Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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