In his first year at the club, Chicago Fire FC Head Coach and Director of Football Gregg Berhalter has led his side to a playoff berth. It's just the 14th appearance in the postseason for the club that was inaugurated in 1998 season and the first since 2017. Given that literally more than half the clubs in Major League Soccer make the playoffs every year, an eight year … [Read more...] about What Chicago Fire FC Playoff Berth Means for Franchise
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Son Heung-Min Makes Instant Impact in First Game After Tottenham Tenure
Son Heung-Min broke the Major League Soccer transfer fee record when LAFC signed him from Tottenham Hotspur for $26 million last week. The South Korean made his MLS debut in Chicago last night, coming off the bench in the 61'. And it was just 20 minutes until he made his instant impact felt on the pitch. Son won a penalty, which was a tad controversial, as it required video … [Read more...] about Son Heung-Min Makes Instant Impact in First Game After Tottenham Tenure
Chicago Fire FC, MLS Wear Special Juneteenth Kits
Major League Soccer announced “The Seeds We Plant. The Flowers We Share, ” an edition of their annual Juneteenth initiatives, inspired by Black artist Gianni Lee. The Juneteenth initiatives are a collab between the MLS, the clubs themselves, and Black Players for Change (BPC) – an independent organization of Black MLS players, coaches, and staff. “The recognition of … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire FC, MLS Wear Special Juneteenth Kits
First Home Win of Berhalter Era (Finally) for Chicago Fire FC
It took a long time, and it certainly didn't come easy, but the Chicago Fire FC have their first home victory of the season. And with that, a 2-1 decision over Atlanta United the first home win of the Gregg Berhalter era. Hugo Cuypers opened the scoring from the spot in the 14', and this penalty kick conversion gave him sole possession of the scoring lead, in all of Major … [Read more...] about First Home Win of Berhalter Era (Finally) for Chicago Fire FC
Berhalter Apologizes for Fire’s ‘absolute disaster’ at Nashville SC
There is no spinning this. When you lose 7-2 in MLS, as the Chicago Fire FC did last night to Nashville SC, there is nothing positive to be said. Fire head coach and football director Gregg Berhalter pulled no punches afterward, calling the result an "absolute disaster." Berhalter also apologized, to both the owner and the fans. The result left the Fire on the outside … [Read more...] about Berhalter Apologizes for Fire’s ‘absolute disaster’ at Nashville SC
Kevin de Bruyne and Chicago Fire FC Would be a Perfect Match
Earlier this season, Manchester City midfield maestro Kevin de Bruyne announced that his time with the club was coming to an end this season. De Bruyne will leave City at the end of the season, as a free agent, which means that he can be signed without any transfer fee. The De Bruyne sweepstakes is now on, with Chicago Fire FC making the first approach. … [Read more...] about Kevin de Bruyne and Chicago Fire FC Would be a Perfect Match
Gregg Berhalter Explains Why Lionel Messi is the Greatest Player in the World
With the help of a ton of Lionel Messi and/or Inter Miami CF supporters, the Chicago Fire FC set an attendance record today. A goalless draw, which was much more compelling than it sounds, was staged at Soldier Field, in front of 62,358. That is the highest ever attendance for a Fire home game, surpassing the October 2023 visit of Miami, where Messi was not healthy enough to … [Read more...] about Gregg Berhalter Explains Why Lionel Messi is the Greatest Player in the World
Inter Miami CF at Chicago Fire FC Starting Lineup Predictions
It's hard to remember an early regular season Chicago Fire home game as highly anticipated as this one. Lionel Messi will finally play at Soldier Field as a member of Inter Miami CF. The Fire are hosting the G.O.A.T. and simply put, it's going to be a rocking crowd! It's also a match-up of two teams that currently hold playoff qualification position in the Eastern … [Read more...] about Inter Miami CF at Chicago Fire FC Starting Lineup Predictions
Chicago Fire FC vs Inter Miami CF (with Lionel Messi) Match Preview
Third time is a charm, right? The first two times that Inter Miami came to Chicago, during the Lionel Messi era, the superstar winger was too injured to play. This time, however, it appears that the Chicago Fire FC faithful will finally get to see the Argentinian galactico (fingers crossed!) Miami of course still have to get through tonight's Concacaf Champions Cup bout with … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire FC vs Inter Miami CF (with Lionel Messi) Match Preview
Gregg Berhalter Rebuild of Chicago Fire FC Progressing Along Nicely
Media and fans are naturally programmed to always look ahead, and to do so with an eye on the big picture. Coaches and players take the opposite approach- they keep it micro. It's the most painfully shopworn cliche in all of sports- "taking it one game at a time," but that is the process. In his first job since the United States Men's National Team, manager Gregg Berhalter has … [Read more...] about Gregg Berhalter Rebuild of Chicago Fire FC Progressing Along Nicely