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Mueller Finds "Freedom" in Chicago Fire Return
16 months. A heart diagnosis. A long road back. Chris Mueller’s return to the pitch for the Chicago Fire wasn't just a physical comeback—it was a mental liberation.
5 Things We Learned: Houston Dynamo 2, Chicago Fire 1
The Fire got off to a great start but didn't get the result their season opener. Here's 5 things we learned in Houston.
Implosion: Houston Dynamo 2, Chicago Fire 1
The Fire stumbled to an opening day defeat.
Back in the Bayou: Chicago Fire vs Houston Dynamo Match 1 Preview
The Chicago Fire's promising 2026 MLS regular season kicks off against Houston.
In Their Words: Fire Wrap Up Preseason
The Chicago Fire wrapped up their 2026 preseason with a draw and a defeat at the death. Here's what the team is taking from that, in their own words.
What Roster Compliance Means for the Chicago Fire
The Fire have increased roster flexibility in 2026 under Gregg Berhalter.
Panel Predictions: Golden Boot Winner to Fire’s 2026 Potential
Our staff compiled some predictions for the new season.
The Bonfire – Episode 406: 2026 Season Preview ft. Joe Lowery
With the Fire's 2026 season set to kick off this weekend, John and Tim are joined by special guest Joe Lowery of Backheeled to preview the 2026 year and the Fire's season opener against the Houston Dynamo.
Jack Sandmeyer Signed to Fire II
The SuperDraft selection spent most of preseason with the second team.
Mueller Finds "Freedom" in Chicago Fire Return
16 months. A heart diagnosis. A long road back. Chris Mueller’s return to the pitch for the Chicago Fire wasn't just a physical comeback—it was a mental liberation.
What Roster Compliance Means for the Chicago Fire
The Fire have increased roster flexibility in 2026 under Gregg Berhalter.
Omari Glasgow Loaned to Monterey Bay FC
Omari Glasgow is going on loan to USL, helping to clear a logjam for the Fire's international roster slots
5 Things We Learned: Houston Dynamo 2, Chicago Fire 1
The Fire got off to a great start but didn't get the result their season opener. Here's 5 things we learned in Houston.
International Slots, Supplemental Spot: Status of Fire's Roster With 4 Days Till Compliance
With four days to go ahead of the roster compliance deadline, here's the state of the Fire's roster and depth chart.
3 Winners, 3 Losers from Chicago Fire's Preseason
The Fire concluded their California trip on Saturday.
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.
Jack Sandmeyer Signed to Fire II
The SuperDraft selection spent most of preseason with the second team.
Omari Glasgow Loaned to Monterey Bay FC
Omari Glasgow is going on loan to USL, helping to clear a logjam for the Fire's international roster slots
Sam Williams Loaned to Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Williams joins the club on a season-long loan.
Why Robert Lewandowski To The Chicago Fire Might Be Real This Time
Rumors linking the Barcelona forward to MLS are at an all-time high.
The Bonfire – Episode 407: The Fire Have a Problem In Houston
John and Tim welcome MIR 97 Founder Matt Shabelman around the Bonfire to review what went wrong in the Fire's first action of the 2026. Houston recovered in the second half after Hugo Cuypers open his account in the first half.
The Bonfire – Episode 406: 2026 Season Preview ft. Joe Lowery
With the Fire's 2026 season set to kick off this weekend, John and Tim are joined by special guest Joe Lowery of Backheeled to preview the 2026 year and the Fire's season opener against the Houston Dynamo.
The Bonfire – Episode 405: Fire Headline Coachella
The Fire head to California and John and Tim talk about the Fire's 3-2 win in their first game in Coachella
The Bonfire – Episode 404: Integrity Not Found
With the Fire quiet, league-wide news takes center stage
Academy Products Power Chicago Fire’s Rise In Historic Fashion
Tuesday night at Chase Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, when Justin Reynolds scored the game winner over Inter Miami with a redirection off a perfectly-timed pass from Mauricio Pineda on a play set up by Brian Gutiérrez, the trio were part of something historic in the history of Major League Soccer.
Christopher Cupps: The Chicago Fire's Present and Future
In many ways, Christopher Cupps is like a normal 17-year-old kid. He walks his dog, rides his bike, goes to club soccer practice, and plays his games on the weekend. Except that club is the Chicago Fire first team, and those games are high-stakes Major League Soccer contests. And unlike
“We need to be more of a service provider:” Why the Chicago Fire Bought an Indoor Youth Soccer League
A little over four years after Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto purchased Swiss Super League club FC Lugano, the team made its next major acquisition – but this time, it was for an entire league. This past Tuesday, the club announced the purchase of the Chicagoland Indoor Soccer League, a local
Djé D’Avilla can be Chicago’s “Yaya”
When a relatively unknown, towering, and commanding Ivorian defensive midfielder arrived in Chicago wearing the number 42, Fire fans were obviously captivated. And when they learned of his nearly $5 million price tag, Djé D’Avilla was hard to ignore. Four months on, they’re seeing the player that they