Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast

Hey, Fire fans! Well, your Men in Red got burned while in the Sunshine State. They return from their latest away match with zero points after an underwhelming 3-1 loss. The Fire looked like they had no game plan on offense, a bad game plan on defense, and no ideas how to change it from the coaches. Tune in as we break down the goals, the stats, and the opinion on their performance.

In the second half, we review notable Major League Soccer (MLS) results and how the teams will use those for momentum. Our host recaps the Concacaf Gold Cup - predicting who advances and highlighting the stand-outs from the USMNT. The Yanks are certainly looking for another trophy despite not bringing their biggest stars.

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Hey, Fire fans! Will the Chicago Fire keep their win streak alive in Orlando? Tune in as our host breaks down the Men in Red's next matchup against a difficult Orlando City squad. With the return of three starters from international duty, Orlando City will have a rejuvenated and deeper lineup. If they can keep the Fire on their heels with counter-attacks and transition offense, it'll be a long day at the office for Rafael Czichos and the backline. Fortunately, goalkeeper Chris Brady has proven to be a great shot stopper.

In the second half of the show, Nick looks at some of the transfers from around Major League Soccer. This summer transfer window has teams very active, whether adding depth for a playoff run or re-arranging their rosters for the future. And don't forget the big matchup of this weekend: New England at Cincinnati! The top teams of the Eastern Conference face-off in a game that could impact the playoffs.

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Hey, Fire fans! The Men in Red are on a win streak, they've signed a new DP, and they may have their next head coach. What a week!?

Stay tuned as our host recaps the victory in Kansas City, where a Fabian Herbers goal defeated Sporting KC 1-0. Take it with a grain of salt, though, as this was as much an SKC failure as a Fire success. In the next segment, Nick talks about the Fire's latest DP signing - a short term DP loan - Ousmane Doumbia. How will the defensive midfielder fit in with Fire's already crowded midfield roster? Hopefully this is a sign of moves in the front office and not a roster necessity.

In the final segment, Nick analyzes the coaching rumor that Niko Kostenoglou is the Fire's next manager. Hear about his history as a coach, and whether this is anything more than Greek sports media hype. We also give you the latest MLS coaching news: Bob Bradley OUT in Toronto, and Tata Martino IN at Inter Miami.

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Hey, Fre fans. Your Men in Red came back from a road trip to Providence Park in Portland with 3 points and a historic victory against Rose City. I don't fully understand how they did it, but it was in large part due to the stellar play by Brian Gutierrez and Chris Brady. Next up for the Chicago Fire, another difficult road trip-this time to a resurgent Sporting Kansas City. Tune in for what our host thinks will change the game for the Fire

Nick also discusses the problem with Apple TV and MLS broadcasters and addresses the latest Fire coaching rumors. Let us know what you think via social media, and enjoy the next match. Let's go, Fire!

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Hey, Fire fans and USMNT fans! The Fire are getting ready to re-start their MLS campaign, and the United States are once again the Kings of Concacaf!Tune in as our host previews the strengths and weaknesses of the Men in Red's next opponent: the Portland Timbers. The Timbers defense and home-field advantage should give them the edge. For the Fire to win, they'll have to possess the ball and keep up the pressure - which they've never done yet. Yikes.

Nick also gives us his quick impressions on the USMNT victory over Canada in the Nations League Final. The Yanks played some of the best soccer we've seen in recent memory, and dominated their northern neighbors. Most impressive were the defensive performances by Joe Scally and Antonee Robinson and the offensive performances by Gio Reyna and Folarin Balogun, but every single player did his part and did it well. Congrats to the reigning Kings of Concacaf!

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Hey, Fire fans and USMNT fans! The Chicago Fire are on international break, but we've still got news to discuss. Brian Gutierrez is on the radar of Premier League side Manchester United, and out host gives his thoughts on why his transfer to the storied club would be a great move for the both clubs and Guti himself. We also touch on the new ticket package the Fire front office is marketing (it includes the Inter Miami game!), and discuss why Jesse Marsch would be a great fit to be the next manager of the Men in Red.

