Breaking News
Neymar Jr.’s return to Santos is not yet a done deal, sources tell MIR97 Media, and since confirmed in statements by the Brazilian club's CEO, despite initial reports claiming that Brazil’s all-time leading scorer will return to his boyhood club on a six-month loan. The 32-year-old’
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
Breaking News
Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto met with super-agent Pini Zahavi in London in recent days, sources tell MIR97 Media. Zahavi represents Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr., who has been linked with a move to Chicago and MLS this week. Sources added that while talks between the Fire and Neymar's
Originals
Kellyn Acosta’s job with the Chicago Fire has always been multifaceted. On the pitch, his role as a defensive midfielder gives him responsibilities on both sides of the ball, solidifying the team’s structure on both defense and offense and helping the team control games in transition, where many
Breaking News
The Chicago Fire are closing in on the signing of Jonathan Bamba, sources confirmed to MIR97 Media. The French winger is currently with Celta Vigo and will be a Designated Player in MLS. The story was first reported by Fabrizio Romano. Bamba, 28, has spent one and a half seasons
Analysis
In a rapidly moving story yesterday, rumors out of Saudi Arabia – which eventually became reports from the United States and France – have linked the Chicago Fire with Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr., currently of Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, with L’Equipe reporting that Fire and MLS executives have met with Neymar’
Breaking News
Neymar Jr. is reportedly in negotiations to join the Chicago Fire, according to various reports from Saudi Arabia and France. The legendary Brazilian attacker, who is currently with Saudi Pro League champion Al-Hilal, is set to leave the club ahead of the end of his contract in June 2025. The
Originals
On Tuesday, the Fire completed the second of three days of training at Intentional Sports Complex, the $31 million, 10-acre compound in North Austin built with the support of the Chicago Fire Foundation and baseball player Jason Heyward. The Fire are training in the facility that is normally devoted to
Breaking News
The Chicago Fire have signed Leonardo Barroso from Sporting CP, the club announced this morning. The 19-year-old right back prospect is a Portuguese youth international and will fill a U-22 Initiative slot. Barroso is yet to debut for the Sporting first team but has 12 appearances this season for their