Hot Time In Old Town

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images No. 6 Chicago takes on No. 3 San Diego in a highly anticipated first round showdown. This Sunday, the Red Stars will mark thier 7th streignt playoff aparence against the San Diago Wave. And they have to step their game up. The single-elimination tournament structure means that the Red Stars cannot afford to have any off days. If … [Read more...] about Playoff Curse: Chicago Red Stars vs. San Diego Wave, NWSL Playoff Quarter-Final Preview

USA TODAY NETWORK It’s always hard in a game like this to pick a man of the match. Neither team really tried to go 100 percent to win the game, and for long periods of time, both teams seemed to be just waiting for the game to end. But towards the final whistle, the game kicked up a notch. So tonight, our man of the match is the Fire’s goalscorer. Alex Monis has … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire 1, New England Revolution 1: Man of the Match

Chicago Fire FC The Fire wrapped up 2022 with a dramatic late draw against the Revs. The Chicago Fire’s 2022 came to an end with a 1-1 draw in Bridgeview against the New England Revolution. Chris Brady was handed his first MLS start in goal, and a number of other young players were given opportunities as the Fire had nothing to lose. In the final moments of the match, … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire 1, New England Revolution 1 | Player Ratings

Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports The 2022 season is over For about 89 minutes, the Chicago Fire and New England Revolution engaged it what would be best described as “Whatevering.” For those of you who are unfamiliar, Whatevering is a term invented by Chicago Sun-Times Fire beat writer Brian Sandalow to describe a soccer game where both teams trade possession around the … [Read more...] about Bright Future: Chicago Fire 1, New England Revolution 1

Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports The last game of the 2022 season marks the end of an era of Chicago Fire soccer. Not only because this is (hopefully) the last jersey cycle without a red shirt (I’ve been told both 2023 and 2024 for their return) but it also marks the final time that the Fire will be on local TV for the foreseeable future. If ever again. The Fire have … [Read more...] about End of an Era: Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution Week 34 Preview