The Bonfire – Episode 408: Montréal Preview
The Fire are back at Soldier Field on Saturday! John and Tim preview the matinée against CF Montréal and talk tactics and formations for the home opener.
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The Bonfire – Episode 407: The Fire Have a Problem In Houston
John and Tim welcome MIR 97 Founder Matt Shabelman around the Bonfire to review what went wrong in the Fire's first action of the 2026. Houston recovered in the second half after Hugo Cuypers open his account in the first half.
The Bonfire – Episode 406: 2026 Season Preview ft. Joe Lowery
With the Fire's 2026 season set to kick off this weekend, John and Tim are joined by special guest Joe Lowery of Backheeled to preview the 2026 year and the Fire's season opener against the Houston Dynamo.
The Bonfire – Episode 405: Fire Headline Coachella
The Fire head to California and John and Tim talk about the Fire's 3-2 win in their first game in Coachella
The Bonfire – Episode 404: Integrity Not Found
With the Fire quiet, league-wide news takes center stage
The Bonfire – Episode 403: Fire Conquer Florida
The Fire's first preseason trip wraps up with two wins in two games. In addition to the Fire definitively conquering Florida, proved by their victories over teams from Tennessee and Kansas, the duo talk about the squad updates. They also break down changes to MLS roster rules for
The Bonfire – Episode 402: The Men In Red Go To Florida
Tim and John talk Fire about Puso Dithejane's arrival, Kellyn Acosta's departure and SKC moves with Drew VanderPloeg from Home & Away.
The Bonfire – Episode 401: Mailbag and Start Season 4
John and Tim gather around The Bonfire to kick off Season 4 with a mailbag!
Listen In: Podcasts Arrive on The Site
You might have noticed a new look and you can now listen to podcasts directly from the website. As we approach our fourth season, we're here's what to expect from our podcasts.