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• Without Xherdan Shaqiri, the Fire look to build on their win against New England

Despite it being the international break, the MLS season rolls on as the Chicago Fire travel to New England to take on the Revolution at Gillette Stadium....2024
• The metaphorical White Sox rebuild failed, but the literal rebuild may be exactly what Chicago needs

Wells Street, a vision of The 78’s future. | 78Chicago.com A new stadium may not be a bad thing By now, we’ve all absorbed the news about vilified billionaire White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf’s plans for a new stadium. In these uneasy economic times, it seems absurd that a diamond-encrusted plutocrat would have the nerve to beg for another $1 billion of taxpayers’ money because he’s bored ...2024
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• Chris Brady replaces Gabriel Slonina on USMNT U-23’s camp roster
U.S. men’s Olympic head coach Marko Mitrovic has been forced to make a change in his goalkeeping ranks for this month’s pair of international friendlies. Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady has replaced Gabriel Slonina on the roster due to injury, U.S. Soccer announced Monday. Slonina recently featured in Eupen’s 4-0 Belgian Pro League loss to ... Read more...2024
• 'Windy City' weather aids Kellyn Acosta's unreal stoppage time goal in Chicago Fire win vs. CF Montreal

The wind-aided stunner was Acosta's first goal for Chicago FC....2024
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• Chicago gets 'windy-city' assist for incredible win

Kellyn Acosta delivered a wind-aided, tie-breaking goal from midfield in the final moments of second-half stoppage time as the Chicago Fire scored twice after the 90-minute mark for a stunning 4-3 victory over visiting CF Montreal on Saturday....2024
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• Miles Robinson praised as “top player” following game-winner for FC Cincinnati

Miles Robinson entered the 2023 free agency period as the top player on the market and after making the switch to defending Supporters’ Shield winners FC Cincinnati, the veteran defender is already paying huge dividends for them. Robinson delivered the winning goal on Saturday in FC Cincy’s 2-1 road victory over the Chicago Fire, giving ... Read more...2024
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• Chris Brady replaces Gabriel Slonina on USMNT U-23’s camp roster
2024
• Chicago tries to lure Messi fans amid injury doubt

Lionel Messi may not be at Soldier Field on Wednesday. The Chicago Fire hope their fans are....2023
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• Schweinsteiger reassures fans: Injury shouldn’t be too bad
The Chicago Fire midfielder exited his team’s win over the Vancouver Whitecaps with a hip injury, but believes he’ll be back soon...2017
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• Bastian Schweinsteiger exits Chicago Fire game with hip injury
The midfielder was removed with "hip tightness" in the final minutes of the first half of the Chicago Fire’s game Saturday...2017
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• NEWS: Forward Mike Magee Undergoes Season-Ending Hip Surgery
2014

• The metaphorical White Sox rebuild failed, but the literal rebuild may be exactly what Chicago needs
2024

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2024
"Whispers of Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire moving to Guaranteed Rate Field are wishful and logical, but unconfirmed."

2023
"The capacity crowd, so festive just moments before, looked on in silence as a Chicago Fire Department ambulance rolled slowly through a gate in the right-field corner."

2022
"Chelsea has a verbal agreement to sign Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina for a fee that could rise to $15m, a source confirmed to ESPN."

2021
"Raphael Wicky is out as Chicago Fire coach, ESPN television analyst Taylor Twellman has reported."

2020
"Chicago Fire FC Sign Academy Midfielder Brian Gutiérrez"

2019
"Chicago Fire FC Names Raphael Wicky Head Coach"

2018
"Chicago Fire to face FC Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena in Bastian Schweinsteiger tribute match"

2017
"Sapong (64') Philadelphia Union 3-0 Chicago Fire"

2016
"Chicagoland Grade-Schooler Presents Pope Francis with Chicago Fire Soccer Ball"

2015
"Drogba comes to Montreal as part of a sign-and-trade with the Chicago Fire, with the Fire sending the 37-year-old striker to the Impact in exchange for general and targeted allocation money."

