Tim and DJ recap a wild week of Fire rumors and news. Shock transfer rumor for Neymar lit the league on fire. Bamba signs. 

Allan is joined by DJ, Matt, and Alex to discuss the beginning of the 2025 campaign as the Preseason officially kicks off. First, players are moving in and out of the Fire lineup. Philip Zinckernagel joins as a TAM player, while Tobias Salquist moves out. Brian Gutierrez joins the USMNT January camp in a chance to break into Pochettino's player pool. Gregg Berhalter adds to his coaching staff.

Welcome to Season 3 of The Bonfire!

Alan is joined by Matt, Alex, DJ, and Tim to talk about the Fire's outlook going into 2025. First, Gaston Gimenez has departed. GGG looks to add a DP winger before the season begins. Could a DP CM follow? Acosta wants to return to the USMNT picture in 2025, could a current, or future, Fire player join him? Matt and DJ's autism clash. With a cleared out roster, the Fire look to be active before the season begins. Our New Year's resolutions set expectations for the 2025 season high.

Tim is joined by DJ and Alex to recap what has been a busy beginning to the Fire's offseason. Chicago has captured the signature of Jack Elliott as Berhalter begins to shape the Fire's build. The 2025 roster has been released and the Fire will open the season away at Columbus.

Alan is joined by Tim and DJ to recap recent news and provide an outlook to the offseason. First, Berhalter states only 5 players are locked into start. There are many moves being made in the organization; staff going to Lugano, staff leaving, Fire 2 coach turnover, and players are coming and going. There are some rumors spinning up, which ones have legs?

Alan is joined by DJ and Tim to discuss the Fire Awards, David Poreba winning the MLSNP MVP Award, and Gregg Berhalter's first moves at the helm.

U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Alexi Lalas joins the show for a special one-on-one interview about the Chicago Fire and the club's decision to hire former USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter.

Alan is joined by Tim and DJ to discuss the end of the 2024 season. The Klopas era ends with a loss to Nashville. Options have been exercised, and some long time Fire players have been declined. Fire 2 continue their playoff run this Sunday against Crew 2.

Alan is joined by DJ and Tim to preview the Fire's final match of the season against Nashville. First, Fire II enter the playoffs on Sunday. Chicago players nominated to MLS end of year awards.

Alan is joined by Tim and DJ to analyze the breaking news of the Fire appointing Gregg Berhalter as Director of Football and Head Coach.