With the help of a ton of Lionel Messi and/or Inter Miami CF supporters, the Chicago Fire FC set an attendance record today. A goalless draw, which was much more compelling than it sounds, was staged at Soldier Field, in front of 62,358. That is the highest ever attendance for a Fire home game, surpassing the October 2023 visit of Miami, where Messi was not healthy enough to … [Read more...] about Gregg Berhalter Explains Why Lionel Messi is the Greatest Player in the World
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Inter Miami CF at Chicago Fire FC Starting Lineup Predictions
It's hard to remember an early regular season Chicago Fire home game as highly anticipated as this one. Lionel Messi will finally play at Soldier Field as a member of Inter Miami CF. The Fire are hosting the G.O.A.T. and simply put, it's going to be a rocking crowd! It's also a match-up of two teams that currently hold playoff qualification position in the Eastern … [Read more...] about Inter Miami CF at Chicago Fire FC Starting Lineup Predictions
Chicago Fire FC vs Inter Miami CF (with Lionel Messi) Match Preview
Third time is a charm, right? The first two times that Inter Miami came to Chicago, during the Lionel Messi era, the superstar winger was too injured to play. This time, however, it appears that the Chicago Fire FC faithful will finally get to see the Argentinian galactico (fingers crossed!) Miami of course still have to get through tonight's Concacaf Champions Cup bout with … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire FC vs Inter Miami CF (with Lionel Messi) Match Preview
Gregg Berhalter Rebuild of Chicago Fire FC Progressing Along Nicely
Media and fans are naturally programmed to always look ahead, and to do so with an eye on the big picture. Coaches and players take the opposite approach- they keep it micro. It's the most painfully shopworn cliche in all of sports- "taking it one game at a time," but that is the process. In his first job since the United States Men's National Team, manager Gregg Berhalter has … [Read more...] about Gregg Berhalter Rebuild of Chicago Fire FC Progressing Along Nicely
Gregg Berhalter Sees New Chicago Fire Training Center as Major Game-Changer
It's obviously very early days, but as it stands right now, the Chicago Fire FC would make the Major League Soccer postseason. First year manager Gregg Berhalter has guided the Fire to one win, one loss and one draw thus far, with a kickoff at Toronto FC coming up later this afternoon. That's good for a slot in the MLS Cup Playoff Wild Card/play-in game, and hey, after 8 … [Read more...] about Gregg Berhalter Sees New Chicago Fire Training Center as Major Game-Changer
Gregg Berhalter Preps for first Home Game as Chicago Fire Coach
After a stint as the United States Men's National Team head coach, Gregg Berhalter is back in Major League Soccer. Tomorrow night brings his first match at Soldier Field as Chicago Fire head coach. The home opener for the Fire comes against DC United, a franchise that has certainly had some issues in recent years. Berhalter discussed the improvements that his side needs to … [Read more...] about Gregg Berhalter Preps for first Home Game as Chicago Fire Coach
Jonathan Bamba Could Lead Chicago Fire FC Back to Postseason
The Chicago Fire FC have not one, but two new Designated Players this upcoming season, and one of them, Jonathan Bamba impressed this preseason. Bamba, who has experience in two of Europe's big five leagues: the Spanish La Liga with Celta Vigo, France's Ligue 1 with St. Etienne and Lille), was extremely impressive in the preseason. He banged in the goals during the Coachella … [Read more...] about Jonathan Bamba Could Lead Chicago Fire FC Back to Postseason
Neymar Would Not Have Been a Good Fit with Chicago Fire FC
While records are meant to be broken in sports, the most expensive footballer benchmark has stood for eight years and counting. When Paris Saint-Germain acquired Neymar from FC Barcelona for $262 million in 2017, this record was falling every 2-4 years, with Paul Pogba eclipsing Gareth Bale in 2013, which surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009. And given how transfer spending … [Read more...] about Neymar Would Not Have Been a Good Fit with Chicago Fire FC
Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC Game Preview: Berhalter Era Dawns
The winds of change have come to the Windy City. The Chicago Fire FC conclude their 2024 season this Saturday, but the Major League Soccer world is looking beyond that, to the start of a new era. Today was the product rollout (the official name is "introductory press conference) for their new Football Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter. Yes, Berhalter who led the U.S. … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire FC vs Nashville SC Game Preview: Berhalter Era Dawns
Jhon Duran Agrees Personal Terms to Join West Ham United
It looks like another of the more tedious summer transfer sagas will soon be coming to an end. Jhon Duran is leaving Aston Villa for east London, not west London. The Colombian striker, once the transfer fee is agreed upon and the deal finalized, will be heading to West Ham United, not Chelsea FC. Here is the latest, via Fabrizio Romano, on the former Chicago Fire FC man. … [Read more...] about Jhon Duran Agrees Personal Terms to Join West Ham United
