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• MLS talking points: a record in Chicago and a reprieve for the Sounders

Seattle’s season may not be as badly damaged as we had feared, and there was a huge crowd on hand to see Chicago Fire v Inter Miami...2025
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• Follow live: Messi leads Inter Miami in clash with Chicago Fire
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• Robinson among USMNT trio ruled out for CNL
The USMNT announced a trio of changes to its Concacaf Nations League roster, with Columbus Crew defender Max Arfsten, Chicago Fire midfielder Brian Gutiérrez and Houston Dynamo midfielder Jack McGlynn all joining up with the squad....2025
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• Swerve Strickland: You Can Enjoy Both AEW And WWE, And Both Are Successful. That's The Beauty Of It
Many comparisons have been made to highlight the differences between AEW and WWE. Darby Allin famously said WWE is Taylor Swift and AEW is Slayer. Swerve Strickland has his own comparison, but explains how fans can still enjoy both. "It's almost like you get the big box offices movies and all that stuff over there, but over there you don't get green screen, you don't get wires. Can you friggin a...2025
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• “Tremendous player” Brian Gutierrez off to fast start for Fire
The Chicago Fire suffered defeat in their opening MLS match of 2025, but Brian Gutierrez walked away as one of the few bright spots. Gutierrez recorded his first MLS brace in the Fire’s 4-2 road loss to the Columbus Crew on Saturday night. The attacking midfielder began the new year by making his U.S. men’s ... Read more...2025
• Emran Soglo’s move from Marseille to Chicago Fire collapses

Everything had looked in place for Emran Soglo (19) to swap Olympique de Marseille for Chicago Fire this winter, however, according to a report from L’Équipe that move has now collapsed. The reason......2025

• Chicago Fire promise ticket credits to fans if Inter Miami's Messi misses Chicago home game with injury

The Fire are offering credit for ticketholders at the August 31 home match in the event that Lionel Messi, who was injured during Copa América, does not play....2024
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• Chicago to credit fans if injured Messi can't play

The Chicago Fire announced Friday that they will provide compensation to fans if Lionel Messi is unable to feature due to injury when Inter Miami CF visit Soldier Field on Aug. 31....2024
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• Lionel Messi leads MLS’ top selling jerseys list, but so do a lot of up and coming stars

Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images Of course Messi’s kit was No. 1, but four other of his Miami teammates join him on the list. On Monday, Major League Soccer released their list of the 25 top selling jerseys in the league so far this season, and there was no surprise about who was at the top. Based on the MLS jerseys sold on MLS Store, Lionel Messi leads the list as the top selli...2024
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• Chris Brady replaces Gabriel Slonina on USMNT U-23’s camp roster
U.S. men’s Olympic head coach Marko Mitrovic has been forced to make a change in his goalkeeping ranks for this month’s pair of international friendlies. Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady has replaced Gabriel Slonina on the roster due to injury, U.S. Soccer announced Monday. Slonina recently featured in Eupen’s 4-0 Belgian Pro League loss to ... Read more...2024
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• Chicago tries to lure Messi fans amid injury doubt

Lionel Messi may not be at Soldier Field on Wednesday. The Chicago Fire hope their fans are....2023
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• Schweinsteiger reassures fans: Injury shouldn’t be too bad
The Chicago Fire midfielder exited his team’s win over the Vancouver Whitecaps with a hip injury, but believes he’ll be back soon...2017
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• Bastian Schweinsteiger exits Chicago Fire game with hip injury
The midfielder was removed with "hip tightness" in the final minutes of the first half of the Chicago Fire’s game Saturday...2017
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• NEWS: Forward Mike Magee Undergoes Season-Ending Hip Surgery
2014

• The metaphorical White Sox rebuild failed, but the literal rebuild may be exactly what Chicago needs

Wells Street, a vision of The 78’s future. | 78Chicago.com A new stadium may not be a bad thing By now, we’ve all absorbed the news about vilified billionaire White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf’s plans for a new stadium. In these uneasy economic times, it seems absurd that a diamond-encrusted plutocrat would have the nerve to beg for another $1 billion of taxpayers’ money because he’s bored ...2024
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2025
"Brazil superstar and Al Hilal attacker Neymar is in preliminary talks with three MLS sides, including Chicago Fire FC, over a proposed move, sources have told ESPN."

