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Season Preview 2025

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

Bamba, Barroso, Rogers, Gutiérrez and Zinckernagel celebrate in the game against the San Jose Earthquakes at Coachella

Panel Predictions: How Will the Fire Do In 2025?

With the Fire’s first season under Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter set to kick off, the team at MIR97 Media has predictions for the team in 2025. We cover everything from individual accolades to team performance in key competitions. Team Golden Boot Winner Alex Calabrese:  Hugo

Close in shot of Gregg Berhalter with microphones in front of a Chicago Fire

Berhalter Ball: The Fire’s Tactics In 2025

The Chicago Fire team that is set to take to the pitch on Saturday in Columbus will look radically different than the one that last played a competitive match in 2024. There has been significant roster turnover, and about half of the players on the roster are new. The team

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