The Bonfire – Episode 419: Clean Sheets at Home
John and Tim talk about the Fire's 2nd 1-0 W and what it means for Maren's role and Mbokazi's future as they keep one eye on Detroit
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The Bonfire – Episode 418: Tata's Out
The Fire are set to host Atlanta United and John and Tim dig into what's been working for the Fire and
The Bonfire – Episode 417: Coyotes: Ugly
John and Tim talk about a great win against Nashville where with the fastest goal in Fire history and comfortably holding a 1 goal lead.
The Bonfire – Episode 416: Previewing Nashville with Kyndra De St. Aubin
John and Tim break down the Fire's first win in Philly since 2013 in a gritty team effort.
The Bonfire – Episode 415: True Grit
John and Tim break down the Fire's first win in Philly since 2013 in a gritty team effort.
The Bonfire – Episode 414: Philadelphia Preview with Danny Higganbotham
The Fire are back home taking on D.C. United Special guest Nate Bukaty from MLS on Apple TV breaks down the storylines going into the game.
The Bonfire – Episode 413: The Milkman Returns
John and Tim break down Gregg's roster choices in an ugly game on the pitch in a game that was made uglier by reported hate speech.
The Bonfire – Episode 412: Can Fire Blast Past D.C. United?
The Fire are back home taking on D.C. United Special guest Nate Bukaty from MLS on Apple TV breaks down the storylines going into the game.
The Bonfire – Episode 411: Gregg Stole Crewmas
Gregg went to his old home and stole the joy from their home opener as Dylan Borso shines in his debut.
The Bonfire – Episode 410: Breaking Ground
The Fire break new ground — can they break Columbus's undefeated streak at home against the Fire?
The Bonfire – Episode 409: Seeing Red
A red card that leads to a 3-0 win. John and Tim break down the Fire's first home opening win since 2020.
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.
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