2024
"Whispers of Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire moving to Guaranteed Rate Field are wishful and logical, but unconfirmed."

2023
"The capacity crowd, so festive just moments before, looked on in silence as a Chicago Fire Department ambulance rolled slowly through a gate in the right-field corner."

2022
"Chelsea has a verbal agreement to sign Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina for a fee that could rise to $15m, a source confirmed to ESPN."

2021
"Raphael Wicky is out as Chicago Fire coach, ESPN television analyst Taylor Twellman has reported."

2020
"Chicago Fire FC Sign Academy Midfielder Brian Gutiérrez"

2019
"Chicago Fire FC Names Raphael Wicky Head Coach"

2018
"Chicago Fire to face FC Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena in Bastian Schweinsteiger tribute match"

2017
"Sapong (64') Philadelphia Union 3-0 Chicago Fire"

2016
"Chicagoland Grade-Schooler Presents Pope Francis with Chicago Fire Soccer Ball"

2015
"Drogba comes to Montreal as part of a sign-and-trade with the Chicago Fire, with the Fire sending the 37-year-old striker to the Impact in exchange for general and targeted allocation money."

2014
"United met the Chicago Fire on a brisk Saturday evening at RFK Stadium."

• Shaqiri, Chicago agree to contract termination

Xherdan Shaqiri and the Chicago Fire have agreed to a contract termination, bringing an end to the Switzerland midfielder's disappointing spell at the MLS club, it was announced Wednesday....2024
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• Chicago Fire promise ticket credits to fans if Inter Miami's Messi misses Chicago home game with injury
2024

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• May the MLS action be with you on Star Wars weekend

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Eastern Conference has a few matchups that will be cleared for hyperspace. It’s the beginning of May and this weekend poses some interesting matchups in the universe. Saturday is Star Wars Day, so watch MLS you can while celebrating some of your favorite characters. There are 3 matches between Eastern Conf...2024
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• The metaphorical White Sox rebuild failed, but the literal rebuild may be exactly what Chicago needs
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• MLS Ticker: Fire signs Cuypers, CF Montreal adds Martinez, and more
The Chicago Fire made a major acquisition to their attacking front heading into the 2024 MLS season. Hugo Cuypers joined the Eastern Conference club as a Designated Player from Belgian first division side Gent. Cuypers signed a three-year contract with the Fire through 2026, which includes a club option for 2027. “We’re thrilled to officially ... Read more...2024
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• MLS Ticker: Mihailovic signs with Rapids, McCarty joins Atlanta United, and more
Djordje Mihailovic is back in MLS with hopes of sparking his career. The former Chicago Fire homegrown has joined the Colorado Rapids on a Designated Player contract through 2027. Mihailovic’s contract also includes a club option for 2028 after Colorado reportedly paid close to $3 million to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar for his services. “Djordje ... Read more...2024
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• Chicago Fire offering credits for fans amid uncertainty over whether Lionel Messi will play

Will Lionel Messi play at Soldier Field Wednesday during Inter Miami's match against the Chicago Fire? It's the million-dollar question on thousands of fans minds....2023
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• Yarcho’s Pick Six: Buccaneers Defense, Baker Mayfield lead 20-17 upset over Vikings

Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports No one gave the Bucs a chance to win in Minnesota, but they come away with the 20-17 win over the Vikings Football is back!! And for a team in Tampa that pretty much everyone and their mother gave zero chance this season - especially on the road in a tough environment week one - the Buccaneers were quick to quiet the doubters, haters, and nay-sayers. It wasn’t ...2023
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• Shaqiri, Insigne, Chicharito top MLS salaries list for 2023
The MLS Players Union released the salaries of every player in the league on Tuesday with several familiar faces remaining up at the top. Chicago Fire star Xherdan Shaqiri remained ranked No. 1 with the highest annual salary as he continues his second MLS season. Toronto FC attacker Lorenzo Insigne and LA Galaxy forward Javier ... Read more...2023
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• Chicago fire: Ticket sales up after lottery win

The Blackhawks' draft lottery win, which gives them the chance to select Connor Bedard, has already benefited ticket sales....2023
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• MLS talking points: a record in Chicago and a reprieve for the Sounders
2025

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• Lionel Messi leads MLS’ top selling jerseys list, but so do a lot of up and coming stars
2024

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• May the MLS action be with you on Star Wars weekend
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• The metaphorical White Sox rebuild failed, but the literal rebuild may be exactly what Chicago needs
2024

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• Which MLS Eastern Conference team is sporting the best jersey?

Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images The 2024 jerseys are out...after a week to see them in action, which ones are duds and which ones are stars? Major League Soccer revealed the 2024 jerseys for each of the 29 teams, beginning the true kickoff to the regular season. When teams hit the field this past week to open up the 2024 season, many unviewill be showing off these jerseys to th...2024
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• What needs to happen for the Fire to make the MLS playoffs

The Chicago Fire head into Decision day with a chance of making the MLS playoffs. However, certain results need to go their way....2023
• White Sox launch their Art Collective
This Martin Luther King Jr. artwork, by Edo, is the centerpiece of the Sox Collective of artwork. | Chicago White Sox Baseball and art, these are two of my favorite things In late March 2023, the Chicago White Sox announced the launch of “Sox Collective,” a collaboration between the team and select local artists, highlighting the impressive talent of Chicago’s visual arts community. ...2023
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• MLS Rewind: Sounders and LAFC share points, Revs down Loons, and more
MLS Week 15 brought another key matchup in the Western Conference in which LAFC and the Seattle Sounders shared the points. A pivotal Eastern Conference clash between the Philadelphia Union and FC Cincinnati ended similarly, and the New York Red Bulls, Austin FC and Chicago Fire emerged as big winners from Saturday’s action. Stefan Frei’s ... Read more...2022
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• MLS Rewind: Sounders and LAFC share points, Fire end winless skid, and more
MLS Week 15 brought another key matchup in the Western Conference in which LAFC and the Seattle Sounders shared the points. A pivotal Eastern Conference clash between the Union and FC Cincinnati ended similarly, and the Red Bulls, Austin FC and Chicago Fire emerged as big winners from Saturday’s action. Stefan Frei’s six saves ensured ... Read more...2022
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• Mukhtar scores fastest MLS hat trick in history
Hany Mukhtar recorded the fastest hat trick in MLS history as Nashville SC cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night....2021
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• Berhalter accepts USMNT firing, but 'it still hurts'
Gregg Berhalter acknowledged that his firing in August as USMNT coach was "a really difficult moment," but said he's now hungry and motivated again to take on his new roles as Chicago Fire head coach and director of football....2024
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• Cub Tracks’ there goes the meatloaf

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week. Shōta didn’t pitch since the game was rained out and the weather man doesn’t have good news about the weather, man. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB basebal...2024
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• The metaphorical White Sox rebuild failed, but the literal rebuild may be exactly what Chicago needs
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• Chicago gets 'windy-city' assist for incredible win

