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
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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
Nicolas Gaitan to Join Bastian Schweinsteiger, Dax McCarty in Chicago Fire Midfield
When the Chicago Fire open their season on Sunday against Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the L.A. Galaxy they will do so with a new player added to the roster. Thursday saw Chinese Super League club Dalian Yifang announce the transfer of Nicolas Gaitan to the Major League Soccer side. “Nicholas Gaitan joined the US Fireworks Chicago Fire Team. The club expressed its heartfelt … [Read more...] about Nicolas Gaitan to Join Bastian Schweinsteiger, Dax McCarty in Chicago Fire Midfield
Dax McCarty, Nemanja Nikolic, Veljko Paunovic, Nelson Rodriguez on New Chicago Fire Signings
Tuesday night brought the first major event of 2019 for the Chicago Fire as the team hosted a kit launch and Motorola branding event at Fire on the Mile in the Wrigley Building. It was also the first media availability of '19, and with that we saw the most prominent figures in the club take questions from reporters about how the offseason has gone thus far. The Fire have … [Read more...] about Dax McCarty, Nemanja Nikolic, Veljko Paunovic, Nelson Rodriguez on New Chicago Fire Signings
Bastian Schweinsteiger to Fill Positional Holes for Chicago Fire in 2019
Bastian Schweinsteiger is back for a third season with the Chicago Fire in 2019, and the position he'll play this year is...wherever he's needed. Obviously, he's a natural and preferred #6, and thus his best place is in the defensive midfield, but last season he played as a central defender on many occasions, filling the team's talent and depth gap at the position. According … [Read more...] about Bastian Schweinsteiger to Fill Positional Holes for Chicago Fire in 2019
Blackhawks triumph helps Chicago recover from Great Fire of 1871 (SATIRE)
With every postseason win, the Chicago Blackhawks take another step towards drinking the blessed waters residing within Lord Stanley’s Cup. The possibility of tasting these pure waters lifts the spirits of Windy City Citizens still yearning for a ray of light to guide them through the dark devastation brought on by the Great Chicago Fire in October of 1871. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks triumph helps Chicago recover from Great Fire of 1871 (SATIRE)
Costa Rica’s World Cup run creates buzz for Central American Nation
Costa Rica went to the knockout round of 16 in their very first World Cup appearance, but 2014 proved to be their most successful tournament yet. They beat Greece 5-3 on penalty kicks in extra time to advance to the round of eight for the first time ever. And they fought extremely hard in the quarter-final round, finally being vanquished on penalty kicks. Yes, coming within … [Read more...] about Costa Rica’s World Cup run creates buzz for Central American Nation