Matt is joined by DJ, Tim, and Joe of On Tap Sports Net to preview the 2025 Season. First, the guys recap the 2025 preseason which gave everyone a reason to be hopeful as the season begins this Saturday in Columbus. Matt brings Hot Takes to The Bonfire, player predictions are made, club predictions are made, and more.

Tim joins David Gass on the Soccerwise Podcast to talk about the 2025 Chicago Fire. Will Guti have his breakout year? How has Gregg Berhlater done thus far in his tenure? What is this year's ceiling and will GGG help wake a sleeping giant?

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Alan, Tim, and DJ join to quickly discuss the (bland) new kit, a number of roster moves, and a recap of the 3 preseason games thus far.

Matt is joined by DJ and Tim to discuss the roster buildup towards the 2025 season. First, the FIRE are back in the US Open Cup in what may be considered the clubs best shot at hardware. Bamba officially joins the club, raising the ceiling of the squad's wingers.

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?