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Chase Gasper "Happy and Joyful" in Long-Awaited Return

Chase Gasper "Happy and Joyful" in Long-Awaited Return

436 days. That's how long Chase Gasper had to wait between professional appearances of any sort. The Chicago Fire's 29-year-old left back had initially been injured late on against the New England Revolution in March of 2024. After several setbacks that made him miss

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Mar 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC midfielder Kellyn Acosta (23) before the match against D.C. United at So

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

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Bryan Dowd Loaned to Fire II

Bryan Dowd Loaned to Fire II

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Bryan Dowd has been loaned to the team's MLS Next Pro affiliate, Chicago Fire II, the club announced this afternoon. Dowd's previous loan at USL Championship club FC Tulsa was terminated last week. Dowd, 23, was the sixth overall pick in the 2024

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Brady, Gutiérrez included in Gold Cup Provisional Roster

Brady, Gutiérrez included in Gold Cup Provisional Roster

Chris Brady and Brian Gutiérrez have been included in the U.S. Men's National Team's 60-man provisional roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the confederation announced today. The pair of 21-year-old are both hoping to make the final squad, which will be announced

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Bears 2025 Schedule Released: Three Fire Games Likely Impacted

While the NFL schedule release is eagerly anticipated by many sports fans throughout Chicago, it is met instead with trepidation in one place in the city: The offices of the Chicago Fire. The Fire and Bears share Soldier Field as a home venue, but the terms of the NFL franchise’

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Bryan Dowd Recalled in Extreme Hardship Call-Up

Bryan Dowd Recalled in Extreme Hardship Call-Up

Bryan Dowd has returned to the Chicago Fire first team this weekend, the club confirmed this morning. Dowd was on loan at FC Tulsa but will be a part of the Fire's matchday squad against Atlanta United on Saturday. The club was granted an extreme hardship exemption by

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Sources: Chicago Fire in chase to sign Kevin De Bruyne

Sources: Chicago Fire in chase to sign Kevin De Bruyne

The Chicago Fire are currently the frontrunners to sign Belgian superstar Kevin De Bruyne, sources told MIR97 Media. The Manchester City midfielder will become a free agent in the summer. Fabrizio Romano reported the interest this morning. De Bruyne, 33, has been one of the most dominant players in the

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Chicago Fire sign Leiria's Djé D'Avilla

Chicago Fire sign Leiria's Djé D'Avilla

The Chicago Fire have signed 21-year-old Dje D'Avilla from Portuguese second-tier club União de Leiria, per numerous reports. The Côte d'Ivoire-born midfielder will occupy a U-22 Initiative slot and an international slot on the Fire's roster. D'Avilla,

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Sources: Brody Williams signs Fire II contract

Sources: Brody Williams signs Fire II contract

15-year-old midfielder Brody Williams has signed a professional contract with Chicago Fire II, sources told MIR97 Media. The South African-born top prospect most recently played at the FC Barcelona Residency in Arizona but previously lived in the Chicago area. Williams, who has lived in the United States

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Mar 15, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Fire defender Andrew Gutman (15) reacts after scoring against Toronto FC during

Gutman, Fire Silence Hostile Toronto Crowd

TORONTO, Ontario — In times of crisis, sport often brings nations together. However, amid the most dramatic breakdown in U.S.-Canada relations since the War of 1812, they’ve done anything but that. Indeed, the Chicago Fire found themselves impacted by this unprecedented geopolitical moment when they traveled north of

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Sam Williams Signs with Chicago Fire First Team

Sam Williams Signs with Chicago Fire First Team

Sam Williams has signed a first team deal with the Chicago Fire, the club announced this morning. The midfielder previously signed an MLS Next Pro contract with the club in January and will be eligible for tomorrow's game against Toronto FC. Williams, 19, has trained with the first

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Mar 8, 2025; Frisco, Texas, USA; Chicago Fire midfielder Kellyn Acosta (23) leaves the game with an apparent injury during th

Berhalter, Fire searching for answers to midfield crisis

The Chicago Fire finally got a win on the board this weekend, recording their first victory of the Gregg Berhalter era. However, it came at a cost; a first half injury to Kellyn Acosta leaves the team with just two fully fit midfielders. The crisis is so bad that when

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Sources: Vitaliy Hlyut signs with Chicago Fire II

Sources: Vitaliy Hlyut signs with Chicago Fire II

Vitaliy Hlyut has signed an MLS Next Pro contract with Chicago Fire II, sources told MIR97 Media. The 16-year-old forward is one of the Fire's top academy talents. The deal sees Hlyut officially turn professional, with the possibility being that he could jump to the first

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