Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire were eliminated from Leagues Cup 2024 after losing to Toluca 3-1 at Seat Geek Stadium in Bridgeview. Despite the poor result and poor performance, there were a few positive takeaways from this "mid-season pre-season." Our host breaks down what he saw and shares a few personal stories along the way. In the second half of the show, Nick gives his thoughts about the USMNT's performance at the Paris Olympic Games. Despite getting to the knock-out rounds for the first time since 2000, and despite having two senior centerbacks, the Yanks gave up four goals in a loss to Morocco. This does not have Nick feeling good about the USMNT as they prepare for World Cup 2026. Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Join the conversation on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! We're back with more Chicago Fire talk as we recap the Men in Red's loss to Sporting KC in their Leagues Cup opener. The Fire went ahead on a sweet strike by Koutsias, only to be beat by Castellanos and Agada of Kansas City later in the match. We analyze what the match can tell us about the remainder of the Chicago Fire's season. In the second half, Nick reads his favorite quotes from a recent Crain's article that interviewed Fire owner Joe Mansueto and Chicago Red Stars President Karen Leetzow on building a soccer stadium in Chicago. The article - and Nick's reactions - touch on the challenges of playing at Soldier Field, the use of public funds, and the difficulties of south side venues. Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Join the conversation on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back with a quick, unscripted episode commenting on all the action from around the American soccer landscape. He gives his thoughts on MLS All-Star Week, looks ahead to the Leagues Cup, reacts to Matt Doyle's comments on the Chicago Fire, and touches on the United States' Olympic soccer schedule. Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Join the conversation on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire took a trip to South Beach to face a Messi-less Inter Miami team but could not come back with a win. The Men in Red continue to play lethargic, uninspiring soccer, and fall to the Herons 2-1. Our host does not hold back in his criticism of the players and coaching staff, and gives his live reactions to Manager Frank Klopas' post-game comments. In the second half of the show, Nick discusses headlines from the Chicago Fire organization - a Fan-First Guarantee if Messi doesn't play in Chicago and news on the new training center - as well as discussing the latest big MLS outgoing transfer. Caleb Wiley of Atlanta United has been transferred to Chelsea for a reported $11 million transfer fee. Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Join the conversation on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire pulled off an improbable win against league leading FC Cincinnati during their midweek matchup. Despite a decent start, the Men in Red looked lethargic at times, reminiscent of recent sub-par performances. But a bad back-pass from Kip Keller led to a Hugo Cuypers fast break, and the Belgian DP was able to slide a pass to Brian Gutierrez who scored from 6 yards out. It was all the Fire would need to secure only their 2nd road win of the season. In the second half of the show, Nick previews the upcoming match against Inter Miami, and how the Fire will have to play in order to salvage a point against the current league leaders. Even without Messi, the Herons are an explosive team on offense and a capable team on defense. We also take a look at the new MLS roster rules and how they could affect teams going forward. Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Join the conversation on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Over the weekend, the Chicago Fire participated in another match. They went through the motions of a starting lineup, and their opponent - New York City FC - seemed perfectly content to also "mail it in." The result was a boring 90min of scoreless soccer. Tune in as Nick gives his reactions to the play, the players, and the stats. In the second half of the show, he previews the next match for the Men in Red, an away-day to FC Cincinnati. A meeting with the current Supporters' Shield leaders is not what the Fire need to try to salvage points, but here it is. Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Join the conversation on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Forget about the last match, the Fire are back in action this weekend against New York City FC. Your Men in Red take on the Pigeons from the blue side of New York in a match where the home team is desperate for points and the away team is trying to push toward the top of the Eastern Conference table. Listen in as Nick and special guest Anthony discuss the upcoming match and give their predictions. In the second half of the show, our hosts discuss the breaking news of the USMNT firing Gregg Berhalter. What finally made them do it? Would Gregg Berhalter be a good fit to be the Fire's next manager? Make sure you stay tuned for all this and more on Feed the Fire! