The Major League Soccer season is only a few weeks away, and it’s been an interesting last few weeks in the transfer and trade world for the Fire! New players in, a few players maybe heading out, and the Fire on the verge of the biggest signing in team history! Alex is joined by Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports and Tim Hotze of Men in Red 97 to discuss and react to all the recent news.

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After guiding the team through the second half of the 2023 MLS season as the interim head coach, the Chicago Fire announced today that for the second time in his coaching career they have promoted Frank Klopas from interim to full time ahead of next season. Alex is joined by On Tap Sports Net’s Joe Chatz and Men In Red 97 media’s Tim Hotze and Alex Calabrese to discuss the appointment, the process behind it, and what it says about the organization’s priorities.

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With a loss in New York on Decision Day, the Chicago Fire have missed out on the MLS Cup Playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. Alex is joined by Adnan Basic to recap the final game of the season, take stock of another disappointing year, and look ahead to the offseason and the changes it could (or could not) bring.

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Following the ecstasy of the win over Miami in front of a Soldier Field and the agony of losing to Charlotte a few days later, the Chicago Fire entire the final matchday of the MLS season likely needing a win and some help to sneak it into the playoffs. What are the different scenarios as five teams fight for two spots in the Eastern Conference? Also, the MLS salaries for 2023 are out today, Brian Gutierrez and Chris Brady were both named in MLS’ ‘22 Under 22’ list for 2023, a few Fire players have been playing (or not) for their national teams, Djdorje Mihailovic wants to come back to Chicago, and an Open Cup Chicago derby.

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After grinding out a win over the weekend against New York Red Bulls, the Chicago Fire prepare to host Inter Miami in front of a potentially record crowd on Wednesday night at Soldier Field. However, Lionel Messi will not be in the building as he continues to be sidelined through injury. Alex is joined by Fire radio voice Max Thoma and Apple TV and Inter Miami broadcaster Chris Wittyngham to break down the Fire’s victory in New Jersey and take stock of the playoff race. Then, Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic, who has been all over the Messi beat, joins to evaluate the season for MLS’s new glamour club and what can be learned from both Messi’s displays and absences.

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After winning six of their final seven games preceding the League Cup break, the Chicago Fire have lost all four matches since returning to MLS play, falling outside the playoff picture and with no end to the decent in sight. Alex Campbell and Guillermo Rivera take a look at what went wrong against Vancouver and DC, and evaluate the state of the Fire’s roster as the season draws to a close. Then, they’re joined by MLS Insider Tom Bogert of The Athletic to discuss the biggest transfers in and out of MLS this summer following the closing of the European transfer window

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Alex is joined by Jake Payne (50 Plus Doner / Black Fires / Chicago Koln) to catch up on what's been going on since the Fire were knocked out of Leagues Cup, including the run of Inter Miami and how impressive Lionel Messi has been.

They then break down the Fire's second 3-1 loss to Orlando City of the season, as the Fire hold on to the final playoff spot in the MLS Eastern Conference. Finally, they chat a bit about Jake's passion for German soccer and what makes the Bundesliga special.

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With five wins in their last six games, the Chicago Fire are the hottest team in MLS (pun intended) as the league takes a break from regular action for Leagues Cup. Alex Campbell is joined by Joe Chatz to break down the 3-0 win over Montreal and 1-0 over Toronto.

Then, they're joined by Jeff Rueter, staff writer at The Athletic and St. Paul, Minnesota native, to discuss the Fire's first Leagues Cup opponent, Minnesota United, as well as the tournament more broadly, Lionel Messi's Miami debut, and the start of the Women's World Cup.

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The Fire are in playoff position, sort of, as we approach the Leagues Cup/All Start break. Alex is joined by Timothy Holtze of Men In Red 97 to discuss the loss in Orlando and win at home vs Nashville, as well as answer your questions!

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The Chicago Fire have, somehow, won consecutive games on the road! We find out how that’s possible by breaking down the wins in Portland and Kansas City. Then, the Fire have a new Designated Player in Ousmane Doumbia, but does the move make sense?

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