Hot Time In Old Town

Photo by Christopher Morris - Corbis/Getty Images This week’s episode is sponsored by the letter C Sometimes it is refreshing to watch other MLS matches, especially when the Chicago Fire performs like the Chicago Fire. It is a whole different world out there compared to what Fire fans see every week. This week was pretty fun compared to previous ones - with a lot of … [Read more...] about MLS Roundup Week 16: Comebacks, COVID and Capitulation

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports It was another tough day at the office for the Fire as they fell to Houston. And while a handful of players played fine, no one really stood out as being better. So our Man of the Match tonight is going to go to Chris Mueller. He was the most consistent and dangerous player on the pitch for the club. When the Fire had possession, he … [Read more...] about Houston Dynamo 2, Chicago Fire 0: Man of the Match

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports The Fire lose in the most Familiar of ways. What is there to say? What hasn’t been said about the 2022 Chicago Fire that hasn’t been said about teams of the recent and not-so-recent past? When the Fire start the game dominant for the first 20 minutes and then give up two goals just before halftime, It feels like we’re right back where we … [Read more...] about Running in Circles: Houston Dynamo 2, Chicago Fire 0 Game Recap

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports A crushing defeat under the Texas sun saw the Fire return to losing ways. The Chicago Fire followed up a strong of encouraging performances with an extremely disappointing one as they lost 2-0 on the road to the struggling Houston Dynamo. After a promising start for the Fire, the hosts scored a pair of goals in the 23rd and 47th minutes … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire 0, Houston Dynamo 2 | Player Ratings

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images When I think about the match against Houston on Saturday, I can’t help but think about the Fire hydrant scene in Do the Right Thing. It’s going to feel that way in Houston on Saturday. Temperatures at kickoff are going to be in the 90s, and both the Fire and Dynamo are going to need that level of cooling to safely make it through … [Read more...] about The Block is Hot: Houston Dynamo vs Chicago Fire MLS Week 16 Preview