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Join the conversation on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Ever think Simon & Garfunkel would apply to Major League Soccer? Well, Chicago Fire fans understand the darkness the club is in currently. They Fire have now lost to the worst team in both conferences, recently falling 1-0 in an uninspiring and lazy game in San Jose. The Earthquakes were the worst defensive team in the league, and the Fire - through a combination of lazy play, bad tactics, and lack of talent - couldn't find the back of the net. Tune in as Nick breaks down the goal, the moments of the match, and the stats. In the second half of the show, Nick discusses some of the headlines from around MLS. Thiago Almada's record-setting transfer to Botafogo is completed. DC United sign forward Dom Badji. We finally break down the MLS All-Star roster. Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Join the conversation on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, Fire fans! Can you believe that win against the Union? If I hadn't watched it myself, I might not believe it either. With a sleepy start to the match, trading first half goals, and some sloppy defensive play, the Fire looked to squander another opportunity against the struggling Philadelphia Union. However, energy from second half subs, a Union team that dropped into a defensive shell, and some good luck swung fate in favor of the Men in Red. Tune in for all the emotion, the goals, and the breakdown of the match. In the second half of the show, our host Nick looks ahead at the Fire's next match, a very winnable fixture against the San Jose Quakes. The Quakes recently fired their head coach and have been the worst team in MLS for most of the season. Their defense bleeds goals, and it's a matchup the Fire attackers will look to exploit. Thanks for tuning in. Be sure to follow, like, subscribe, and share the show! Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Join the conversation on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire have started another streak - a losing streak. After taking the lead on a Maren Heile-Selassie strike, the Men in Red concede two second half penalty kicks to blow yet another lead and remain at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. An early injury to Carlos Teran and sub-par play from Jonathan Dean and Rafael Czichos allowed Seattle to turn momentum, and the lack of coaching adjustments from Klopas & Co. allowed Seattle to keep the momentum. Tune in for the plays, the stats, and an analysis of what went wrong. In the second half of the show, Nick looks at the coaching changes from around MLS this season. SIX coaches have been fired this season, with the latest two victims being Luchi Gonzales in San Jose and Bradley Carnell in St. Louis. Will the Fire every "part ways" with Frank Klopas? Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Join the conversation on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire look to bounce back this weekend against a Seattle Sounders team making it's way up the Western Conference standings. Tune in as Nick looks at the players, stats, and tactics that set apart this Seattle team and make them a dangerous opponent. In the second half of the show, Nick gives his instant reactions to the USMNT's loss vs. Panama in the Copa America. From Weah's red card, to the lackadaisical defense, to the must-win situation ahead, join the conversation and have a cathartic moment. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Join the conversation on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Copa American 2024 is in full swing, and the first round of games is in the books. Tune in as our host, Nick, looks at the trends so far and the performances by favorites like Argentina, Colombia, and Brazil. He also takes a deeper dive into the USMNT's performance against Bolivia. Despite the 2-0 victory behind goals from Christian Pulisic and Falorin Balogun, the Yanks will look for a better performance against familiar Concacaf opponent Panama. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Join the conversation on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 - Intro; 1:04 - Announcements; 4:16 - Orlando City Reactions; 10:54 - Lineup and Tactics; 16:08 - Stats; 21:04 - John Donovan Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Join the conversation on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! What a weekend to be a Fire fan! The Men in Red put on their best performance of the season picking apart their rivals from north of the border. Chicago dismantled the Toronto defense on their way to a 4-1 victory. This means the Chicago Fire are on a 4 game point streak and a 2 game win streak! We’re back, baby! (Ok, we’re still in 11th place, but 11th place never felt so good!) Join our host as he recaps the victory, relives the goals, and breaks down the stats. In the second half, Nick previews the Fire’s next match: an away-day to Orlando City. The Lions have been underwhelming this season, to say the least. Though they’ve had a lot of success against Chicago in recent seasons - and a draw at Soldier Field just a few weeks ago - the two teams seem to be heading in opposite directions. In fact, Nick likes the Fire to keep climbing up the standings and predicts another victory. Tune in to hear how he thinks they get it done on the road again. We also check in on the USMNT’s preparation for Copa America, hear about Aiden Morris’ new deal, and take listener questions. All this and more on Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast. Remember to rate, review, and share. