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St. Louis CITY SC's first season in MLS exceeded all expectations. Playing in a state-of-the-art, brand-new downtown soccer-specific stadium, Bradley Carnell's team finished atop the Western Conference and, despite a first-round playoff exit, had little to be ashamed of. However, there was one glaring blip in
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The American soccer world was shaken today by the biggest and arguably most important homegrown signing in MLS history when 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan was unveiled as a Philadelphia Union player. The young attacking midfielder is widely regarded as the best player of his age group in the world, the most
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As the final whistle of MLS Cup 1998 echoed through the Rose Bowl, Chicago Fire midfielders Chris Armas and Jesse Marsch raced to embrace goalkeeper Zach Thornton. The Men in Red had just clinched a stunning 2-0 victory over the league's first dynasty, D.C. United, before more
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The moment Kellyn Acosta stepped off the field in the second half of last year’s MLS Cup, the free agency clock began to tick. Three months and one half-field buzzer-beater later, he seems to be fitting in just fine with the Chicago Fire. Acosta’s exciting start to life
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The referee lockout that has plagued MLS for the first six match weeks is officially over after an agreement was reached earlier today between the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) and the Professional Referees Organization (PRO). The Collective Bargaining Agreement represents the longest in history for referees, coming into effect
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When the Chicago Fire take on the New England Revolution this weekend, there will be one glaring change from previous matches this season. Chris Brady, the star homegrown goalkeeper, will not be between the posts, and instead, 31-year-old MLS veteran Spencer Richey will start. Brady will instead be in France
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Homegrown Chicago Fire forward Victor Bezerra is joining Detriot City FC on a season-long loan for 2024, the club announced this morning. Bezerra, who is in the final year of his first team contract, will have an opportunity to get competitive minutes in the USL Championship. Detroit will gain a
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The Chicago Fire’s Soldier Field showdown with high-flying CF Montréal is less than 24 hours away, and the Men in Red trained on the lakefront ahead of the unusual 1 p.m. kickoff. A host of international call-ups overshadowed the Friday news cycle, however, with several Fire players sparking
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Chicago Fire homegrown striker Missael Rodríguez is going on loan to USL League One's Union Omaha, the club confirmed today. The move will be a development-focused loan for Rodríguez, who now finds himself fourth on the center forward depth chart behind Hugo Cuypers, Georgios Koutsias, and Tom Barlow.
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Ever since Chicago Fire owner Joe Mansueto purchased FC Lugano in 2021, the synergy between the two clubs has reaped benefits for both. Homegrown defender Justin Reynolds will complete his short-term loan move to the sister club in the Swiss Super League, writing a new chapter in the relationship and
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When Andrew Gutman went down injured less than two minutes into the Chicago Fire’s 2024 season, Frank Klopas’ seemingly straightforward plans at left back had to go out the window. The 28-year-old defender, among the top fullbacks in MLS, had been acquired in a blockbuster trade to strengthen a
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The United States Soccer Federation announced changes to the U.S. Open Cup format for 2024. As had been rumored, MLS participation in the tournament is being severely curtailed in 2024, and only eight MLS first teams will participate, not including the Fire. The other 11 U.S.-based MLS