In the second half, Nick talks about the USMNT's dominant performance vs. its hated rival: Mexico. This was the math that broke El Tri's dominance in North America. And despite USA getting Concacaf'ed (to the tune of two red cards), they showed they won't back down from a challenge. Also in USMNT news, Gregg Berhalther has officially been announced as returning to coach the squad. It's a good hire - despite what your personal opinions are - so tune in to hear ours.

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Hey, Fire fans! Well, we should've predicted the Fire to lose, we could've predicted it'd be a late game stunner ... but we NEVER would've predicted Lucas Zelarayan to win it from past mid-field! The Men in Red found a stunning new way to lose against conference rival Columbus Crew, and continue their residency in the basement of Major League Soccer. Stay tuned as we look at the goals, the statistics, and all the hot-takes from the last match.

In the second half of the show, our host previews the Chicago Fire's upcoming schedule (mercifully they have 9 days off, but then 3 road games), and how points are going to be sparse in the near future. Nick also breaks down the Eastern Conference and Western Conference standings, giving you his surprise teams of the season so far - both the good and the bad.

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Hey, soccer fans! Leo Messi has agreed to play for Major League Soccer as part of Inter Miami CF! This is the biggest signing since David Beckham fundamentally changed the way MLS is played and constructed. Messi will undoubtedly force teams to adjust how they think about their clubs in both the business and soccer/sporting aspects. As for fans of the Chicago Fire, they need to see how a team like Inter Miami - who only has been in existence for 3 years and has already been sanctioned for roster violations - goes out and makes a signing of such impact and magnitude.

In this episode, our host also looks back at the Chicago Fire's last match, a 4-1 embarrassment in the US Open Cup to the Houston Dynamo. The Men in Red played their worst game of the season, showing the weaknesses of the players, coaches, and front office.

Nick also looks ahead to the Fire's match against Columbus Crew this weekend. Surprisingly, the Crew are one of the best offensive teams in MLS. They lead the league in goals and assists, and have some of the best passing numbers across all clubs. They are going to be a very difficult test for the Fire, and we here at Glass House Soccer are not optimistic.

What do you think of Messi's announcement?

How do you think the match will play out?

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Hey, Fire fans! We're all in on the US Open Cup, right? After the defeat to FC Cincinnati, the Chicago Fire need to focus on their best opportunity to do something meaningful this season. And from the way they played in Cincinnati, they already were. Interim manager Frank Klopas rolled out a 5-4-1 formation and played for a draw from the opening whistle. He rotated his squad and tried to preserve his defense, but once again, the Men in Red couldn't hold onto points late. Lucho Acosta scored the winner for FCC in the 83rd minute, and the Fire left Ohio with nothing to show for their efforts. Tune in as our host breaks down the stats and the disappointment of the match.

In the 2nd half of the show, Nick looks ahead to the US Open Cup where the Chicago Fire will face the Houston Dynamo. The Dynamo have had a more impressive Cup run than Chicago so far, but a single-elimination tournament can produce many surprises. The Fire will need to create much more on offense than they have in their recent stretch of games to have any chance of claiming their 5th USOC Trophy - which would be an MLS club record.

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Hey, Fire fans! The Chicago Fire are coming off a mid-week match at BMO Field, and unfortunately are coming off another draw. While a draw at Eastern Conference power New England may have felt like progress, the draw against Toronto FC certainly felt like a loss. The Fire changed up their formation, moved players around (Koutsias to the wing? Never again!) and would have ended up with a much worse result if not for the likes of goalkeepers Chris Brady and Spencer Richey. It looked like the Fire were playing for a draw in the second half and already thinking about their next US Open Cup match.

But they can't overlook FC Cincinnati! The Men in Red travel to the Queen City (yes, another city with that nickname) to take on the top team in Major League Soccer right now. I don't think Brandon Vazquez will miss like he did in the first meeting between these squads, and Lucho Acosta certainly won't be a late sub for the orange and blue. This could be an ugly game for the Fire, who will have to rely on turnovers and quick counter-attacks if they are to have any chance at a result.

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