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Did you enjoy the bye week? I certainly hope the Chicago Fire took the week off to rest, reset, and prepare for their next stretch of away games. Their next match is a difficult but not impossible one at Toronto. While first year manager John Herdman has improved The Reds from last season, they will be without starters Federico Bernardeschi and Nicsoen Gomis due to red card suspensions. I think the Men in Red come home with a 2-1 victory, but they can't take a step back from their recent run of form. In the second half of the show, we look at headlines from around the league - the Giakoumakis transfer, FC Dallas fire head coach Nico Estevez, and Brian Gutierrez has the 15th highest jersey sale of the 2024 MLS season so far! To close out, we take a brief look at the United States Men's National Team's 5-1 loss to Colombia in an international friendly. Remember to rate, review, and share. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Don't look know, the Chicago Fire on a point streak! The Men in Red have taken 5 points in their last 3 games, capped off by a win over Western Conference opponent Los Angeles Galaxy. Hugo Cuypers has been in form, Brian Gutierrez has stepped up his game, and Chris Brady has continued his quality play.In this episode, we take a look at the Fire's fine run of form, point out some of the flaws they need to fix if they're going to make a push for the playoffs, and have some fun sharing fan mail and experiences from the match. In the second half of the show, Nicks talks about the latest news from Atlanta United - the Five Stripes have parted ways with manager Gonzalo Pineda and are poised to transfer striker Giorgos Giakoumakis to Chivas. He also recaps the the USMNT Olympic Roster. Remember to rate, review, and share. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! It was a road point in the nation's capital for the beleaguered Men in Red. Yes, the Chicago Fire did just enough to earn a 1-1 draw against DC United and give themselves and their fans a sliver of hope. Defender Carlos Teran successfully held star striker Christian Benteke in check, while Andrew Gutman created opportunities for the visitors - including starting the play that led to Kellyn Acosta's equalizer. Can the Fire turn this into a point streak? They'll have a mid-week game against a similarly struggling Orlando City side and a weekend matchup with Western Conference power LA Galaxy to test their newfound confidence. In what should be a match between equally desperate teams, Chicago will have the home field advantage against The non-Messi, Florida squad. They will hope to take any momentum into their match vs. the stars of the Galaxy. It could be a big week for the Fire, so tune in and hear what Nick thinks will happen. Remember to rate, review, and share. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Over the weekend, the Chicago Fire lost again, this time to reigning MLS Cup Champions, the Columbus Crew, by a score of 3-1. The Carlos Teran goal was the lone highlight for the Men in Red who have nothing working. Stay tuned as our host looks back at the match, gives his impressions - both positive and negative - and breaks down the stats. He also recaps the post-game interviews with Chris Brady and Fabian Herbers, and does a listen-in on manager Frank Klopas' post-game press conference. In the second half of the show, Nick talks about possible coaching options, previews the Fire's next match away to DC United, and takes a short dive into the USMNT's Copa America training roster. Remember to rate, review, and share. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! The Fire once again lack offense, defense, or any idea what they're doing on the pitch - and it results in a 3-1 loss at the hands of new MLS rival St. Louis CITY SC. Hugo Cuypers does get a goal, but very little else happens in favor of the Men in Red. Tune in as Nick looks at the goals, stats, and gives his instant reaction to head coach Frank Klopas' post game press conference. Nick also takes the tie to look at the Chicago Fire's next two opponents - Charlotte FC and the Columbus Crew. Things certainly don't get easier for the Fire, and they're going to need the shortest of memories to prepare for a double match week. Nick also updates everyone on the latest MLS news, including Omari Glasgow's short term loans, Cavan Sullivan's record signing, and Jesse Marsch's return to coaching...in Canada! Remember to rate, review, and share. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans. Remember all that positivity from last week? Well, it's nearly gone. The Chicago Fire lose 1-0 to the worst team in Major League Soccer, the New England Revolution. There's really nothing new to say about the miserable performance of the team: No offense, no goals, defensive lapses, poor individual play, non-existent tactics and coaching... In the second half of the show, we preview the Fire's next loss ... er, match against St. Louis City SC. The Western Conference rival is sitting in 9th place and must be looking at this weekend's matchup as an easy three points. Will the Men in Red be able to take advantage of St. Louis' poor goalkeeping and finally get back on the scoreboard? The show ends with a look at Messi's historic match vs. New York Red Bulls and the Columbus Crew's historic run in Concacaf Champions Cup. Remember to rate, review, and share. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! No more negativity (at least for this episode). The Chicago Fire came out with a purpose against an Atlanta United team who thought they would stroll into Solider Field, make quick work of the Men in Red, and stroll out with three points. The Fire's stout defense and quick counter-attacks kept the Five Stripes from getting on the score sheet - and some highlight-reel saves from Fire GK Chris Brady certainly helped. The two teams split the points and look for more next weekend. For the Chicago Fire, this means another home game. They welcome Eastern Conference opponent the New England Revolution - the worst team in MLS at the moment. A victory for the Fire would be huge for their morale and for the fans, and it is within reach if they keep up their up-tempo, attacking style. We conclude the show by looking at the expansion news from Indianapolis and discussing whether the MLS wants to kill USL or just made a dumb move in trying to bring a new team into an already existing - and wildly popular - USL city. Remember to rate, review, and share. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Welcome back to Feed the Fire! In this episode, we take a look back at the misery of the Men in Red’s latest loss - a 4-0 embarrassment to Real Salt Lake. The Fire looked dysfunctional while MLS MVP candidate Chicago Arrango had a night to remember with 2 goals and 2 assists. Injuries pile up for the Fire, goals pile up against them, and the coaching staff has lost the locker room and respect of the players. In the second half of the show, Nick previews the Fire’s next opponent: Atlanta United. The Five Stripes will be looking to bounce back from a rare home loss to FC Cincinnati. They bring a strong attack, and this game could go the way of the RSL match if the Fire aren’t careful. What’s your prediction? Let us know in the comments below! Remember to rate, review, and share. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Tell me if you've heard this one before: The Chicago Fire are unable to get their offense going and take advantage of an opportunity to steal points. Well, it happened again at Red Bull Arena. The Men In Red had a man advantage for almost an hour but were unable to create any offense against a home side that was perfectly content to watch the Fire pass the ball harmlessly around the pitch. Tune in as Nick analyzes the various storylines and stats from another underwhelming performance. In the second half of the show, Nick examines the Fire's next opponent: Real Salt Lake. The Western Conference foe is having a solid start to the season behind Diego Luna and Chicho Arrango. The Men in Red will have their hands full with the higher line and counterattacking of the Claret Reds. But the Fire have faired well in cross-conference match ups. What do you think the result will be? Nick also gets caught up on the proposed roster rule changes that may come to MLS this summer - flexibility on Designated Players and U22 Initiative Players, a second buyout option, and increased General Allocation Money (GAM) from transfers. How could the Fire use these new mechanisms to improve this summer? Keep watching to find out! Remember to rate, review, and share. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Are things heating up in Chicago? The weather is improving and so is the play from the Men in Red. This weekend we saw Xerdan Shaqiri and Brian Gutierrez score to give the home team a much needed three points. Head coach Frank Klopas tweaked the lineup, and it seemed to work against a Houston Dynamo team playing on the road, in a 4-3-3 formation, without start midfielder Hector Herrera. Tune in as we break down the goals, the stats, and whether the Fire can keep the good times rolling. Next week, they face the best team in MLS so far: the New York Red Bulls. The Red Bulls are in fine form this season, and they boast an attacking duo that lead the league in goals (Lewis Morgan) and assists (Dante Vanzier). How will the Fire approach this difficult road test? Stay tuned to hear how Nick thinks the Fire can snatch a result on the road. We also review the latest transfer news from around the league and recap the Concacaf Champions Cup. Remember to rate, review, and share. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire traveled to Atlanta United for a difficult match, and made it even more difficult with their uninspiring play. Tune in as Nick breaks down the player performances, coaching blunders, and statistical analysis of the match. He also examines where Fire fans should place the blame for the poor form that's been plaguing the Men in Red for what seems like years. After our segment from featured guest John Donovan, we can put the last result behind us. Our host moves on to preview the Fire's next match-up, a home game against Western Conference opponent Houston Dynamo. They Dynamo come to the Windy City on a three-game win streak, but struggled on offense as much as the Fire. This matchup should prove interesting, but Nick think's the Fire turn their luck around with a victor. Listen in to find out how. Remember to rate, review, and share. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Welcome back to Feed the Fire. This week, Nick recaps the Chicago Fire's road draw in New England in what way a rainy, sloppy match. Even with Cuypers' early goal, the Men in Red couldn't complete the road victory, conceding to Nacho Gil in first half stoppage time. Nick also looks ahead to the Fire's next match: a difficult road test at Mercedes-Benz Stadium against the Five Strips of Atlanta United. With Almada and Giakoumakis back from international duty, the Fire backline will have their work cut out for them. If they can match or slow down Atlanta's pace, Chicago might have a chance to come home with another point. And in honor of the Greek Independence Day and the Feast of the Annunciation, Nick closes his show with a prayer - The MLS Lord's Prayer. Remember to rate, review, and share. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! What a victory from the Chicago Fire! The luck of the Irish was at Soldier Field this St. Patty's Day weekend as the Men in Red came from two goals down to shock their Canadian rivals. Goals from Maren Haile-Selassie, Brian Gutierrez, Hugo Cuypers, and Kellyn Acosta shocked the crowd and their opponents ... despite the poor play of the team for most of the game. Nick's takes on the game will surely sober up a few fans.In the second half, we look ahead to the Fire's match against New England. The Revolution - terrible tea boxes and all - have zero points on the season. The Fire could be walking into a trap game or walking into an opportunity to start a win-streak. Make sure you listen for what Nick thinks will happen. We conclude the show with a lighting round style update on all things club news, Chicago Fire II signings, and US Open Cup updates. Remember to rate, review, and share. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back breaking down yet another early season loss by the Chicago Fire, this time at the hands (or feet?) of the defending MLS Cup Champions, the Columbus Crew. Tune in to hear about the goals, what went wrong, and a breakdown of the stats. The Men In Red quickly turn their attention to the upcoming match against CF Montreal. Nick gives you the players to watch for the visitors and how the Fire can notch their first win of the season. Montreal is playing well, but being on the every match this season could start to take its toll. We finish the show talking US Open Cup and taking a tour of Nick's new recording space. Remember to rate, review, and share. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire have returned to red, but they have not returned to winning. Nick breaks down all the highlights, lowlights, and statistics from the Men in Red’s home opener against FC Cincinnati. The defending Supporters’ Shield winners used a bit of luck, a bit of skill, and a bit of bad officiating to spoil the Fire’s first home match of the season. Nick gives you the glass half full and glass half empty view of all main themes of the match. In the second half, Nick previews the Fire’s next match against the Columbus Crew. He explains how he’d approach the game and what he expects manager Frank Klopas to do. Our host also breaks down the players to watch for the defending MLS Cup Champions and how the Fire can slow down that potent offense. We close the show looking at the surprising results from around the league and checking in on the latest player moves and transfers. Remember to rate, review, and share. Let's go, Fire! Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ - ⁠Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back and spittin’ Fire! In this episode, we begin with a recap of the Men in Red’s season opening draw to the Philadelphia Union. Nick questions some of the lineup decisions and the transition defense, but all things considered, is happy with a point on the road to a perennial Eastern Conference power. He also discussed the step forward homegrown attacking midfielder Brian Gutierrez took in this match. We also preview the Chicago Fire’s home opener against FC Cincinnati. Nick predicts another draw, but also outlines how the Fire could get out to a quick lead and make the defending Supporters’ Shield winner an unwelcome visitor to Soldier Field. In the second half of the show, we give you and update on Concacaf Champions Cup, the likelihood of a Major League Soccer team winning the tournament, and we recap all the scores from around the league. Our show finishes with Nick’s pre-season predictions for the Eastern Conference (spoiler, he’s not very high on Inter Miami). Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube - Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! It’s officially official: the Chicago Fire have returned to Red! Listen in as Nick describes his night as a VIP guest of the club. Don’t forget to find all his photos and videos from the night posted to social media, and see for yourself DaMarcus Beasley, Dave Baldwin, Sparky, and the Return to Red Kit. The Chicago Fire also wrapped up their pre-season with results on the pitch and roster moves. Our host breaks down the official signings of Hugo Cuypers and Kellyn Acosta, the transfer of Kacper Przybylko, the loan of Justin Reynolds, and the potential move of Arnaud Souquet. In the second half of the show, Nick looks at the drama around the US Open Cup and the PRO Referee lockout. There’s no shortage of words to describe either situation, and Nick kept his mouth running! Let us know what you think about the biggest news in the American soccer landscape in the comments below. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! We at Feed the Fire have been very busy, and so has the Chicago Fire Football Club. Our very own host, Nick, is invited to the Chicago Fire kit launch where DaMarcus Beasley - the living Fire legend - will host the Return to Red ceremony. Be sure to follow along on all our social media pages to see all of Nick's photos and videos from the reveal. We also look at the latest, soon-to-be announced acquisition of the Men in Red: Kellyn Acosta. Nick gives a complete breakdown of Acosta's history, stats, and how he'll make an impact with the Fire. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! They finally did it! The Chicago Fire signed a new, Designated Player striker. While not formally announced at this time, the deal is all but done. The Men in Red are set to welcome Hugo Cuypers of Belgium as their next star striker! But is the optimism too early? We take a deep dive into Cuypers' history, provide a scouting report - both good and bad - and explain what to expect from this late-blooming goal-scorer. In the 2nd half, our host Nick recaps his meet-and-greet with Brian Gutierrez and Chris Brady at Go Brewery in Naperville, IL. The players answered questions, talked to fans, and signed autographs for a lucky group of season ticket holders and season ticket hopefuls. He is even joined by a special guest to recap the fun of the night. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! We're back with more Chicago Fire news and opinions as the Men in Red continue their pre-season play. The Fire rolled to a 5-1 victory vs. Loudon United before drawing the New York Red Bulls 2-2 and witnessing an Emil Forsberg worldie. Tune in as our host gives you his thoughts and takeaways from these matches. We also react to Brian Gutierrez latest interview ,where he talks being a dual national and the prospect of playing for USSF and FMF. In the second half of the show, Nick looks at the Fire's latest acquisition - backup left back Chase Gasper - and tells you why this is purely a salary move. Gasper has fallen fast. He went from the future of MNUFC to not getting playing time with Ben Olsen and the Houston Dynamo. But hey, at least he's a cheap signing for the Fire! Tune in for all this and more in the latest episode of Feed the Fire! Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Welcome back to Feed the Fire, where our host is fired up about Frank Klopas' new staff. He bring in new assistant coaches - Paulo Nagamura and Carlos Garcia - two coaches without any success at the MLS level, and sees the need for two video analysts. At least he kept Zach Thornton. In the 2nd half of the show, we look at the meniscus injury to starting CB Carlos Teran, provide out takes on the movement of Chicago Sports teams and their stadiums, and review the MLS Transfer Tracker. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Welcome back to Feed the Fire. In today's show, our host dives into the rosters for the USMNT's January Camp and friendly vs. Slovenia, as well as the Chicago Fire's Pre-Season Training Camp roster. Tune in as Nick gives him takes on what to expect from each team, how he'll evaluate the camps, and what to look for as they approach their next match. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire have started the new year with a number of transfers to solidify their backline. Tune in as Nick gives his take on reported incoming right back Allan Arigoni from FC Lugano and center back Tobias Salquist from Silkeborg IF. These two will certainly help the depth of the squad without breaking the bank, but will they move the needle any closer to making the playoffs and competing for trophies? Nick also analyzes the depth chart for the Men in Red proposed by MLS pundit Matt Doyle. The addition of Arigoni and Salquist shake things up in the back, but the Fire still have a stable of midfielders to move around and are in need of a superior striker. We'll also review all the transfers and moves from around the league. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire's 2024 MLS schedule was announced, and Nick takes a dive into the not-so-favorable hand the Men in Red have been dealt. The schedule is front-loaded with top Eastern Conference teams, and the non-conference matchups could be tricky. The Fire do close the season with a softer slate of games, but will they be in any condition to take advantage of it? In the next segment, Nick shares his notes from a webinar with USMNT assistant BJ Callaghan. Coach Callaghan gives a peek behind the national team curtain as he described management techniques the coaching staff uses. The show finishes with a recap of all the transfers from around MLS, so stay tuned to the end to see what moves are being made around the league. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ho ho ho, soccer fans! Hope you all had a Merry Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year! The soccer news certainly hasn't slowed down during the holidays. US Soccer responded to the MLS' sending of MLS Next Pro teams to the US Open Cup with a simple rejection, and MLS had to issue a rebuttal to save face. The back-and-forth is encouraging for fans and soccer purists, and hopefully will serve to better the working relationship between the two soccer powers in the United States. Tune in as our host gives his thoughts and introduces you to the people who make up the US Soccer Federation committees charged with overseeing the historic tournament. Nick also discusses three Chicago Fire players to build on and goes over all the latest transfers in the league. Here about the impact Luis Suarez, Emil Forsberg, and others will make for Inter Miami, New York Red Bulls, and the rest of the league. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! What a week it's been for MLS news, and we've got it all in tonight's episode. Nick gives his candid takes on all new league initiatives and competition rules, dissects the MLS decision to withdraw its 1st teams from the US Open Cup, breaks down the Concacaf Champions Cup bracket, and summarizes the Chicago Fire's SuperDraft picks. You're going to want to get comfortable for this one. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Tonight's episode is all about the money! The Chicago Fire have renewed their partnership with Magellan, and they even have a new kit sponsor - FINALLY! Tune in for Nick's takes on what the club can do with the money, and what he thinks of Carvana and the Chicago Fire forming a new partnership. Our host also discusses the latest transfer for the Men in Red: a trade with the Colorado Rapids sending Miguel Navarro and $450,000 in GAM to the Western Conference club, and bringing back former Chicago Fire youth product Andrew Gutman, who is expected to sign a new deal through 2026. This is an immediate upgrade at the left back position for the Fire, and the Rapids couldn't pass up a deal that essentially paid off Gutman's transfer fee and threw in a seasoned, MLS defender. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire is moving backward as a club after announcing that Frank Klopas will the be next head coach ... again. This is Klopas' fourth or fifth (who can keep track!?) time as the leader of the team, and the hiring is proof that the Chicago Fire as an organization are not prioritizing winning. Frank brings a mediocre resume to the Fire, with an overall coaching record of just above .500 and a reputation for losing the locker room. Tune in as our host reads the press announcement from the organization and rips apart the statement praising this hire and rips apart the organization. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Fresh off the contact extensions of front office executives Georg Heitz and Sebastian Pelzer, the Chicago Fire have started making off-season moves. They announced their options on players and even made a signing! Listen as our host breaks down the players that remain on the Men in Red, why they were mostly expected, and how the new transfer in - Tom Barlow, formerly of New York Red Bulls - will affect the roster construction. Nick also discusses the latest statement from defender Carlos Teran about him wanting to play in Europe, and what would it take for him to be transferred for several millions of dollars. We wrap up this episode with a recap of the MLS Cup Playoffs, and look forward to the conference finals. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! We're going international once again as the Concacaf Nations League finishes its quarterfinals. There were some surprising results as we saw Panama defeat Costa Rica, the USMNT defeat Trinidad & Tobago, and Jamaica defeat Canada. Join our host, Nick, as he takes a deeper dive into the struggles of the Americans in their knockout round matchup. The Chicago Fire also managed to create some news this week in the form of a transfer rumor - Colombian Harold Preciado currently of Santos Laguna is in discussions with the Men in Red. This late-blooming, 29 year old striker leads Liga MX in scoring this season, and has been a consistent goal-scorer in his career from Colombia to China to Mexico. Tune in as Nick explains how he might fit in the Fire's plans for the future. