It wasn’t the triumphant return to MLS action that Chicago Fire fans were dreaming of on Saturday. The team stumbled to a 4-2 away defeat against the Columbus Crew and made a number of catastrophic defensive errors. On the other side of the pitch, though, a new bright spark emerged. Jonathan Bamba, in his competitive … The post Jonathan Bamba is Everything the Chicago Fire … [Read more...] about Jonathan Bamba is Everything the Chicago Fire Needed
PREVIEW: Three Keys to Success for Chicago Fire FC in Columbus
It’s here! It’s finally here! The start of the 2025 MLS season kicks off, and we could not be more excited! The Chicago Fire, get things started against the Columbus Crew. After a successful preseason camp, newly appointed Head Coach Gregg Berhalter will be tested immediately against a top-notch, quality opponent. One can sit and … The post PREVIEW: Three Keys to Success for … [Read more...] about PREVIEW: Three Keys to Success for Chicago Fire FC in Columbus
A New Era Begins for the Chicago Fire
The start of a new MLS season typically evokes mixed emotions in Chicago Fire fans. Over the last few years, the feeling has been a 50-50 split between dread and (false) hope. The Fire are now seven seasons removed from their last qualification for the playoffs. In a league that’s boasted 12-18 postseason berths each … The post A New Era Begins for the Chicago Fire appeared … [Read more...] about A New Era Begins for the Chicago Fire
Revisiting the ’85 Bears
The Philidelphia Eagles just won Super Bowl 59, beating the Kansas City Chiefs. Their victory got me thinking of the last Bears’ Super Bowl win. The iconic ’85 Bears were the only Bears team ever to win a Super Bowl. On January 26, 1986, they defeated the New England Patriots 46-10 led by Head Coach … The post Revisiting the ’85 Bears appeared first on Chicago Sports Nation. … [Read more...] about Revisiting the ’85 Bears
Ben Johnson will unlock Rome Odunze in a big way
Rome Odunze has not deserved the criticism he’s received. Would it have been nice to see him become a massive contributor right out of the gate and immediately cement himself as the top option in the Bears passing game? Sure. That was always an unrealistic outcome considering the fact that he was competing for the … The post Ben Johnson will unlock Rome Odunze in a big way … [Read more...] about Ben Johnson will unlock Rome Odunze in a big way