IG/lukaabezerra There are a number of top players from the Chicago area going into the NCAA. Every player’s pathway is different. While college soccer is no longer the preferred route for the top young American prospects, some very talented players have come through the NCAA system in the last couple of years, including several important players for the Chicago Fire and … [Read more...] about Class of 2022: The top Chicagoland products going into college soccer
Dreaming of Playoffs and Paris: Brian Gutiérrez is ready to break out with the Chicago Fire and Team USA
Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports The homegrown midfielder spoke with us about the Fire, playing with Shaqiri, freshman homecoming, and Olympic Qualifying. As the summer approaches, most 18-year-olds would be focused on graduating high school, prom, and getting ready for college. Most of them aren’t lining up at Soldier Field alongside a two-time European champion, nor are … [Read more...] about Dreaming of Playoffs and Paris: Brian Gutiérrez is ready to break out with the Chicago Fire and Team USA
The Fire Need to Be Less Aggressive, and Other Observations
Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports Welcome to the Analyst’s Corner. Every week, we’ll take a look at the last week’s matches and talk about the interesting things that happen in them, and what the Fire need to do to get better. Step Up, Step Back One of the great things about having tony Meola on the broadcast, despite his lack of connection with the Fire, is that he’s very … [Read more...] about The Fire Need to Be Less Aggressive, and Other Observations
The Hot Cast: Exhaustion
The Hot Cast is tired. Ruben and RJ slog through the week that was in Chicago Frie Soccer. They talk through the Fire’s week in New York and while there was a lot of good play, the results trump the good progress they’ve made. They continue to talk about the struggles of Xherdan Shaqiri and what the team has to do to get him going. They then branch out to talk a bit about the … [Read more...] about The Hot Cast: Exhaustion
MLS Roundup Weeks 12 & 13: Two for One Special
Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Buy one, get another week of MLS for FREE Despite the draw against the New York Red Bulls and the loss against NYCFC, the Fire did well this week. And speaking of the week, MLS had two matchday weeks last week (try saying that fast). Here is your MLS roundup for weeks 12 and 13. Philadelphia Union 0 - 0 Inter Miami It was a … [Read more...] about MLS Roundup Weeks 12 & 13: Two for One Special