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Pinch me, I must be dreaming - or is it a nightmare!? The Chicago Fire have extended the contracts of Sporting Director Georg Heitz and Technical Director Sebastian Pelzer. On the one hand, owner Joe Mansueto must really love the internal developments from Heitz and Pelzer - training facilities, youth investments, corporate culture, Lugano success. On the other hand, the on-the-field product has regressed to point of fan apathy and the sense of tone-deafness from the club. Nick gives his honest and loud opinions on what these executives could have actually done to deserve more responsibility and more money. In the second half of the show, we also examine the lengthy extension of Brian Gutierrez through 2028 and the MLS 2023 season League Awards. Tune in and take it all in - it's going to be a long off-season, Fire fans. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! Should the Fire sign Robert Lewandowski? Nick doesn't think it's a good idea for the club despite the great improvement he'd bring to the strikers on this squad. Make sure you tune in to hear his takes on the financial and roster building implications that would affect the Men in Red should they sign the Bayern Munich legend. Nick also keeps you up to date on the MLS Cup Playoffs and the results from Round One. Matt Miazga may be a crazy person, Atlanta United found their offense, and the Western Conference has the biggest upsets and most entertaining matches so far. What will happen next? We also explore the signing of Luis Suarez by Inter Miami and the Chicago Fire's transfer of the Homegrown rights of Leonardo Orejarena to FC Dallas, who immediately signed the 15 year old to their second team, North Texas SC. It's a good bit of business - which is rare for the Fire front office. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! The 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs are underway, and there's been no shortage of goals and excitement. The home team won every match but one (SKC/STL UPSET ALERT!), and the teams are ramping up for the 2nd match of their best-of-three series. There'll be plenty of action as the playoffs move forward - who's your pick to win?Even through the Fire haven't done any business this young offseason, there's still plenty to talk about. How would you feel if the league folded the club? Orrin Schwarz of the Daily Herald proposed the idea, but see why Nick thinks it's completely unreasonable and should be unmentionable. Our host also discussed the objectively poor performances of the Men in Red's Designated Players, and he gives the Pros and Cons to hiring Chris Armas as the next manager - a rumor that is generating some buzz. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MLS Decision Day has come and gone, and once again the Fire are left out. The Men In Red needed a win at NYCFC, but came out disengaged and uninspired. The Pigeons of NYC bested the Men in Red 1-0, but neither team ended up making the MLS Cup Playoffs. Tune in for the recap and the beginning of an off-season long look at the Chicago Fire's players and coaches. Our host also gives you his picks and predictions for the MLS Cup Playoffs. Listen to the full show to see whether he picks chalk and what upsets he thinks will happen. Be sure to leave a comment with your pick to win it all! Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire are on international break, but there's plenty to talk about with Major League Soccer releasing their 22 Under 22 list of the best young players. See where the Fire's young stars Brian Gutierrez and Chris Brady placed, and who could be on the list for the Men In Red's in the future. Nick also gives his reaction to the fan reactions for the United States Men's National Team friendly vs. Germany - a disappointing 3-1 loss. We must remember that this game was only a friendly, and we must remember that the coaching staff is still developing and evaluating talent and tactics. But there are still further questions to what exactly we should expect from USMNT as it prepares for World Cup Qualifying. To wrap up the show, Nick reviews the newest MLS Cup Playoff Format, and he talks about some roster moves for the Houston Dynamo and Inter Miami. Tune in for all this and more! Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire played two important matches in the same week with the same starting lineup with the same playoff stakes - and the results couldn't have been more different. Tune in as we celebrate the highs of the victory over Inter Miami and commiserate during the lows of the loss to Charlotte. This two game stretch really showed up what's wrong with the club from top to bottom. Along the way, Nick also shares stories from coaching his son's U8 team, and his own run-in with Monterrey Security. Did you hear they made another false detention? We also look ahead to the NYCFC match and comment on some Fire specific news: Heitz gets and extension, but Mihailovic may be back in the Windy City. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go, Fire! ⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.