The Frying Pan: Chicago Fire vs Nashville SC Match 6 Preview
The Fire are back in action, taking on Shield-leading Nashville at Soldier Field. Here's the storylines and what to expect from both teams.
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Chance at Revenge: Chicago Fire at Philadelphia Union Match 5 Preview
Last year, they were two of the most-improved teams. This year, both teams are looking to right the ship — but behind results are potent players for each side.
(Full)back and Forward: Chicago Fire vs D.C. United Match 4 Preview
The Chicago Fire are set to host a revamped DC United in the team's first meeting since the Fire's 7-1 thumping of DC.
Classic Showdown: Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew Match 3 Preview
The Fire are back in Berhalter's old town and they've got unfinished business from opening day 2025.
Un jeu piège? Chicago Fire vs. CF Montréal Match 2 Preview
After five months, the Fire are back at Soldier Field against a familiar early-season foe.
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.
“We’ve earned the right to have this pressure:” Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union Round 1, Game 2 Preview
The storyline writes itself. From this point on, the Chicago Fire’s season ends one of two ways: In defeat, or lifting MLS Cup. Their next test is Saturday afternoon, at home at SeatGeek Stadium, in what will be the team’s final home game of the year, unless they
“Nothing To Lose”: Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Series Preview
For the first time since 2009, the Chicago Fire are on the road for a playoff game. That year, the Fire won the home-and-away series against the New England Revolution by a 3-2 aggregate scoreline. This time, they face the Philadelphia Union in the playoffs for the first time – and
"Do something incredible:" Chicago Fire vs Orlando City Wildcard Preview
The moment is finally here. For the first time in 2,922 days, the Chicago Fire are back in the postseason. Their opponent, for the first time in the postseason, is Orlando City, a team that unlike the Fire, have a coach now in his sixth season with the team
Close it out: Chicago Fire at New England Revolution Match 34 Preview
For the first time since 2017, the Chicago Fire are going into Decision Day knowing that whatever the results on MLS’s final matchday, their season will not be over. Hugo Cuypers, the team’s leading goal scorer, appreciates what it took to get the team to this point. Noting
Homecoming: Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC Match 33 Preview
Having secured a playoff berth for the first time since 2017, the Chicago Fire return home for their last home game of the regular season, now knowing that they will play on after Decision Day. The Fire’s historic season continues in their second game of the year against Toronto
Win and you’re in: Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami Match 32 Preview
A playwright couldn’t have set the stage any better: The Chicago Fire are headed to Ft. Lauderdale to take on Lionel Messi and the rest of Inter Miami’s star-studded roster in the only MLS game being played that day. A win for the Fire will book the team
Run It Back: Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew Match 31 Preview
Seven months after the Chicago Fire kicked off their season in Columbus, the Fire are set to meet the Crew once again, this time at Soldier Field. In the first game of the Gregg Berhalter era in Chicago, the team showed both their promise, getting off to a two goal
Nice and Fire: Chicago Fire vs Minnesota United Match 30 Preview
The Chicago Fire return to Allianz Field, the site of the team’s quarter-final exit from the U.S. Open Cup in July. As with last week’s game against New York City, the Fire will be looking to avenge a 3-1 defeat that spiraled from an early red card.
“Pressure is a privilege:” Chicago Fire vs New York City Match 28 Preview
The Chicago Fire are back at home, returning to Soldier Field this Saturday for the first time since July as they host New York City FC. The game has potentially massive playoff implications for both teams. The Fire are two points behind New York who are currently in eighth place
Get it done: Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution Match 27 Preview
After an unplanned week off, the Chicago Fire are back at SeatGeek for the last time in their campaign against a team that long-term Fire fans know well as an opponent: The New England Revolution. The 74th MLS regular season meeting between the two teams – an MLS original against the