2014
"United met the Chicago Fire on a brisk Saturday evening at RFK Stadium."

• The metaphorical White Sox rebuild failed, but the literal rebuild may be exactly what Chicago needs
2024

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• MLS Ticker: Fire signs Cuypers, CF Montreal adds Martinez, and more
The Chicago Fire made a major acquisition to their attacking front heading into the 2024 MLS season. Hugo Cuypers joined the Eastern Conference club as a Designated Player from Belgian first division side Gent. Cuypers signed a three-year contract with the Fire through 2026, which includes a club option for 2027. “We’re thrilled to officially ... Read more...2024
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• MLS Ticker: Mihailovic signs with Rapids, McCarty joins Atlanta United, and more
Djordje Mihailovic is back in MLS with hopes of sparking his career. The former Chicago Fire homegrown has joined the Colorado Rapids on a Designated Player contract through 2027. Mihailovic’s contract also includes a club option for 2028 after Colorado reportedly paid close to $3 million to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar for his services. “Djordje ... Read more...2024
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• Chicago Fire offering credits for fans amid uncertainty over whether Lionel Messi will play

Will Lionel Messi play at Soldier Field Wednesday during Inter Miami's match against the Chicago Fire? It's the million-dollar question on thousands of fans minds....2023
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• Yarcho’s Pick Six: Buccaneers Defense, Baker Mayfield lead 20-17 upset over Vikings

Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports No one gave the Bucs a chance to win in Minnesota, but they come away with the 20-17 win over the Vikings Football is back!! And for a team in Tampa that pretty much everyone and their mother gave zero chance this season - especially on the road in a tough environment week one - the Buccaneers were quick to quiet the doubters, haters, and nay-sayers. It wasn’t ...2023
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• Shaqiri, Insigne, Chicharito top MLS salaries list for 2023
The MLS Players Union released the salaries of every player in the league on Tuesday with several familiar faces remaining up at the top. Chicago Fire star Xherdan Shaqiri remained ranked No. 1 with the highest annual salary as he continues his second MLS season. Toronto FC attacker Lorenzo Insigne and LA Galaxy forward Javier ... Read more...2023
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• Chicago fire: Ticket sales up after lottery win

The Blackhawks' draft lottery win, which gives them the chance to select Connor Bedard, has already benefited ticket sales....2023
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• Shaqiri and Chicharito top MLS salaries list for 2022
The MLS Players Union released the salaries of every player in the league on Tuesday, and a new face leads the list just months after making the move to North America. Chicago Fire star Xherdan Shaqiri was ranked No. 1 with the highest annual salary after joining from Liverpool this offseason. LA Galaxy forward Javier ... Read more...2022
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• MLS Ticker: Fire signs Shaqiri to DP contract, Clark re-joins Red Bulls on loan, and more
Xherdan Shaqiri became the latest European talent to make the switch to MLS, following in the footsteps of Blaise Matuidi, Carlos Vela, and Javier Hernandez in recent seasons. The Chicago Fire announced Wednesday they’ve signed Shaqiri to a Designated Player contract, making him the most expensive transfer signing in club history. Shaqiri’s contract will run ... Read more...2022
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• Shaqiri signs DP deal in Chicago through 2024

The Chicago Fire have announced that they've completed the transfer of Lyon attacker Xherdan Shaqiri and signed him to a DP contract through 2024....2022

• The metaphorical White Sox rebuild failed, but the literal rebuild may be exactly what Chicago needs
2024

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• Which MLS Eastern Conference team is sporting the best jersey?

Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images The 2024 jerseys are out...after a week to see them in action, which ones are duds and which ones are stars? Major League Soccer revealed the 2024 jerseys for each of the 29 teams, beginning the true kickoff to the regular season. When teams hit the field this past week to open up the 2024 season, many unviewill be showing off these jerseys to th...2024
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• What needs to happen for the Fire to make the MLS playoffs

The Chicago Fire head into Decision day with a chance of making the MLS playoffs. However, certain results need to go their way....2023
• White Sox launch their Art Collective
This Martin Luther King Jr. artwork, by Edo, is the centerpiece of the Sox Collective of artwork. | Chicago White Sox Baseball and art, these are two of my favorite things In late March 2023, the Chicago White Sox announced the launch of “Sox Collective,” a collaboration between the team and select local artists, highlighting the impressive talent of Chicago’s visual arts community. ...2023
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• MLS Rewind: Sounders and LAFC share points, Revs down Loons, and more
MLS Week 15 brought another key matchup in the Western Conference in which LAFC and the Seattle Sounders shared the points. A pivotal Eastern Conference clash between the Philadelphia Union and FC Cincinnati ended similarly, and the New York Red Bulls, Austin FC and Chicago Fire emerged as big winners from Saturday’s action. Stefan Frei’s ... Read more...2022
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• MLS Rewind: Sounders and LAFC share points, Fire end winless skid, and more
MLS Week 15 brought another key matchup in the Western Conference in which LAFC and the Seattle Sounders shared the points. A pivotal Eastern Conference clash between the Union and FC Cincinnati ended similarly, and the Red Bulls, Austin FC and Chicago Fire emerged as big winners from Saturday’s action. Stefan Frei’s six saves ensured ... Read more...2022
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• Mukhtar scores fastest MLS hat trick in history
Hany Mukhtar recorded the fastest hat trick in MLS history as Nashville SC cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night....2021
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• WATCH: Schweini scores in MLS debut
Bastian Schweinsteiger scores on a header to give Chicago Fire the lead in his MLS debut....2017
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• Chicago Fire hope bolstered spine leads to better results in 2017
Despite a poor 2016, coach Veljko Paunovic believes his side is ready to give fans in Illinois the kind of season they've been waiting for....2017
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• Chicago Fire 2, FC Dallas 0 | MLS Match Recap
2015

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• The metaphorical White Sox rebuild failed, but the literal rebuild may be exactly what Chicago needs
2024

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• Chicago gets 'windy-city' assist for incredible win
2024

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• Yarcho’s Pick Six: Buccaneers Defense, Baker Mayfield lead 20-17 upset over Vikings
2023

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• Today in Cubs history: Kerry Wood and Hee Seop Choi collide
Dusty Baker talking with Hee Seop Choi as the latter is taken away by ambulance | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Choi had to be taken off the field in an ambulance. The interleague series in June 2003 at Wrigley Field between the Cubs and Yankees had been highly hyped. It was the Yankees’ first appearance at the North Side ballpark in 65 years, and the first-ever regular-season set ...2023
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• FC Cincinnati, Ronaldo Cisneros headline Best of MLS for Week 10
A first-half hat trick for Ronaldo Cisneros and two wins in one week for FC Cincinnati highlights the top moments from Week 10 of MLS action. Cisneros sent Atlanta United in front of the Chicago Fire, showing his ability to make incisive runs and killer finishing in a 4-1 win. Atlanta continues to miss star ... Read more...2022
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• Chicago Fire FC Desarrollará Nueva Identidad Visual, Incluyendo Nuevo Escudo Principal
2021
• Juan Luis Anangono Transferred to Universidad de Guadalajara
2014
• Chicago Fire Sign Trinidad & Tobago Defender Joevin Jones
2014

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• MLS Announces New Conference Realignment as Chivas USA to cease operations
2014
• RECAP: Chicago Fire beats Houston Dynamo 2-1 on late goal
2014

