Pat and Alex look back at the Chicago Fire’s disappointing 2022 campaign—both the lows (missing the playoffs, the Open Cup loss, Shaqiri’s contributions, Torres and Przybylko’s injuries from the start), and the highs (Jhon Duran, Brian Gutierrez, Wyatt Omsberg, