The Bonfire – Episode 404: Integrity Not Found
With the Fire quiet, league-wide news takes center stage
The Bonfire – Episode 403: Fire Conquer Florida
The Fire's first preseason trip wraps up with two wins in two games. In addition to the Fire definitively conquering Florida, proved by their victories over teams from Tennessee and Kansas, the duo talk about the squad updates. They also break down changes to MLS roster rules for
What Fire’s $5.1 Million in GAM Means for Chicago’s Roster
MLS revealed that the Fire have $5.1 million in General Allocation Money. Here's what that means for the Fire's cap and roster situation.
In Their Words: Chicago Fire Leave Florida With Pair of Preseason Wins
The Chicago Fire opened 2026 with a pair of preseason victories. Here's what the team experienced in South Florida, in their own words.
MLS Announces Transfer Window, Other Rule Changes: Impact on Fire
Major League Soccer announced a shift in transfer windows to align with Europe along with several other rule changes. Here's a breakdown – and what the moves mean for the Chicago Fire.
5 Things We’re Looking for from the Fire In Preseason
The Chicago Fire's preseason is about to kick off – here's what we're looking for from the first minutes for the Men In Red in 2026.
The Bonfire – Episode 402: The Men In Red Go To Florida
Tim and John talk Fire about Puso Dithejane's arrival, Kellyn Acosta's departure and SKC moves with Drew VanderPloeg from Home & Away.
Recent Moves Shift Fire Roster, Depth Chart
Here's our updated depth chart and roster tracker for the Chicago Fire as the team prepares for the 2026 season.
Chicago Fire exercise buyout on Kellyn Acosta
Chicago Fire and Kellyn Acosta part ways in a move that will use one of the Fire's two buyouts for 2026.
Notebook: 2026 Chicago Fire Preseason Day 1
MIR97 speaks to Gregg Berhalter and Fire players about the upcoming season, new arrivals, the World cup and more
The Bonfire – Episode 401: Mailbag and Start Season 4
John and Tim gather around The Bonfire to kick off Season 4 with a mailbag!
Listen In: Podcasts Arrive on The Site
You might have noticed a new look and you can now listen to podcasts directly from the website. As we approach our fourth season, we're here's what to expect from our podcasts.
9 New Year’s Resolutions for the Fire in 2026
We continue our annual tradition and make a list of Resolutions for a fun – and winning – 2026 for the Chicago Fire.
What Robin Lod Signing Means for Fire’s Roster
The Chicago Fire have landed one of the top players available in free agency, bringing on Finnish international Robin Lod from Minnesota United, where his 2026 option was declined. That marks the third year in a row where the Fire have brought on one of the top players available to
Chicago Fire To Compete in 2026 Leagues Cup
The Chicago Fire will be one of 18 MLS teams competing in the 2026 Leagues Cup. The Leagues Cup organizers announced the tournament’s format and dates. The announcement confirmed the Fire’s participation – and that the tournament will be taking place, despite schedule congestion due to the pause for
Formations, Positions of Need: Current Chicago Fire Depth Chart
The moves of U22 initiative players Brian Gutiérrez and Georgios Koutsias out has created space on the Fire’s roster – but also made clear the need for reinforcement in key areas of the pitch for the Fire as the team prepares for the 2026 MLS campaign. At the same time,