CHGO Chicago Fire Podcast

The 2024 MLS Season begins tonight, with the Fire kicking off their year on Saturday night in Philadelphia against the Union. Alex is joined by Fire radio color commentator and former player Dasan Robinson to get you set for the return to action of the Men in Red. New kits, new players, and more! Then, J.P. from the PHLY Union podcasts joins to help preview this weekend’s season opener. An ALLCITY...

The Major League Soccer season is only a few weeks away, and it’s been an interesting last few weeks in the transfer and trade world for the Fire! New players in, a few players maybe heading out, and the Fire on the verge of the biggest signing in team history! Alex is joined by Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports and Tim Hotze of Men in Red 97 to discuss and react to all the recent news. Learn more about...

After guiding the team through the second half of the 2023 MLS season as the interim head coach, the Chicago Fire announced today that for the second time in his coaching career they have promoted Frank Klopas from interim to full time ahead of next season. Alex is joined by On Tap Sports Net’s Joe Chatz and Men In Red 97 media’s Tim Hotze and Alex Calabrese to discuss the appointment, the process...

With a loss in New York on Decision Day, the Chicago Fire have missed out on the MLS Cup Playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. Alex is joined by Adnan Basic to recap the final game of the season, take stock of another disappointing year, and look ahead to the offseason and the changes it could (or could not) bring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by...

Following the ecstasy of the win over Miami in front of a Soldier Field and the agony of losing to Charlotte a few days later, the Chicago Fire entire the final matchday of the MLS season likely needing a win and some help to sneak it into the playoffs. What are the different scenarios as five teams fight for two spots in the Eastern Conference? Also, the MLS salaries for 2023 are out today, Brian...

After grinding out a win over the weekend against New York Red Bulls, the Chicago Fire prepare to host Inter Miami in front of a potentially record crowd on Wednesday night at Soldier Field. However, Lionel Messi will not be in the building as he continues to be sidelined through injury. Alex is joined by Fire radio voice Max Thoma and Apple TV and Inter Miami broadcaster Chris Wittyngham to break...

After winning six of their final seven games preceding the League Cup break, the Chicago Fire have lost all four matches since returning to MLS play, falling outside the playoff picture and with no end to the decent in sight. Alex Campbell and Guillermo Rivera take a look at what went wrong against Vancouver and DC, and evaluate the state of the Fire’s roster as the season draws to a close. Then,...

Alex is joined by Jake Payne (50 Plus Doner / Black Fires / Chicago Koln) to catch up on what's been going on since the Fire were knocked out of Leagues Cup, including the run of Inter Miami and how impressive Lionel Messi has been. They then break down the Fire's second 3-1 loss to Orlando City of the season, as the Fire hold on to the final playoff spot in the MLS Eastern Conference. Finally, th...

With five wins in their last six games, the Chicago Fire are the hottest team in MLS (pun intended) as the league takes a break from regular action for Leagues Cup. Alex Campbell is joined by Joe Chatz to break down the 3-0 win over Montreal and 1-0 over Toronto. Then, they're joined by Jeff Rueter, staff writer at The Athletic and St. Paul, Minnesota native, to discuss the Fire's first Leagues Cu...

The Fire are in playoff position, sort of, as we approach the Leagues Cup/All Start break. Alex is joined by Timothy Holtze of Men In Red 97 to discuss the loss in Orlando and win at home vs Nashville, as well as answer your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

The Chicago Fire have, somehow, won consecutive games on the road! We find out how that’s possible by breaking down the wins in Portland and Kansas City. Then, the Fire have a new Designated Player in Ousmane Doumbia, but does the move make sense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

The Fire keep losing, so let’s talk about some fun news: Lionel Messi is coming to MLS! Alex and CHGO baseball contributor Jared Wyllys are joined by MLS and Inter Miami broadcaster Chris Wittyngham to get the Miami perspective on Messi’s imminent arrival in Florida and discuss the biggest deal in the history of the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hoste...

