The Chicago Fire return to Soldier Field to play FC Cincinnati a week after the heartbreaking loss to Philadelphia courtesy of a late goal while the Fire were down a man. FC Cincinnati heads back out on the road after beating the Sounders 1-0 at home last week, managing to
This weekend, the Chicago Fire will take on FC Cincinnati, a team they have inexplicably struggled to beat at home over the years. Still yet to win, it will be a tough match for the Fire, especially considering that FC Cincy is one of the most in-form teams in MLS.
Forming a lineup around the injuries of Jairo Torres, Federico Navarro, and Chris Mueller, Fire head coach, Ezra Hendrickson, still managed to find a way to start the match in something resembling a 4-2-3-1 formation. Left-back Miguel Navarro started as a wingback but played in a role resembling the left
Following last week’s draw against NYCFC, the Fire head to Philly on a mission for their first three points of the season. With Chris Brady expectedly starting in net following a minor injury last week, Ezra Hendrickson made a tactical change to the surprise of many by lining up
After each Fire game this season, we're asking our followers to select their Man of the Match. Today, you voted for defender Carlos Terán. Vote for your man of the match.#cf97 #vamosfire #mir97 — MenInRed97 (@meninred97) March 12, 2023 It was a devastating night for all Fire fans.
Tonight was one of those nights you wish that soccer was played over 89 minutes and not 90. The Chicago Fire traveled to Chester, Pennsylvania, tonight to take on the Philadelphia Union and fell to a heartbreaking 1-0 loss. It was a resilient performance, and the Fire made the Union
The Fire travel to Philadelphia for their first road match of the season, coming off a season-opening draw vs NYCFC last Saturday. Last week’s point came at a cost to the Fire, as the team lost three starters to injury, two of whom will be unavailable for this match.
Every Monday, Colin Chough will put a bow on the weekend's action with a deep dive into the Fire's tactical approach during the matchday. The starting XI that Ezra Hendrickson crafted for the Fire’s season opener, in addition to his tactical approach to the match
The Chicago Fire’s season and home opener for 2023 resulted in a 1-1 draw against New York City FC. Somewhat surprisingly, Spencer Richey started between the posts, but the starting XI was pretty much what most fans expected. Gabriel Pereira, who scored against the Fire in the last match
After each Fire game this season, we're asking our followers to select their Man of the Match. Today, you voted for midfielder Fabian Herbers. Who was your Man of the Match?#cf97 #vamosfire — MenInRed97 (@meninred97) March 5, 2023 With both Federico Navarro and Jairo Torres going down injured
And so it begins. The Chicago Fire opened their 2023 season tonight with a closely fought contest against New York City FC at Soldier Field, savoring a 1-1 draw in the second thanks to an unlikely hero, but the Men in Red were left weakened by a handful of key