A perfect way to end a perfect week. The Chicago Fire firmly reinstated themselves in the MLS playoff race as they defeated Toronto FC 1-0 in dramatic fashion. A late goal from an unlikely hero ensured that the Men in Red completed their homestand with nine points from a
A wise man once said that your eyes deceive you and they aren’t to be trusted, but the Chicago Fire really did just win a soccer game 3-0. Stormlike conditions leading up to the game were no limiting factor for the Fire, who recorded their biggest win of
The Chicago Fire began their three-game midsummer homestand on the right note as they stunned seemingly unstoppable Nashville SC, earning a 1-0 win under the bright lights of Soldier Field. A season-high crowd of over 22,000 were in attendance for what will prove to be a
Three in a row was too good to be true. Despite a relatively strong performance all things considered, the Chicago Fire’s unlikely winning streak away from home came to an end as they were comfortably defeated 3-1 by Orlando City at Exploria Stadium. In a match in which
Four days after leaving Portland with their first-ever victory against the Timbers, the Fire continued their three-game road swing to face Sporting Kansas City at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas’s eponymous city, looking for their second road win in a row and fourth against a Western
For the first time ever, the Chicago Fire have defeated the Portland Timbers. Despite a shorthanded squad, the Men in Red stole an unlikely late 2-1 win on the road in Cascadia. A late goal from Kei Kamara secured the victory, and strong defensive performances closed out the massive
Countless times this season, fans of the Chicago Fire have been left wondering, “what just happened?” Never more so than today. The Fire left Soldier Field tonight empty-handed after a 2-1 loss against the Columbus Crew, but it’s practically impossible to explain how. And why. Despite the
Chicago Fire 1, Houston Dynamo 4. Few would have expected that scoreline when they shuffled into SeatGeek Stadium tonight and absolutely no one wanted to believe it was even possible. Yet, it happened. And the Chicago Fire are out of the U.S. Open Cup at the quarterfinal stage. Frank
So near, yet so far. The Chicago Fire showed resilience and defensive solidity to battle league-leading FC Cincinnati on the road, but ultimately came up just short in a 1-0 loss. Cincinnati – who had won every game at home in 2023 heading into tonight – are a course for
The goals had to stop eventually. After numerous high-scoring matches in recent weeks, the Chicago Fire had to settle for a stale 0-0 draw with Toronto FC, as they played their Canadian opposition to a defensive stalemate at BMO Field. Neither team could ever catch much momentum as
The Fire went to Foxborough looking to capitalize on the energy they displayed in Austin on Wednesday, where they gave the hosts little reason for hope throughout the game. In the end, they’ll have to content themselves with an away draw that has a bitter tinge of two points
So close, you can almost taste it. The Chicago Fire are through to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup following a thrilling 2-0 road win over Austin FC, led by captain Rafa Czichos and DP Xherdan Shaqiri. Frank Klopas’ team was fantastic from start to finish as
It’ll be a hot time in Greektown tonight. The Chicago Fire drew Atlanta United, 3-3, in one of the most chaotic MLS matches of the season. Greek-born Fire Head Coach Frank Klopas watched as two of his countrymen got on the scoresheet, one for either team, including
Back to square one. Despite an encouraging first half lead, the Chicago Fire once again tumbled to defeat against Charlotte FC, bringing an end to Head Coach Frank Klopas’ honeymoon period. It was a frustrating evening against a frustrating Charlotte team, and ultimately, some individual mistakes on the left hand
Statement made. The Chicago Fire were the better team today as they dominated St. Louis City in an entertaining clash at Soldier Field to win 1-0. The Men in Red got the best of the MLS expansion side, ensuring that they went perfect through the two inaugural meetings between
The rivalry was built up for weeks. In the end, it took minutes for a winner to be decided. Adding an MLS team to St. Louis gave the Fire a natural geographic rival. The sporting history between the two cities suggested that the rivalry could be intense. The fact that
