Last Saturday, the Chicago Fire started three center backs for the first time this year. They also kept a clean sheet, scored three times and walked away with their first win against a team currently in a playoff spot since June 28th. With a result like that against one of
In 2025, the Chicago Fire have played a brand of fun-to-watch soccer and the results have also picked up: The team’s 42 points eclipses the total they’ve had any year since the 2017 season, the last year that the Fire made the playoffs. Although the Fire have continued
At the midpoint of the four-week summer transfer window – the last time that teams in MLS can make substantial changes to their rosters – here’s the moves the Chicago Fire have made, and what their plans might be in the final two weeks. Initial moves create roster, cap flexibility Just
The Fire head to Vancouver for the third and final game of their road trip to take on the Whitecaps, the last MLS team with a perfect 4-0-0 record to start their 2025 campaign. The Fire are the only other MLS team that has an unblemished record in Canada in
On Saturday afternoon, Club América defeated Aston Villa 1-0 at Soldier Field, as part of the Leagues Cup Showcase series. The game had a generally fun atmosphere, as both teams fielded a large part of their best XIs for at least a portion of the match and the crowd, which
The Fire travel to face Supporters Shield-leading FC Cincinnati on Wednesday. Normally, facing the team with the best record in their own building is a recipe for disaster, but FC Cincinnati have seemed utterly human at home, notching a 6W-2D-4L record at TQL Stadium this season. Winning will still be
Alex Calabrese My name is Alex Calabrese, and I am the Editor-in-Chief and Chicago Fire beat reporter for MenInRed97. This will be my fourth year covering Chicago soccer and the third season covering the Fire and MLS! This season, I am looking forward to giving you an inside look at
DJ and Tim talk about Fire players on international duty, preview the final game away at the Pigeons, and figure out what the Fire need to do to make the playoffs. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/
After winning big at home during mid-week the Fire go back to their normal selves losing to Charlotte in what felt like a must win game. The gang discusses the game, our playoff picture, and a possible return of a Fire homegrown Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter
The Fire beat Miami in front of a sold out crowd at Soldier Field. Alan and DJ are joined by Alex and Tim as they discuss a magical night by the lakefront and discuss the Fire's postseason chances. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram
Well, the Fire won. I guess there's also a game coming up soon? I don't know, I'm too tired from having to deal with the Jersey Devil all night. Alan, Tim, and DJ discuss that and some more stuff! Check out our socials! MIR97
Today, we have Alan, Tim, and DJ discussing the draw against the Revolution, the playoff picture, and the reality of having to go to New Jersey to play a soccer game. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/
Alan, Tim, and DJ recap the Columbus game, look forward to New England, and air some grievances. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mir97/support
For once, the Fire didn't lose! Alan, DJ, and Tim go over the 0-0 draw in Montreal and Chris Brady's MVP status. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mir97/support
The Fire’s performance against St. Louis CITY SC on Saturday might be termed a “statement win” – about how the team could play against a rival, about how it would play under interim Head Coach Frank Klopas, but it didn’t take 90 minutes on the pitch for a statement
Alex Calabrese My name is Alex Calabrese, and I am the Editor-in-Chief and Chicago Fire beat reporter for MenInRed97. This will be my third year covering Chicago soccer and the second season covering the Fire and MLS, which will hopefully be more successful than the last! This season, I am