Originals
On Monday, MIR97 Media joined other reporters and journalists for a tour of the Endeavor Health Performance Center, the team’s new, state-of-the-art training facility in the Near West Side as part of the team’s official ribbon cutting ceremony. We were guided through the facility by Paul Cadwell, the
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The Chicago Fire hosted sponsors, media and other guests at the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the Endeavor Health Performance Center, the team’s new training facility. The Center represents a $100 million investment for the team and moves the sporting aspects of the Fire first team, second team in
Match Coverage
The Fire put points – well, a point – on the board, getting a draw against D.C. United in the coldest home opener in team history. It was also the second-coldest home game in team history, after the team’s 3-3 draw against FC Cincinnati on March 18, 2023. We saw
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Vitaliy Hlyut has signed an MLS Next Pro contract with Chicago Fire II, sources told MIR97 Media. The 16-year-old forward is one of the Fire's top academy talents. The deal sees Hlyut officially turn professional, with the possibility being that he could jump to the first team in
Match Coverage
One week after Chicago Fire fans got a taste of the Gregg Berhatler era on TV, they got to see it live as the team hosted D.C. United at Soldier Field. Last week, a promising start turned into a familiar result as the Fire saw two leads evaporate on
Match Coverage
For the second time in a row, the Chicago Fire will host a game at Soldier Field and Gregg Berhalter will be at the center of discussion. Last time, it was the Fire’s last home game of the season, and Gregg Berhatler’s role was ceremonial – having just been
Analysis
When the Chicago Fire took the field for MLS opening day last week in Columbus, the first tactical surprise of the Gregg Berhalter era came in midfield. It wasn't the personnel that was shocking; the midfield trio of Kellyn Acosta, Brian Gutiérrez, and Sergio Oregel Jr. largely picked
Analysis
Brian Gutiérrez, now with two senior U.S. Men’s National Team caps to his credit. Maren Haile-Selassie, a fan favorite for his explosive speed on the wing. David Poreba, the reigning MLS Next Pro MVP and Golden Boot winner, having earned a first-team deal with his hometown club. New
Analysis
MLS opening day did not go as planned for the Chicago Fire, but there were some positives to take away. For one, the only direction now is up. But more importantly, it is evident that new signing Jonathan Bamba is the man Head Coach Gregg Berhalter needed on the wing.
Match Coverage
The Fire’s first game of the Gregg Berhalter era is in the books. Although the result is painfully familiar, and the team is still looking for their first opening-day win since 2009, the team nonetheless showed real progress – although the 4-2 loss also shows just that the Fire are
Match Coverage
The Gregg Berhalter era has started for the Chicago Fire, but while there were some positive signs, it didn’t start with a win. Despite two early goals from Brian Gutiérrez, the Columbus Crew cruised to victory in the end at Lower.com Field. With a handful of injuries piling
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Sergio Oregel has been anything but a first team fixture for the Chicago Fire over the last three seasons. But tonight, he's expected to take center stage, as he's set to make his first MLS start on opening day against the Columbus Crew. The Saturday night