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Mar 16, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC midfielder Kellyn Acosta (23) celebrates with goalkeeper Chris Brady (3

MIR97's 2025 Chicago Fire Season Preview

MLS is Back – and so are the Chicago Fire. After a long offseason defined by fresh faces, exciting moves, and building excitement, the Men in Red will kick off their 28th MLS campaign this Saturday against the Columbus Crew, marking the beginning of the reign of new Director of Football

Jun 1, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC forward Hugo Cuypers (9) celebrates scoring a goal during the first half

Chicago Fire Roster Preview 2025: Forwards

The fourth and final component of the Chicago Fire’s 2025 MLS Season roster for MIR97 Media are the forwards. Despite a lack of consistency in recent years, the new additions to this area of the field might be the most exciting ones yet. From quality players from Europe to

Chicago Fire Roster Preview 2025: Midfielders

Chicago Fire Roster Preview 2025: Midfielders

The next part of this year’s roster preview on MIR97 Media, which only comprises of six players, is the midfield. Important players like Federico Navarro and Gastón Giménez are no longer with the team, so Berhalter is relying on some developmental talent to step up into key roles in

Sep 7, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire FC defender Andrew Gutman (15) celebrates after scoring a goal during the s

Chicago Fire Roster Preview 2025: Defenders

As we continue MIR97 Media’s preview of the 2025 Chicago Fire roster, it is time to look at what could prove to be one of the most important positions this year: the defense. Last season, the Fire's backline was plagued by inconsistency, and frequent injuries certainly did

Oct 21, 2023; New York, NY, New York, NY, USA; Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady (34) during the second half against the Ne

Chicago Fire Roster Preview 2025: Goalkeepers

The kick-off of the Chicago Fire’s MLS season is less than one week away, and preparations are ramping up as the team returns home from preseason camp. In the lead-up to opening day in Columbus, MIR97 Media is previewing each position group on the Fire’s roster, starting today

Xherdan Shaqiri will look to return to his best after a down year in 2023.

MIR97's 2024 Chicago Fire Season Preview

The 2024 MLS season finally commences this week, and after a thrilling offseason, the Chicago Fire are finally ready to kick off a new year. This season is marked by the returns of sporting director Georg Heitz and head coach Frank Klopas, as well as the arrivals of star signings

2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 4: Forwards

2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 4: Forwards

MIR97's preview of different positions and players on the field continues. With the beginning of the MLS season just around the corner, the final piece to look at are the attackers. Having somewhat lacked efficiency in the final third, the Fire will be looking to be a real

2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 3: Midfielders

2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 3: Midfielders

MIR is previewing the team’s roster ahead of the Fire’s 2024 season opener on Saturday, February 24. We’ll introduce you to each player, including how they joined the Fire, review their 2023 season, and go over expectations and hopes for the upcoming season. With the Fire capturing

2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 2: Defenders

2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 2: Defenders

Some insight into the Fire’s 2024 defensive core. Ahead of Major League Soccer’s 2024 season, the MenInRed97 team is previewing the current status of the Fire’s roster, and in this installment, the squad’s defense will be analyzed by yours truly. We’ll introduce you to each

2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 1: Goalkeepers

2024 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Part 1: Goalkeepers

MIR is previewing the team’s roster ahead of the Fire’s 2024 season opener on Saturday, February 24. We’ll introduce you to each player, including how they joined the Fire, review their 2023 season, and go over expectations and hopes for the upcoming season. The Fire start 2024

2023 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Pt. 3: Forwards

2023 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Pt. 3: Forwards

With the start of the 2023 Fire season just days away, MIR97 is evaluating each player on the team’s roster.  Following our preview of goalkeepers and defenders and midfielders, we’re wrapping things up by taking a look at the team’s forwards.  As with our previous roster coverage,

2023 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Pt. 2: Midfielders

2023 Chicago Fire Roster Preview Pt. 2: Midfielders

Ahead of the Fire’s first game, MIR97 is going through the Fire’s roster player by player. Following our profiles on the Fire’s defenders and goalkeepers, we will now preview the midfielders. Some of the players listed below play primarily as wingers on the attack but are officially

MIR97's Chicago Fire 2023 Season Preview

MIR97's Chicago Fire 2023 Season Preview

The 2023 MLS season is now upon us, and the Chicago Fire return for their 26th season in the league. Ezra Hendrickson’s team had many highs and lows last season and missed the playoffs, but there were many promising signs that the team will look to build on in