Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast

Hey, soccer fans! It's happy podcast! The Chicago Fire finally get a win, the struggling strikers finally get their goals, and Fire fans once again are teased by the possibility of making the playoffs. Stay tuned to hear how the Men in Red got the win, with a special focus on the play of Greek striker Georgios Koutsias and his potential future with the club.

In the second half, Nick charts the Men in Red's path to the playoffs and looks at some of the moves made by clubs with trophy aspirations. LAFC have re-signed Carlos Vela and added depth to their defense and bench, and Inter Miami have extended the contract of homegrown midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi.

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Hey, soccer fans! We're back for another week of wondering if the Fire can change their fortunes from week to week. Next up, the playoff bound Red Bulls of New York. Though they played to a scoreless draw earlier in the season, this next meeting looks to have goals in store - with a struggling Fire defense and palyers returning from international duty. Tune in to hear the stars and strategies and how the Men in Red will match up against this Eastern Conference opponent.

In the second half of the show, Nick gives his reactions to Arnaud Souquet's and Frank Klopas' midweek media availability. What can we learn from how the Fire will approach their next match and rest of the season? Tune in to find out!

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Hey, soccer fans! Does it feel like we've seen this before? It's because we have! The Chicago Fire do the same thing every week, and every week the wonder why they can't win a game. Once again, the Men in Red come out flat, concede early, and then are forced to try to break down a defensive-minded opponent. Don't let the possession numbers fool you, the Fire were not in control of this game at any time. Stay tuned as our host breaks down the lineups, stats, and play of the team.

It's not all bad, though! In the second half, Nick shares the positive experiences of attending the match with his boys. He ends the show recapping the USMNT's loss to Canada over the weekend (Ok maybe it was all bad.)

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Hey, soccer fans! This weekend, the Chicago Fire welcome another struggling Eastern Conference team in DC United. In this episode, Nick highlights the top players from DC and how the Men in Red should approach the game from a tactical standpoint. The Fire could win, the Fire should win, but they'll need to come out fast and shut down Christian Benteke before they actually win.

In the second half of the show, Nick discusses the departure of Carlos Bocanegra from his role in the Atlanta United front office. Despite putting together a champtionship team for the Five Stripes, Bocanegra couldn't never replicate the success of the 2018 season and is now out of a job. Do we want in him back in Chicago with his forer club? Stay tuned to find out Nick's thoughts.

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Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire marketing team called it the hottest night of the summer, I call it an embarrassment. The Men in Red looked to put up a fight against Inter Miami, but an own-goal by Tobias Salquist quickly changed the mood, and the home team was never really in the game after that. Tune in for our host's commentary of the goals, the statistics, and the impact of this match on the Chicago Fire's season.

In the second half of the show, Nick reviews the USMNT roster for upcoming friendlies against Canada and New Zealand. At the helm will be interim manager Mikey Varas, as US Soccer is still finalizing the deal to bring in Mauricio Pochettino, and this looks to be another round of player evaluation rather than fine-tuning.

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Hey, soccer fans! Don't call it a comeback? Yes, it was absolutely a comeback for the Chicago Fire in New York! Both teams should be ashamed of how they played during this match, but the visiting Men in Red, take home a point from Citi Field and NYCFC after a late goal by Hugo Cuypers and a stoppage time winner from the PK spot by Brian Gutierrez. Tune in as Nick breaks down the plays, the stats, and what it means for the Fire's spot in the Eastern Conference standings.

In the second half of the show, Nick reviews all the transfers from the summer transfer window. He also updates you on news from around the league, including the Concacaf Champions Cup spots earned by MLS clubs from the Leagues Cup - which was was by the Crew in emphatic fashion.

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Hey, soccer fans! There's no place like home - and Nick is back home from vacation to Greece to recap all the Chicago Fire news from the summer transfer window. Most notably, Xerdan Shaqiri parts ways with the Men in Red and returns home to sign with FC Basel in Switzerland. Nick looks back on the tenure of the "Swiss Magician" in Chicago and what it meant for the club. Also, we explore the news of Sporting Director Georg Heitz announcing he's stepping down from the Fire after the season.

In the second half of the show, we look at the Fire's newest acquisition: MLS journeyman Ariel Lassiter. Lassiter could be what Mueller was supposed to be for the club, and Nick breaks down his strengths and how the Fire could use him. We also preview the Fire's next match, an away trip to New York to take on NYCFC. There should be goals in this matchup of teams looking to make a playoff push.

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Hey, soccer fans! In this special episode, Nick gives a brief history of the US Open Cup - the oldest soccer tournament in the United States, and one of the oldest in the world. He gives you the general history, the qualification and tournament process, and highlights the winningest teams and players with the most goals. He also discusses the recent controversy surrounding Major League Soccer's decision to not send their senior teams, and why there's more to it than just MLS trying to kill business competition.

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Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire are out of Leagues Cup and have a couple weeks off to relax, rest, and get healthy before a mad sprint to try to make the MLS Cup Playoffs. In this episode, we look at their remaining schedule, how they stack up in the standings, and if there are any transfers out there that could bolster their ranks this summer.

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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.

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