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Tim and DJ recap a wild week of Fire rumors and news. Shock transfer rumor for Neymar lit the league on fire. Bamba signs. 

Allan is joined by DJ, Matt, and Alex to discuss the beginning of the 2025 campaign as the Preseason officially kicks off. First, players are moving in and out of the Fire lineup. Philip Zinckernagel joins as a TAM player, while Tobias Salquist moves out. Brian Gutierrez joins the USMNT January camp in a chance to break into Pochettino's player pool. Gregg Berhalter adds to his coaching staff.

Welcome to Season 3 of The Bonfire! Alan is joined by Matt, Alex, DJ, and Tim to talk about the Fire's outlook going into 2025. First, Gaston Gimenez has departed. GGG looks to add a DP winger before the season begins. Could a DP CM follow? Acosta wants to return to the USMNT picture in 2025, could a current, or future, Fire player join him? Matt and DJ's autism clash. With a cleared out roster, t...

Tim is joined by DJ and Alex to recap what has been a busy beginning to the Fire's offseason. Chicago has captured the signature of Jack Elliott as Berhalter begins to shape the Fire's build. The 2025 roster has been released and the Fire will open the season away at Columbus.

Alan is joined by Tim and DJ to recap recent news and provide an outlook to the offseason. First, Berhalter states only 5 players are locked into start. There are many moves being made in the organization; staff going to Lugano, staff leaving, Fire 2 coach turnover, and players are coming and going. There are some rumors spinning up, which ones have legs?

Alan is joined by DJ and Tim to discuss the Fire Awards, David Poreba winning the MLSNP MVP Award, and Gregg Berhalter's first moves at the helm.

U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Alexi Lalas joins the show for a special one-on-one interview about the Chicago Fire and the club's decision to hire former USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter.

Alan is joined by Tim and DJ to discuss the end of the 2024 season. The Klopas era ends with a loss to Nashville. Options have been exercised, and some long time Fire players have been declined. Fire 2 continue their playoff run this Sunday against Crew 2.

Alan is joined by DJ and Tim to preview the Fire's final match of the season against Nashville. First, Fire II enter the playoffs on Sunday. Chicago players nominated to MLS end of year awards.

Alan is joined by Tim and DJ to analyze the breaking news of the Fire appointing Gregg Berhalter as Director of Football and Head Coach.

John of Harold's Kit fame is joined by Tim, Alan, DJ, Matt, Eray, Alex Calabrese, and YOU to celebrate 100 episodes of Men In Red Podcasting! First, Chicago Fire 2 have reached the 2024 MLS Next Pro Playoffs. A preview of Kick or Keep as the crew each make 2 picks. Is Brian Gutiérrez the the 2025 10? We open the phone lines to hear from you!

Alan is joined by Tim and DJ to recap the draw that ended the playoff dream for the 2024 Chicago Fire. First, the plan to save the Open Cup. Fire are still (tied for) Kings of the Cup. Justin Reynolds development. Johnny Dean scores his first MLS goal in classy fashion. The offseason starts now, as Frank Klopas believes the Fire are in a great place to take the next step. Fire take on Charlotte in...

Alan is joined by Tim to talk about time being a flat circle as Frank Klopas and the Fire do it all over again in a loss to Club de Foot Montreal (Impact). This off-season is being called the biggest in club history. Fire face Toronto as the playoffs slip away in 2024 but the Wooden Spoon may also be out of reach. Join the MiR97 crew LIVE for Episode 100, details coming soon! 

Tim is joined by DJ and Alex Calabrese to recap a loss in Nashville. First, the rumor mill is heating up with talk of the next Chicago head coach. Could former USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter be next in line? Later, the Fire are on the road north of the border to face Montreal.

Alan is joined by Tim and DJ to recap the game against the Red Bulls of New York. The Fire pulled off a dramatic win as Barlow nets his first goal in a red shirt and Koutsias finds a game winner. First, some news: Chicago deals "sicko" trade, Jhon Durán is lighting up the Prem, Koutsias impresses in international play. The Fire are traveling to Nashville, hoping not to once again be a sp...

Alan is joined by DJ and Tim to recap what went wrong in a loss to DC in a blustery Toyota Park. Tim discusses the chances of Chicago making the playoffs. The Fire return to Solider Field to take on the Red Bulls of New York.

Alan is joined by Tim and DJ to discuss the recent loss to Inter Miami FC, where nothing seemed to go the way of the Fire. Later, DC United is slated to take on the Fire at SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday as both teams struggle near the bottom of the table.

Alan is joined by Tim and DJ to as they recap a surprise Fire draw from 2 down in Queens against the Pigeons of NYCFC. First, well that is first. Hugo Cuypers sparks magic and shows why he is the DP9.  Jason Derulo headlines the next match on the lakefront, and Inter Miami will be there too.

Alan is joined by Tim and DJ to preview the upcoming match against NYCFC. First, the team recaps all of the news that broke during the team's break after their early League's Cup exit. Later, the guys share their outlook for the rest of the season as the Fire are still in the playoff race.

Alan, Tim and DJ join to react to the news of Chicago and Shaqiri agreeing to part ways. Former Fire Head Coach Ezra Hendrickson lands in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Ariel Lassiter joins for the remainder of the season.

Alan, Tim, Alex, and DJ discuss the announcement of the departure of Chicago Fire GM Georg Heitz, the legacy he leaves behind, and what may lie in the future for owner Joe Mansueto.

Alan is joined by DJ and Tim to review a Toluca League's Cup matchup that was marred by monsoon rain and Toluca goals.  Xherdan Shaqiri is training with the club while agents look for a move. Later, the guys recap a Mansueto's worst season as owner as results on the field regress. The Bonfire returns August 20th.

Alan is joined by Tim and DJ to recap the many international competitions Chicago players are taking part in. Later, the guys break down a disappointing start to the League's Cup that saw the Fire fall to Sporting Kansas City.  Joe Mansueto mentions that the Fire want to play on grass if Bears move to turf. Chicago take on Toluca in the final League's Cup group stage match.

Alan is joined by Tim and DJ to break down the ways in which Inter Miami broke down the Fire. First, a young fire homegrown finds minutes on the international stage. Wyatt Omsberg goes down early, adding to injury woes. The Fire begin their League's Cup campaign Sunday 07/28 vs Sporting KC.

Alan is joined by DJ and Tim to discuss a stunning away win against the Supporters' Shield leaders (at the time). First, the Fire have named their new training center. MLS has created a new path for teams to construct younger rosters. Some transfer talk, more on the Summer Transfer Special! The Fire travel to Miami to face the newest leader of the Supporters' Shield race. https://meninred9...