Good news: the Fire have advanced to the US Open Cup quarterfinals and Xherdan Shaqiri is paying his best soccer for the Fire. Bad news: they are still a team incapable of defending a lead (and sometimes defending in general) and can’t seem to make any headway up the standings.   An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly...

Alex, Alex Calabrese of Men in Red and Brian Sciaretta of American Soccer Now speak with former Chicago Fire and current Chelsea FC goalkeeper Gaga Slonina about the upcoming U20 World Cup in Argentina, where the US begins their campaign on Saturday with Gaga expected to start, as well as his new life in London and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hos...

The Fire went two for two in the last week against St. Louis in Frank Klopas’ first two games in interim charge. Alex is joined by Alex Calabrese to break down the games and what takeaways we can make from these two games.  An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: www.fubotv.com/chgo PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z   ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports   Downlo...

The Chicago Fire have sacked head coach Ezra Hendrickson. We discuss that decision and the impending fallout of it, as well as the Fire’s double feature with St Louis City this week and Brian Gutierrez not going to the U20 World Cup An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: www.fubotv.com/chgo PARTY WITH US: https://bit.ly/3SRS03z   ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports...

Alex is joined by Alex Calabrese to tackle the latest Chicago Fire news and try to figure out what to make of the Fire almost blowing a lead and then actually blowing one. Only one loss, but a lot of draws, injuries galore, so where are things at 7 games in? The injury bug gets worse, the Fire begin U.S. Open Cup play, the U-20 World Cup is fast approaching and the Fire pick up four points at home...

Local semi-pro team Chicago House AC have both qualified for the main draw of the US Open Cup and also won a game in the first round, setting up a matchup next week with Forward Madison of USL League 1. House head coach Matt Poland joins the show to discuss his team’s recent successes and preparation for this massive game for the club. Then, Alex and Joe Chatz break down the Fire’s first win of th...

This week on the podcast, Alex is joined by Jake Campbell of The Red Line Supporter's Group to break down two very disappointing results for the Fire. First, they try to see the positive sides of the Fire's 1-0 loss in Philadelphia this week, before diving in to the emotional rollercoaster that was Saturday's 3-3 draw with FC Cincinnati. Finally, they discuss the club's big recent announcement of...

The Fire are back and so is the podcast! Alex Campbell is joined by Tyler Terens to recap the Fire’s offseason and break down Saturday’s season-opening 1-1 draw with NYCFC. They discuss the sales of Gaga Slonina and Jhon Duran to the Premier League, and the additions of Arnaud Souquet and Kei Kamara to the squad among others. Then, in addition to earning a draw, the Fire already have a long list o...

With the FIFA World Cup kicking off Sunday in Qatar, Pat and Alex look at each of the eight groups, who will make it out, and how far can the USMNT realistically advance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pat and Alex look back at the Chicago Fire’s disappointing 2022 campaign—both the lows (missing the playoffs, the Open Cup loss, Shaqiri’s contributions, Torres and Przybylko’s injuries from the start), and the highs (Jhon Duran, Brian Gutierrez, Wyatt Omsberg, Rafael Czichos, Carlos Teran, Gaga Slonina, and that emotional goal by Alex Monis to cap off the season). Learn more about your ad choices...

After another dismal 3-2 defeat, the Chicago Fire are officially eliminated from the playoffs for the fifth straight year. Georg Heitz and Co. have failed to demonstrate even the slightest progress during their three years in charge. Will Joe Mansueto make the call to fire him? And, if so, who’s next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

After a 3-1 win over Inter Miami, the Chicago Fire look to keep their slim playoff hopes alive Tuesday night in Montreal. The playoff math is grim, but a postseason berth is still possible with four straight wins to close the season. Can they do it, or is it time to look to 2023? Also: 15,105 showed up at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview for Saturday’s game after the Bears bumped the Fire back to th...

After two straight 0-0 draws and five straight without a win, the Chicago Fire have a 4 percent chance to make the postseason, according to FiveThirtyEight. A loss Saturday against Inter Miami will almost certainly kill off the season. At this point, which Fire players do you think still care, and work their hardest for the team? Fans gave lots of answers to our recent Twitter poll. Learn more abo...