Kellyn Acosta delivered a wind-aided, tie-breaking goal from midfield in the final moments of second-half stoppage time as the Chicago Fire scored twice after the 90-minute mark for a stunning 4-3 victory over visiting CF Montreal on Saturday....2024
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• Yarcho’s Pick Six: Buccaneers Defense, Baker Mayfield lead 20-17 upset over Vikings
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• Today in Cubs history: Kerry Wood and Hee Seop Choi collide
Dusty Baker talking with Hee Seop Choi as the latter is taken away by ambulance | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Choi had to be taken off the field in an ambulance. The interleague series in June 2003 at Wrigley Field between the Cubs and Yankees had been highly hyped. It was the Yankees’ first appearance at the North Side ballpark in 65 years, and the first-ever regular-season set ...2023
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• FC Cincinnati, Ronaldo Cisneros headline Best of MLS for Week 10
A first-half hat trick for Ronaldo Cisneros and two wins in one week for FC Cincinnati highlights the top moments from Week 10 of MLS action. Cisneros sent Atlanta United in front of the Chicago Fire, showing his ability to make incisive runs and killer finishing in a 4-1 win. Atlanta continues to miss star ... Read more...2022
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• Chicago Fire FC Desarrollará Nueva Identidad Visual, Incluyendo Nuevo Escudo Principal
2021
• Juan Luis Anangono Transferred to Universidad de Guadalajara
2014
• Chicago Fire Sign Trinidad & Tobago Defender Joevin Jones
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• Sapong puts in Union's third
Major League Soccer: C.J. Sapong (64') Philadelphia Union 3-0 Chicago Fire...2017
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• Bastian Schweinsteiger set to join Chicago Fire from Manchester United
Bastian Schweinsteiger is set to be the latest big name to join Major League Soccer. World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger has completed a move to join the Chicago Fire, the Major League Soccer club's general manager told the Chicago Tribune. The Manchester United midfielder has been a long-term target for the franchise, having been spotted meeting with Fire manager Veljko Paunovic...2017
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• Bastian Schweinsteiger signs with Chicago Fire from Manchester United
Brian McBride assesses why the Chicago Fire would even consider signing an aging Bastian Schweinsteiger. Bastian Schweinsteiger is set to be the latest big name to join Major League Soccer. World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger has completed a move to join the Chicago Fire, the Major League Soccer club confirmed to the Chicago Tribune on Monday night. The Manchester Un...2017
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• Bastian Schweinsteiger to join Chicago Fire from Manchester United
Brian McBride assesses why the Chicago Fire would even consider signing an aging Bastian Schweinsteiger. Bastian Schweinsteiger is set to be the latest big name to join Major League Soccer. World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger has agreed a move to join the Chicago Fire from Manchester United, subject to a medical and a U.S. visa. Schweinsteiger, 32, has been a long-term target for Chic...2017
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• Bastian Schweinsteiger set to join Chicago Fire from Man United - reports
Bastian Schweinsteiger is set to be the latest big name to join Major League Soccer. World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger has joined Major League Soccer side the Chicago Fire, according to the Chicago Tribune. The Manchester United midfielder has been a long-term target for the franchise, having been spotted meeting with Fire manager Veljko Paunovic in November 2016. "We're adding som...2017
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• Montreal Impact acquire international star Didier Drogba
2015

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• Transfer Watch: Montreal Impact poised to sign Chelsea legend Didier Drogba
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• Chicago Fire confirm Didier Drogba talks, as Montreal Impact take wait-and-see approach
2015

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• “Tremendous player” Brian Gutierrez off to fast start for Fire
2025
• Lionel Messi leads MLS’ top selling jerseys list, but so do a lot of up and coming stars
2024

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• Cub Tracks’ there goes the meatloaf
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• May the MLS action be with you on Star Wars weekend
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• Which Chris Armas are the Colorado Rapids getting?

Chris Armas’ return to MLS as manager of a good Colorado side very much has a wait-and-see approach to it. | Matt Stamey-USA TODAY Sports Fans are hoping for the one who led the Red Bulls to the Supporter’s Shield in 2018 and not the one who coached in the background of some bad EPL clubs. How Chris Armas will be as a manager of a club again is anyone’s guess. Considering his coaching c...2024
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• What needs to happen for the Fire to make the MLS playoffs
2023
• Fire welcome Inter Miami amid Lionel Messi uncertainty

While the spotlight will be pointed at Lionel Messi, the Chicago Fire will look to further build on their playoff aspirations when they take on Inter Miami on Wednesday night....2023
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• Chicago Fire keep playoff hopes alive with win over Red Bulls

The Chicago Fire kept their playoff dreams alive following a 1-0 win over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night....2023
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• Nashville Superspeedway to Honor Carl Edwards

Nashville Superspeedway to Honor Carl Edwards During Ally 400 Weekend Carl Edwards executed six of his patented “Victory Backflips” with perfect precision during post-race celebrations at Nashville Superspeedway following some dominating performances at the D-shaped oval in the 2000s. Next weekend, officials from the all-concrete 1.3-mile track will host the Missouri native as a very specia...2023
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