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• Sapong puts in Union's third
Major League Soccer: C.J. Sapong (64') Philadelphia Union 3-0 Chicago Fire...2017
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• Bastian Schweinsteiger set to join Chicago Fire from Manchester United
Bastian Schweinsteiger is set to be the latest big name to join Major League Soccer. World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger has completed a move to join the Chicago Fire, the Major League Soccer club's general manager told the Chicago Tribune. The Manchester United midfielder has been a long-term target for the franchise, having been spotted meeting with Fire manager Veljko Paunovic...2017
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• Bastian Schweinsteiger signs with Chicago Fire from Manchester United
Brian McBride assesses why the Chicago Fire would even consider signing an aging Bastian Schweinsteiger. Bastian Schweinsteiger is set to be the latest big name to join Major League Soccer. World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger has completed a move to join the Chicago Fire, the Major League Soccer club confirmed to the Chicago Tribune on Monday night. The Manchester Un...2017
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• Bastian Schweinsteiger to join Chicago Fire from Manchester United
Brian McBride assesses why the Chicago Fire would even consider signing an aging Bastian Schweinsteiger. Bastian Schweinsteiger is set to be the latest big name to join Major League Soccer. World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger has agreed a move to join the Chicago Fire from Manchester United, subject to a medical and a U.S. visa. Schweinsteiger, 32, has been a long-term target for Chic...2017
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• Bastian Schweinsteiger set to join Chicago Fire from Man United - reports
Bastian Schweinsteiger is set to be the latest big name to join Major League Soccer. World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger has joined Major League Soccer side the Chicago Fire, according to the Chicago Tribune. The Manchester United midfielder has been a long-term target for the franchise, having been spotted meeting with Fire manager Veljko Paunovic in November 2016. "We're adding som...2017
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• Montreal Impact acquire international star Didier Drogba
2015

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• Transfer Watch: Montreal Impact poised to sign Chelsea legend Didier Drogba
2015

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• Chicago Fire confirm Didier Drogba talks, as Montreal Impact take wait-and-see approach
2015

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• Which Chris Armas are the Colorado Rapids getting?

Chris Armas’ return to MLS as manager of a good Colorado side very much has a wait-and-see approach to it. | Matt Stamey-USA TODAY Sports Fans are hoping for the one who led the Red Bulls to the Supporter’s Shield in 2018 and not the one who coached in the background of some bad EPL clubs. How Chris Armas will be as a manager of a club again is anyone’s guess. Considering his coaching c...2024
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• What needs to happen for the Fire to make the MLS playoffs
2023
• Fire welcome Inter Miami amid Lionel Messi uncertainty

While the spotlight will be pointed at Lionel Messi, the Chicago Fire will look to further build on their playoff aspirations when they take on Inter Miami on Wednesday night....2023
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• Chicago Fire keep playoff hopes alive with win over Red Bulls

The Chicago Fire kept their playoff dreams alive following a 1-0 win over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night....2023
• Yarcho’s Pick Six: Buccaneers Defense, Baker Mayfield lead 20-17 upset over Vikings
2023

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• Nashville Superspeedway to Honor Carl Edwards

Nashville Superspeedway to Honor Carl Edwards During Ally 400 Weekend Carl Edwards executed six of his patented “Victory Backflips” with perfect precision during post-race celebrations at Nashville Superspeedway following some dominating performances at the D-shaped oval in the 2000s. Next weekend, officials from the all-concrete 1.3-mile track will host the Missouri native as a very specia...2023
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• MLS Rewind: Sounders and LAFC share points, Revs down Loons, and more
2022

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• MLS Rewind: Sounders and LAFC share points, Fire end winless skid, and more
2022

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• MLS 2022: Chicago Fire Season Preview
The upcoming 2022 MLS season brings another year of wholesale changes to the Chicago Fire. Everything from the logo to personnel will look completely different for the third year running. In terms of coaching, the Fire will be hoping Ezra Hendrickson and his wealth of MLS experience can help snap a three-year playoff drought in ... Read more...2022
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• Nashville SC vs. Chicago Fire FC game postponed, two other MLS is Back Tournament games rescheduled
2020