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The Bonfire – Episode 410: Breaking Ground The Fire break new ground — can they break Columbus's undefeated streak at home against the Fire?

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We didn’t expect to have controversy in the midfield, but after a 3-0 win, can you really send Mauricio Pineda to the bench?

The guys discussed this and more on the newest episode of The Bonfire!

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Classic Showdown: Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew Match 3 Preview The Fire are back in Berhalter's old town and they've got unfinished business from opening day 2025.

Fresh off a win in their home opener the Fire are back on the road to face a New Look Crew side.

After falling short in Ohio a year ago, Gregg Berhalter returns to face his former team, looking for his first win in Columbus since leaving in 2018.

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Fire Leagues Cup Opponents, Dates Released The Fire now know who they'll be facing in the Leagues Cup — ending with a matchup against a Liga MX giant.

Chicago Fire are once again competing in Leagues Cup, kicking off their run at Seatgeek Stadium against Club Necaxa on August 6th

@timhotze.com breaks down another chance in the Fire’s quest for a trophy and a CCC spot

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The Bonfire – Episode 410: Breaking Ground The Fire break new ground — can they break Columbus's undefeated streak at home against the Fire?

It’s been 14 years since the Fire won IN Columbus. On Saturday the Fire can break the streak & play spoiler in the Crew’s home opener

The guys break down what we’ll see in Ohio, the Fire breaking ground at the 78, & more on The Bonfire

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Chicago Fire FC Break Ground on New Stadium at The 78 The Fire took another step towards their future as they officially break ground on their $750m, privately-financed stadium in the shadow of downtown

Shovels. In. The. Ground.

The Fire's new home is officially under construction. Here's what was said and what that means for the future of the city and the club.

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The Bonfire – Episode 408: Montréal Preview The Fire are back at Soldier Field on Saturday! John and Tim preview the matinée against CF Montréal and tactics for the home opener.

The Fire dominated on their way to a 3-0 win over a struggling CF Montreal despite (or maybe because of?) an early 2nd half red card.

Listen in on how the Fire overcame adversity and how one young player stood out in the crowd!

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5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire 3, CF Montréal 0 Red Card? No problem. Here's 5 things we learned from a gritty, complete performance by the Chicago Fire against CF Montréal.

10 men? No problem. Here's 5 things we learned from a gritty, dominant Fire performance against CF Montréal

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Mo’ Than Rouge: Chicago 3, Montréal 0 The Fire smothered Montréal as a team effort earned the team a 3-0 win despite playing down a man for 40 mins.

Down a man? 12 minutes added?

Not a problem!

The Fire flip the script and dominate Montreal at home down a man on the way to a 3-0 win - their first home opener win in front of fans in nearly a decade

@timhotze.com breaks it all down

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Chicago Fire vs. CF Montréal Match 2 Preview After five months, the Fire are back at Soldier Field against a familiar early-season foe.

🔥IT’S A TRAP🔥

or at least it feels like one

@timhotze.com previews the Fire’s home opener as they look to shake free of their Soldier Field blues from 2025 against a Montreal team who had the worst performance in MLS last week.

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MIR97 Presents - Hot Takes LIVE | S4E1 YouTube video by MIR97 Media

HOT TAKES IS BACK!🔥

We’re LIVE over on youtube, come join us for the show!!

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The Bonfire – Episode 408: Montréal Preview The Fire are back at Soldier Field on Saturday! John and Tim preview the matinée against CF Montréal and tactics for the home opener.

🔥BIG DAY FOR CONTENT🔥

Hot Takes returns tonight AND we’ve got a new episode of The Bonfire as the Fire welcome CF Montreal to Soldier Field in the home opener.

Is Matchday 2 a must win??

Listen wherever you get your pods!

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Mbekezeli #Mbokazi made his debut in MLS with a start in his first match.

Did he live up to the hype?

The guys discussed TLB’s performance on the Bonfire - the good, and the…not as good.

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Mueller Finds "Freedom" in Fire Return 16 months. A heart diagnosis. A long road back. Chris Mueller’s return for the Fire wasn't just a physical comeback—it was a mental liberation.

16 months. A heart diagnosis. A long road back.
Chris Mueller’s is back playing for the Chicago Fire – and says he's better for the experience

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The Bonfire – Ep. 407: The Fire Have a Problem In Houston John and Tim welcome MIR97 Founder Matt Shabelman back around the Bonfire to review what went wrong in the Fire's first action of the 2026.

🚨A PROBLEM IN HOUSTON?🚨

The Fire’s season opener winless streak extends another year as the Men in Red blow a lead late in Texas.

Tim, John, and Matt talk what went wrong on the newest Bonfire!

