It's obviously very early days, but as it stands right now, the Chicago Fire FC would make the Major League Soccer postseason. First year manager Gregg Berhalter has guided the Fire to one win, one loss and one draw thus far, with a kickoff at Toronto FC coming up later this afternoon. That's good for a slot in the MLS Cup Playoff Wild Card/play-in game, and hey, after 8 … [Read more...] about Gregg Berhalter Sees New Chicago Fire Training Center as Major Game-Changer
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Gregg Berhalter Preps for first Home Game as Chicago Fire Coach
After a stint as the United States Men's National Team head coach, Gregg Berhalter is back in Major League Soccer. Tomorrow night brings his first match at Soldier Field as Chicago Fire head coach. The home opener for the Fire comes against DC United, a franchise that has certainly had some issues in recent years. Berhalter discussed the improvements that his side needs to … [Read more...] about Gregg Berhalter Preps for first Home Game as Chicago Fire Coach
Jonathan Bamba Could Lead Chicago Fire FC Back to Postseason
The Chicago Fire FC have not one, but two new Designated Players this upcoming season, and one of them, Jonathan Bamba impressed this preseason. Bamba, who has experience in two of Europe's big five leagues: the Spanish La Liga with Celta Vigo, France's Ligue 1 with St. Etienne and Lille), was extremely impressive in the preseason. He banged in the goals during the Coachella … [Read more...] about Jonathan Bamba Could Lead Chicago Fire FC Back to Postseason
Neymar Would Not Have Been a Good Fit with Chicago Fire FC
While records are meant to be broken in sports, the most expensive footballer benchmark has stood for eight years and counting. When Paris Saint-Germain acquired Neymar from FC Barcelona for $262 million in 2017, this record was falling every 2-4 years, with Paul Pogba eclipsing Gareth Bale in 2013, which surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009. And given how transfer spending … [Read more...] about Neymar Would Not Have Been a Good Fit with Chicago Fire FC
Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC Game Preview: Berhalter Era Dawns
The winds of change have come to the Windy City. The Chicago Fire FC conclude their 2024 season this Saturday, but the Major League Soccer world is looking beyond that, to the start of a new era. Today was the product rollout (the official name is "introductory press conference) for their new Football Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter. Yes, Berhalter who led the U.S. … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC Game Preview: Berhalter Era Dawns
Jhon Duran Agrees Personal Terms to Join West Ham United
It looks like another of the more tedious summer transfer sagas will soon be coming to an end. Jhon Duran is leaving Aston Villa for east London, not west London. The Colombian striker, once the transfer fee is agreed upon and the deal finalized, will be heading to West Ham United, not Chelsea FC. Here is the latest, via Fabrizio Romano, on the former Chicago Fire FC man. … [Read more...] about Jhon Duran Agrees Personal Terms to Join West Ham United
Chicago Fire Sack Ezra Hendrickson, Georg Heitz on Hot Seat
Chicago Fire FC are looking for a new manager, yet again, as Ezra Hendrickson has just been sacked. Sporting Director Georg Heitz released an official statement, minutes ago, announcing the dismissal. The Fire, currently the penultimate side in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference, got off to a 2-5-3 start this season. Picked to finish dead last, or very close to it by … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire Sack Ezra Hendrickson, Georg Heitz on Hot Seat