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Sources: Fire Signing TSC's Viktor Radojević

Sources: Fire Signing TSC's Viktor Radojević

The Chicago Fire are closing in on the signing of TSC Bačka Topola left back Viktor Radojević, sources confirmed to MIR97 Media. Radojević is signing an Under-22 Initiative contract with the Fire and is not a done deal but should be completed before tomorrow's deadline. GiveMeSport reported

Mar 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman (16) kicks the ball against Chicago Fire FC during t

What Waterman, Terán Deals Mean for the Chicago Fire's Roster

The Chicago Fire had their most consequential 24 hours of the summer transfer window so far, with a major departure and addition taking place in quick succession and both coming to light Tuesday morning. Carlos Terán, the team's longest-serving non-homegrown player, left the club for Brazilian

Jul 9, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman (16) kicks the ball away against Forge FC Hamilton dur

Sources: Joel Waterman Traded to Chicago Fire

CF Montréal’s Joel Waterman has been traded to the Chicago Fire, sources confirmed to MIR97 Media. Maxime Truman also reported the trade earlier this morning. The Fire will part with a base of $500,000 of General Allocation Money spread across this season and next ($200,000 in 2025,

Mar 22, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Chicago Fire FC defender Carlos Teran (4) warms up prior to the second half a

Sources: Carlos Terán Sold to Athletico Paranaense

Carlos Terán is on the way to Athletico Paranaense in a permanent move, sources told MIR97 Media. The Colombian's departure was heavily rumored in the Brazilian media in the last 24 hours and was completed last night. Terán, 24, joined the Chicago Fire in 2020 in the midst

Berhalter: Franco Initiated Fire Move

Berhalter: Franco Initiated Fire Move

The Chicago Fire finally made the loan move for FC Porto’s André Franco, marking the biggest moment of the summer transfer window so far. The Portuguese attacking midfielder adds another dimension to the Fire’s roster for the final stretch of the regular season. Here’s the latest on

Fire Confirm André Franco Loan Arrival

Fire Confirm André Franco Loan Arrival

The Chicago Fire confirmed the arrival of 27-year-old midfielder André Franco on a short-term loan from FC Porto until the end of the MLS season this morning. The deal was completed in recent days but is now official following clearance from Major League Soccer and all other

Trip Fleming

Trip Fleming earns maiden Fire first team call-up

Trip Fleming shocked many when he left the University of Wisconsin early to sign an MLS Next Pro contract with Chicago Fire II. Now, he is set for his first-ever first team call-up, and could be poised for an MLS debut against Son Heung-min and LAFC. Fleming,

Son Heung-min Set for MLS Debut in Bridgeview

Son Heung-min Set for MLS Debut in Bridgeview

LOS ANGELES — Son Heung-min is set to make his Major League Soccer debut tonight, and it will come against the Chicago Fire. The Korean winger was officially cleared yesterday afternoon, receiving his P-1 visa ahead of today’s game. Son has traveled with the team to Chicago and

Sources: Fire In Talks For André Franco Loan

Sources: Fire In Talks For André Franco Loan

The Chicago Fire are in negotiations to sign André Franco on loan from FC Porto, sources told MIR97 Media. The interest was reported earlier this morning by GiveMeSport. Franco, a 27-year-old Portuguese midfielder, will, crucially, not be a Designated Player as suggested in the initial report. Instead, he

Sources: Omari Glasgow Joining Loudoun on Loan

Sources: Omari Glasgow Joining Loudoun on Loan

Chicago Fire winger Omari Glasgow is joining USL Championship club Loudoun United on loan, sources told MIR97 Media. The Guyanese international has played just seven minutes in Major League Soccer since the end of May. The loan until the end of the season will enable Glasgow to play regular minutes,

Inside the Fire’s Transfer Strategy for the Summer Window

Inside the Fire’s Transfer Strategy for the Summer Window

The 2025 MLS summer transfer window is officially open, and the Chicago Fire are already making moves – or at least preparing to. To be clear, the club has been sitting idly until now. Sporting Director/Head Coach Gregg Berhalter and his backroom staff have been active behind the scenes for

May 18, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC forward Chris Mueller (8) during the first half against the Columbus Cr

Mueller Reveals Cardiac Diagnosis, Out for 2025

CHICAGO, Ill. — Chris Mueller will miss the remainder of the MLS season as he battles pericarditis, the Chicago Fire winger announced today. Mueller was diagnosed during this year's preseason and has not played since. ”I felt like it was time to come out and say what I’ve

History-maker Zinckernagel set for All-Star Game

History-maker Zinckernagel set for All-Star Game

Arriving at the Chicago Fire from Norwegian club FK Bodø/Glimt, Philip Zinckernagel didn’t necessarily roll into town with the grandest expectations. While expected to play, the Dane was not the blockbuster addition of the Fire’s offseason. Zinckernagel didn’t join the club as a DP, but he’

May 7, 2025; Bridgeview, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC midfielder Rominigue Kouame (6) and Detroit City FC midfielder Ryan W

Fire's Midfield "Strength in Depth" Tested This Week

For the bulk of the Chicago Fire’s season so far, Gregg Berhalter has relied on the much-talked-about all-American, all-homegrown midfield of Brian Gutiérrez, Sergio Oregel, and Mauricio Pineda. That exact trio has started together 12 times in 2025, even if absolutely nobody had it penciled

González Embracing Minutes from Veteran Role

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

Mar 22, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Chicago Fire FC forward Philip Zinckernagel (11) celebrates scoring during th

Philip Zinckernagel Named to MLS All-Star Roster

Philip Zinckernagel is going to Austin. The Danish winger was named to the 2025 MLS All-Star roster by Austin FC (and All-Star game) head coach NIco Estévez. As a result, Zinckernagel becomes the first All-Star for the Fire since the 2023 season, when Kei Kamara was named