Photo by Vedran Galijas/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images It is, undoubtedly, a bold move in the right direction At some point yesterday after the sun had gone down, I found myself in my car, sitting alone in a Menards parking lot. This sounds like a recipe for the beginning of the end of a middle aged man’s life, but I was actually quite happy for a couple reasons. … [Read more...] about Will Shaqiri’s signing finally turn the Chicago Fire into a winner?
Chicago Fire sign Xherdan Shaqiri to club record deal
Xherdan Shaqiri | Chicago Fire The Swiss star immediately becomes one of the highest profile players in Major League Soccer After weeks of speculation, hype, and Marvel-style teasers, the Chicago Fire officially announced the signing of Swiss midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri. The $7.5 million transfer fee paid to Olympique Lyonnais makes him the most expensive player in Fire … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire sign Xherdan Shaqiri to club record deal
Here’s how the Chicago Fire pulled off that excellent Xherdan Shaqiri intro video
“See you soon, Chicago!” Shaqiri nailed his line, which was shot inside an historic restaurant in Basel | Chicago Fire A whirlwind trip to Switzerland and a ton of secrecy were both key Late last week, when talks between Xherdan Shaqiri and the Chicago Fire reached a point where the transfer looked like it was indeed on, Jhamie Chin and Alex Mueller from the Fire’s … [Read more...] about Here’s how the Chicago Fire pulled off that excellent Xherdan Shaqiri intro video
Kendall Burks departs Nottingham Forest, joins Chicago Fire for preseason camp
Kendall Burks | Chicago Fire FC The defender could end up signing with the Fire Things might work out between the Chicago Fire and 2022 MLS SuperDraft selection Kendall Burks, after all. When the Fire drafted Burks 11th overall, questions emerged about whether the University of Washington defender was even interested in playing for Chicago. He was on trial at Nottingham … [Read more...] about Kendall Burks departs Nottingham Forest, joins Chicago Fire for preseason camp
The Hot Cast: Shaqiri Tactics
Photo by Georgi Paleykov/NurPhoto via Getty Images Talkin’ ‘bout them Fires Ruben and RJ return for their last podcast before the official season preview and they’re here to talk about all things Xherdan Shaqiri. They not only talk about what this move means for the club and their ambitions for the league but also take a deep dive onto the audio chalkboard to discuss … [Read more...] about The Hot Cast: Shaqiri Tactics