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Opposition Report: Seattle Sounders

Opposition Report: Seattle Sounders

The Chicago Fire are gearing up for a crucial cross-conference matchup with the Seattle Sounders as they look to regain momentum entering the summer, and while this is not the best Sounders team of recent times, the Fire will still have to be wary. Seattle is coming off of the

Indy Eleven players celebrate a goal during a soccer game.

Opposition Report: Indy Eleven

The Fire II’s Quest for the Cup continues tomorrow when they host Indy Eleven, in one of the first ever competitive matches between an MLS Next Pro team and a side from the second-division USL Championship. To help us understand Indy Eleven, we spoke with David Ziemba, the President

Opposition Report: Forward Madison

Opposition Report: Forward Madison

The Chicago Fire II’s second U.S. Open Cup match in team history – and first against a professional opponent – is tomorrow when they host Forward Madison at SeatGeek Stadium. To preview the match, we spoke with Mitchell Meerman, who covers the USL League One side. (Responses have been edited

Opposition Report: The Philadelphia Union

Opposition Report: The Philadelphia Union

The Chicago Fire will finally open their 2024 season tomorrow when they take on the star-studded Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park, a place they haven't won in over a decade. To help preview the big game, we spoke to Union beat reporter José Núñez, who answered our questions

Opposition Report: Atlanta United

Opposition Report: Atlanta United

The games are coming thick and fast for the Chicago Fire, who now must face a hungry Atlanta United team at Soldier Field following the midweek loss at Charlotte. Atlanta have one of the most talented rosters in the league, and while they did have a difficult stretch since the

Opposition Report: St. Louis CITY

Opposition Report: St. Louis CITY

For the second time in less than a week, the Chicago Fire are gearing up to take on a regional rival in MLS expansion team St. Louis CITY. While the Fire have had a frustrating start to the season and currently sit 14th place in the East, St. Louis has

Opposition Report: Nashville SC

Opposition Report: Nashville SC

Following up a disappointing collapse last week against the New York Red Bulls, the focus of the Chicago Fire shifts to what promises to be a very difficult matchup this Saturday on the road in Nashville. Playing in their beautiful brand-new soccer-specific stadium (the largest in North America), Nashville have

Opposition Report: New York Red Bulls

Opposition Report: New York Red Bulls

It's been a busy week for the Chicago Fire, taking on Atlanta United last Sunday and defeating Chicago House in the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, but the next MLS game is already right around the corner. Tomorrow night, the Fire will face off against the New

Opposition Report: Chicago House

Opposition Report: Chicago House

The Chicago Fire's U.S. Open Cup run will open tomorrow with a highly-anticipated derby day against local amateur club Chicago House. For most, House will be a mystery, as they have only played at the semi-pro and amateur levels, though they have received some attention for their

Opposition Report: Atlanta United

Opposition Report: Atlanta United

The Chicago Fire, unbeaten in five, will face their biggest test of the season so far when they take on high-flying Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Arena this Sunday. Atlanta, led by Argentina national team midfielder Thiago Almada, are having a great start to the season, and will provide a difficult

Opposition Report: Philadelphia Union

Opposition Report: Philadelphia Union

Fresh off of their first home win of the season against Minnesota United last week, the Chicago Fire will host a struggling Philadelphia Union team at Soldier Field. The Fire will be looking to avenge a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat at the Union earlier in the year, while the visitors are

Opposition Report: Minnesota United

Opposition Report: Minnesota United

The Chicago Fire haven't lost in three matches, but this weekend, they'll be taking on an opponent who hasn't lost all season. Minnesota United are next up on the agenda, and they'll be looking to follow up their impressive road win in

Opposition Report: D.C. United

Opposition Report: D.C. United

Following their first win of the season week in Miami, the Chicago Fire return to Soldier Field to take on Wayne Rooney and D.C. United. Ahead of Saturday's clash with one of MLS' most historic clubs, we spoke with Sarah Kallassy of the District Press to

Matchday 5 Opposition Report: Inter Miami

Matchday 5 Opposition Report: Inter Miami

The still-winless Chicago Fire travel down to Florida this weekend to take on Inter Miami as they look to finally kickstart their season. Miami have had a mixed bag of results to start their year, but have proven to be a formidable team at home and this will be a

Matchday 4 Opposition Report: FC Cincinnati

Matchday 4 Opposition Report: FC Cincinnati

This weekend, the Chicago Fire will take on FC Cincinnati, a team they have inexplicably struggled to beat at home over the years. Still yet to win, it will be a tough match for the Fire, especially considering that FC Cincy is one of the most in-form teams in MLS.