Breaking News
Two years after Jhon Durán left the Chicago Fire for a club-record fee, he's on the move again. This time, it's a shock, record-breaking transfer from Aston Villa to Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, where he'll partner Cristiano Ronaldo up front. The move, reportedly
Analysis
With less than four weeks to go before Gregg Berhalter’s first competitive match at the helm of the Chicago Fire, the team has continued to make moves to rework a roster that finished dead last in the MLS Eastern Conference last season. The most recent move was a somewhat
Breaking News
Arnaud Souquet is on his way out of the Chicago Fire. That much is evident – the 32-year-old defender was left out of Gregg Berhalter's preseason squad, and given how the last few weeks have unfolded, it's obvious that he has no future with the team. Though
Breaking News
Federico Navarro is no longer a Chicago Fire player, with the club announcing his departure for Argentine club Rosario Central earlier today. Navarro has spent three-and-a-half seasons in Chicago since joining the team mid-season in 2021. The Fire will also maintain a portion of the transfer fee should Rosario Central
Breaking News
The Chicago Fire announced the signing of Rominigue Kouamé from Cádiz this morning, adding a key piece less than a month before the start of the MLS season. The Côte d'Ivoire-born midfielder joins on an initial loan, with the Fire maintaining an option to buy. “We’re excited
Breaking News
The Chicago Fire have signed top prospect Robert Turdean to a homegrown contract, sources tell MIR97 Media. Turdean is one of the most highly-rated talents in the country and has been a standout for the U.S. youth national teams. It's the second largest contract for a homegrown
Breaking News
Italian midfielder Claudio Cassano is close to joining the Chicago Fire on a second team deal, sources tell MIR97 Media. The 21-year-old is currently with Cittadella in Serie B. Cassano was first linked with the Fire earlier this afternoon by Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. However, he will only sign
Breaking News
The Chicago Fire have completed the blockbuster signing of French-Ivorian winger Jonathan Bamba, the club announced this morning. Bamba will be a Designated Player and arrives as one of the most exciting additions of the MLS offseason so far. The move was finalized yesterday after an agreement was reached in
Analysis
The Chicago Fire opened their 2025 preseason schedule on Sunday, facing Brazilian Serie A contender Fortaleza in a warm Port St. Lucie. A hodge-podge Fire lineup took the field in the first unofficial match under Head Coach Gregg Berhalter, and despite a narrow 1-0 loss, it was not a poor
Match Coverage
The Chicago Fire will take the field under Head Coach Gregg Berhalter for the first time Sunday, facing Brazilian club Fortaleza E.C. in a friendly match outside Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Though the team lines up for the exhibition won't closely resemble the one that will start against
Breaking News
Brian Gutiérrez has waited years for the opportunity to represent the United States at the senior international level. Today, he could finally get it. The Chicago Fire homegrown star, who is still just 21, was summoned by new head coach Mauricio Pochettino for his first January camp, comprised almost entirely
Gregg Berhalter
Mauricio Pochettino has already made a huge impact since taking over the U.S. Men's National Team four months ago. Nonetheless, in a pre-match press conference today ahead of tomorrow's January Camp match against Venezuela, he credited former Head Coach Gregg Berhalter with laying the groundwork