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5 Things We Learned: Houston Dynamo 2, Chicago Fire 1 The Fire got off to a great start but didn't get the result their season opener. Here's 5 things we learned in Houston.

The Fire didn't get the result down in the Bayou but there's still positives from the match.

Here's five things we learned down in Houston.

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Panel Predictions: Golden Boot Winner to Fire’s 2026 Potential Our staff compiled some predictions for the new season.

🔥THE PREDICTIONS ARE IN🔥

On the eve of the opener the MIR97 Media staff are releasing their official predictions for 2026.

There are some safe plays and some big swings 🇵🇱 👀.

Check it out & sound off with your predictions below!!

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Fire are Back: Fire v Houston Matchday 1 Preview The Chicago Fire's promising 2026 MLS regular season kicks off against Houston.

The Fire open their season against Houston tomorrow night, and @timhotze.com previews what we can expect to see.

From Philip Zinckernagel’s new found notoriety to a Dynamo team relying on some new (old) faces, you can read it all here.

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The Bonfire – Episode 406: 2026 Season Preview w/Joe Lowery With the Fire's 2026 season set to kick off, John and Tim are joined by Joe Lowery to preview the 2026 campaign and the season opener vs Houston

🔥IT’S FINALLY HERE🔥

Tim & John are joined by @joeclowery.bsky.social of @backheeled.com to preview the Fire’s 2026 season!

The guys talk trophies, breakouts & more in our BIGGEST episode to date!

Available where you get your pods! (and with video on YT)

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Omari Glasgow Loaned to USL's Monterey Bay Omari Glasgow is going on loan to USL, helping to clear a logjam for the Fire's international roster slots

For the 2nd time, Omari Glasgow is heading to the USL Championship — and once again to open an international slot for the Fire

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No new Bonfire today!

We’ll have our full season + Houston preview with a ‼️special guest‼️ out midweek!

In the meantime, let us know how you’re feeling ahead of the FIRST matchday of 2026!!

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Updated Fire Roster Tracker and Depth Chat With four days to go ahead of the roster compliance deadline, here's the state of the Fire's roster and depth chart.

As the Fire finish their final preparations for the regular season, here's the status of the Fire's roster – all you need to know about international slots, the depth chart and more

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In Their Words: Fire Wrap Up Preseason The Chicago Fire wrapped up their 2026 preseason with a draw and a defeat at the death. Here's what the team is taking from that, in their own words.

After a draw and a last-second L, the Fire's 2026 preseason is a wrap. Here's what the team said, in their own words

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In Their Words: Chicago Fire Earn Beat LA Galaxy 3-2 in Coachella The Chicago Fire started their final stretch of their preseason campaign on the right foot with a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy. The Fire played a mostly first-choice Starting XI in the first h...

The Chicago Fire's preseason winning streak continues.

Here's quotes from the team's 3-2 victory over the LA Galaxy at Coachella that saw Mbokazi's debut and a strong performance from the midfield

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@timhotze.com posted updates and we have content up on the site now

The Bonfire – Episode 405: Fire Headline Coachella The Fire head to California and open the last stage of preseason with a 3-2 win over the LA Galaxy as Mbokazi sees his debut for the Fire

🔥THE FIRE HEADLINE COACHELLA🔥

The Fire remain undefeated in preseason, and the guys talk Mbokazi’s debut, another new formation, and stadium updates!

Tap in wherever you get your pods!

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The Bonfire – Episode 404: Integrity Not Found John and Tim take aim at some disappointing moves from the league, honing in on the league's recently-announced prediction market deal and reported partial retreat from Spanish language broadcasts.

🔥NEW BONFIRE🔥

A day late but better than ever! Tim and John talk Puso, Pumas, and everything MLS is doing right (and more importantly wrong) as the 2026 season looms large.

The markets are predicting this will be a good one ‼️

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The Bonfire – Episode 403: Fire Conquer Florida John and Tim talk the Fire's two wins to open preseason, updates to the squad with Mbokazi's arrival to camp and do a deep-dive into MLS roster rules and the Fire's GAM situation.

🔥 THEY MAY NEVER LOSE AGAIN🔥

The Fire go 2-0 to start their preseason in Florida, the guys talk what we can learn from behind closed doors action, Mbokazi arriving, and the future of a U22 signing.

Listen wherever you get your pods!

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What Fire’s $5.1 Million in GAM Means for Chicago’s Roster MLS revealed that the Fire have $5.1 million in General Allocation Money. Here's what that means for the Fire's cap and roster situation.

The Fire have $5,077,349 in GAM.

Here's what that means – and why we're seeing those numbers shoot up across #mls

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