A Visit to FC Lugano
The Chicago Fire's Alpine sister club is about to open an exciting new chapter in its history.
Originals
MIR97’s Chicago Fire End-of-Season Awards 2025
2025 may have been a bridge year for the Chicago Fire under new Head Coach Gregg Berhalter, but it was still one of the most unforgettable seasons in recent memory. The Fire finally snapped their eight-year playoff drought and secured their first postseason win since 2009, and did so in
Brian Gutiérrez's Top 5 Chicago Fire Moments
The Brian Gutiérrez era in Chicago is over as he joins Chivas de Guadalajara in a $5 million swap. The Chicago native has spent his entire career with the Fire, rising through all the youth ranks before signing a homegrown contract in 2020 and becoming a first team regular in
Academy Products Power Chicago Fire’s Rise In Historic Fashion
Tuesday night at Chase Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, when Justin Reynolds scored the game winner over Inter Miami with a redirection off a perfectly-timed pass from Mauricio Pineda on a play set up by Brian Gutiérrez, the trio were part of something historic in the history of Major League Soccer.
Justin Reynolds Becomes Chicago's Unlikely Playoff Hero
The Chicago Fire needed a win in Miami to clinch a playoff spot last night. With 10 minutes to play and the score at 3-3, it seemed like that just wasn't going to happen. But quite possibly the single unlikeliest hero among the 18 outfield players in the
Christopher Cupps: The Chicago Fire's Present and Future
In many ways, Christopher Cupps is like a normal 17-year-old kid. He walks his dog, rides his bike, goes to club soccer practice, and plays his games on the weekend. Except that club is the Chicago Fire first team, and those games are high-stakes Major League Soccer contests. And unlike
5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire at Philadelphia Union
Riding a five-game undefeated streak into Chester, Pa., the Chicago Fire had hopes that they could pull off a win over the Philadelphia Union. They had some reason for hope, having lost 1-0 off a penalty kick to the Supporters Shield contenders at home in June. Instead, the team was
Djé D’Avilla can be Chicago’s “Yaya”
When a relatively unknown, towering, and commanding Ivorian defensive midfielder arrived in Chicago wearing the number 42, Fire fans were obviously captivated. And when they learned of his nearly $5 million price tag, Djé D’Avilla was hard to ignore. Four months on, they’re seeing the player that they
González Embracing Minutes from Veteran Role
When Omar González joined the Chicago Fire in February, he knew exactly what his role was going to be. The 17th season of his professional career started in free agency, but despite his three MLS Cups, two Gold Cups, and one CONCACAF Champions League medal, he wasn't coming
Fire Notebook: Opportunities Beckon for Acosta, Brady
The Chicago Fire are heading south today as they travel to Central Florida to face a red-hot Orlando City team. Head Coach Gregg Berhalter spoke to the media yesterday as the Men in Red look to bounce back from a 3-1 loss at New York City FC last weekend. Opportunity
Gutiérrez Eyes Future with Club and Country
Brian Gutiérrez has grown from a boy to a man at the Chicago Fire. One-third of the way through his sixth season as a professional in Major League Soccer, the young attacking midfielder is taking center stage. With an exciting summer rapidly approaching, “Guti” is expected to remain in the
Fire "Focused and Confident" for Open Cup Test
Just over 24 hours out from the Chicago Fire’s U.S. Open Cup opener, excitement is building around the club. The Fire’s first team was not allowed to participate in the tournament in 2024, and is eager to become the first MLS club to win the competition five
Cupps Stellar in Soldier Field Debut
CHICAGO, Ill. — After conceding ten goals in their last two games, the Chicago Fire searched for a defensive answer. They have found one in the form of 16-year-old Christopher Cupps. Cupps, who made his first Major League Soccer start this weekend, has been one of the top prospects in the
Chicago's Team in the World's Game
Heading eastward along the Eisenhower Expressway, he’s nearly impossible to miss. Five stories tall, wearing a distinctive pink jersey, no. 10 on the back, Lionel Messi is on a billboard as the latest installment of MLS’s tried-and-true tradition of using global stars of the game that the league
Gluten-free options at Soldier Field… with persistence and searching
For the 2025 season, Chicago Fire fans can now order gluten-free options at Soldier Field – if they know where to look, are persistent – and if they are willing to wait. That, at least, is based on the experience of MIR97 Media ordering a gluten-free hot dog, pictured above, ahead of
Confident Cuypers Leading from the Front
Three games, three goals. It’s been quite the start to the season for forward Hugo Cuypers, the Chicago Fire’s club record signing, in his second season in Major League Soccer. While he’s undoubtedly leading from the front on the field, the Belgian has also taken up a