 2011. The Fire squad included names like Patrick Nyarko, Logan Pause, Dominic Oduro and Sean Johnson, and faced a Manchester United side that included names like Anderson, Nani,
Brian Gutiérrez and Fabian Herbers stole the headlines in Chester, Pa. last night as the Chicago Fire battled the Philadelphia Union to a 2-2 draw. We spoke with both players, as well as head coach Frank Klopas, in the wake of the instant classic at Subaru Park. Video: Max Sánchez
CHESTER, Pa. — A cold but intense night on the banks of the Delaware River produced an instant classic as the Chicago Fire opened their 2024 MLS campaign with a thrilling 2-2 draw with the Philadelphia Union. Homegrown midfielder Brian Gutiérrez stole the headlines with a goal and an assist as
MLS is back, and the Chicago Fire will kick off what promises to be an eventful 2024 with a big game at Philadelphia tonight. A sold-out crowd is expected at Subaru Park just outside of the City of Brother Love, a place where the Fire have traditionally struggled over the
In their first match of the season, the Fire face one of the top teams of the East over the past several seasons in a stadium where they haven't found victory in over a decade. Despite the poor record, the Fire have often taken the Union to the
MLS is back, and the Fire have traveled to Chester, Pennsylvania to take on the Philadelphia Union in their first match of the 2024 campaign. The Fire’s revamped squad – including a new team-record signing in striker Hugo Cuypers, alongside midfielder Kellyn Acosta, one of the most high-profile free agent
The Chicago Fire will finally open their 2024 season tomorrow when they take on the star-studded Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park, a place they haven't won in over a decade. To help preview the big game, we spoke to Union beat reporter José Núñez, who answered our questions
With complete control over their fate, the Fire missed out on the playoffs once again after a goal from Julián Fernández in the 64th minute hoisted the hosts into the post-season. Here is a recap of the Fire’s individual performers. *Players are listed in the order they lined up,
The Chicago Fire came up one point short of a playoff spot as they were defeated 1-0 by NYCFC yesterday. Julián Fernández's second-half screamer was the only difference between the two teams. Alex Calabrese spoke to Frank Klopas and Kei Kamara postgame at Citi Field. Video: Max Sánchez