In Their Words: Fire Wrap Up Preseason
The Chicago Fire wrapped up their 2026 preseason with a draw and a defeat at the death. Here's what the team is taking from that, in their own words.
Preseason
3 Winners, 3 Losers from Chicago Fire's Preseason
The Fire concluded their California trip on Saturday.
Mbokazi, Dithejane Choose Chicago: “I Saw Them on Instagram!”
The two South African stars have joined the Fire for preseason.
Jonathan Bamba Aiming For Côte d'Ivoire, World Cup Push
The 29-year-old dreams of featuring for Les Éléphants this summer.
In Their Words: Chicago Fire Leave Florida With Pair of Preseason Wins
The Chicago Fire opened 2026 with a pair of preseason victories. Here's what the team experienced in South Florida, in their own words.
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Recent Moves Shift Fire Roster, Depth Chart
Here's our updated depth chart and roster tracker for the Chicago Fire as the team prepares for the 2026 season.
Notebook: 2026 Chicago Fire Preseason Day 1
MIR97 speaks to Gregg Berhalter and Fire players about the upcoming season, new arrivals, the World cup and more
3 Winners, 3 Losers from Chicago Fire's Preseason
The countdown to the official kick off of the Gregg Berhalter era in Chicago is well and truly on, with MLS opening day in Columbus now just five days away. It was a successful preseason for the Fire, who finished strong with a pair of wins at the Coachella Valley
5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. San Jose Earthquakes
The Chicago Fire are truly up and running in preseason, finally getting their first win at the Coachella Valley Invitational this afternoon. Gregg Berhalter's offense exploded in a thrilling first half, putting up five goals within 34 minutes to crush the San Jose Earthquakes 5-1. While victory over
Chicago Fire at Coachella: Everything You Need to Know
The start of the Major League Soccer season is less than three weeks away, and the Chicago Fire's preseason preparations are now in full flow. With the roster close to complete, new head coach Gregg Berhalter is gearing his team up for some of the first proper organized
What now for Arnaud Souquet?
Arnaud Souquet is on his way out of the Chicago Fire. That much is evident – the 32-year-old defender was left out of Gregg Berhalter's preseason squad, and given how the last few weeks have unfolded, it's obvious that he has no future with the team. Though
Desire to “be part of something big” brought Jack Elliott to Chicago
For the second year in a row, the Fire have landed one of the top free agents available in MLS. Last year, it was Kellyn Acosta, this year, it is Jack Elliott, the center back formerly of the Philadelphia Union. Although the two players are now teammates, the two were
4 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire vs. Fortaleza
The Chicago Fire opened their 2025 preseason schedule on Sunday, facing Brazilian Serie A contender Fortaleza in a warm Port St. Lucie. A hodge-podge Fire lineup took the field in the first unofficial match under Head Coach Gregg Berhalter, and despite a narrow 1-0 loss, it was not a poor
Chicago Fire vs. Fortaleza: Everything you need to know
The Chicago Fire will take the field under Head Coach Gregg Berhalter for the first time Sunday, facing Brazilian club Fortaleza E.C. in a friendly match outside Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Though the team lines up for the exhibition won't closely resemble the one that will start against
Kellyn Acosta on USMNT future: “I need to do a whole lot more and that starts here”
Kellyn Acosta’s job with the Chicago Fire has always been multifaceted. On the pitch, his role as a defensive midfielder gives him responsibilities on both sides of the ball, solidifying the team’s structure on both defense and offense and helping the team control games in transition, where many