Nobody in Chicago wants to win more than Frank Klopas. That much is evident. Unfortunately for him and the Fire, that is simply not happening right now. Last Wednesday’s loss extended the current winless run to six, while the team has been outscored 9-1 in that span and
The Chicago Fire have the third-highest roster spend in Major League Soccer, according to this spring’s MLS Players Association (MLSPA) salary release. The full list was briefly published on the MLSPA website earlier today, but will be re-released Thursday. According to the numbers posted, only Inter Miami,
A wet and mild Monday afternoon in Bridgeview isn’t exactly conducive to a beautiful game of soccer, so it’s no surprise that Chicago Fire II’s 4-2 loss to New York City FC II isn’t a result that will stick long in the memory. However, while
Saturday was a historic day for the country of Switzerland as Swiss singer Nemo prevailed in the Eurovision Song Contest, marking the Alpine nation’s first victory since 1988. It was somewhat less memorable for the Chicago Fire, who hopelessly stumbled to a third defeat in four matches, losing 3-
St. Louis CITY SC's first season in MLS exceeded all expectations. Playing in a state-of-the-art, brand-new downtown soccer-specific stadium, Bradley Carnell's team finished atop the Western Conference and, despite a first-round playoff exit, had little to be ashamed of. However,
The American soccer world was shaken today by the biggest and arguably most important homegrown signing in MLS history when 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan was unveiled as a Philadelphia Union player. The young attacking midfielder is widely regarded as the best player of his age group in the world,
As the final whistle of MLS Cup 1998 echoed through the Rose Bowl, Chicago Fire midfielders Chris Armas and Jesse Marsch raced to embrace goalkeeper Zach Thornton. The Men in Red had just clinched a stunning 2-0 victory over the league's first dynasty, D.C. United, before
The moment Kellyn Acosta stepped off the field in the second half of last year’s MLS Cup, the free agency clock began to tick. Three months and one half-field buzzer-beater later, he seems to be fitting in just fine with the Chicago Fire. Acosta’s exciting start
The referee lockout that has plagued MLS for the first six match weeks is officially over after an agreement was reached earlier today between the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) and the Professional Referees Organization (PRO). The Collective Bargaining Agreement represents the longest in history for referees, coming into effect
When the Chicago Fire take on the New England Revolution this weekend, there will be one glaring change from previous matches this season. Chris Brady, the star homegrown goalkeeper, will not be between the posts, and instead, 31-year-old MLS veteran Spencer Richey will start. Brady will instead be
Homegrown Chicago Fire forward Victor Bezerra is joining Detriot City FC on a season-long loan for 2024, the club announced this morning. Bezerra, who is in the final year of his first team contract, will have an opportunity to get competitive minutes in the USL Championship. Detroit will gain
The Chicago Fire’s Soldier Field showdown with high-flying CF Montréal is less than 24 hours away, and the Men in Red trained on the lakefront ahead of the unusual 1 p.m. kickoff. A host of international call-ups overshadowed the Friday news cycle, however, with several Fire
Chicago Fire homegrown striker Missael Rodríguez is going on loan to USL League One's Union Omaha, the club confirmed today. The move will be a development-focused loan for Rodríguez, who now finds himself fourth on the center forward depth chart behind Hugo Cuypers, Georgios Koutsias, and Tom
Ever since Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto purchased FC Lugano in 2021, the synergy between the two clubs has reaped benefits for both. Homegrown defender Justin Reynolds will complete his short-term loan move to the sister club in the Swiss Super League, writing a new chapter in the relationship
When Andrew Gutman went down injured less than two minutes into the Chicago Fire’s 2024 season, Frank Klopas’ seemingly straightforward plans at left back had to go out the window. The 28-year-old defender, among the top fullbacks in MLS, had been acquired in a blockbuster trade to
The United States Soccer Federation announced changes to the U.S. Open Cup format for 2024. As had been rumored, MLS participation in the tournament is being severely curtailed in 2024, and only eight MLS first teams will participate, not including the Fire. The other 11 U.S.-based MLS
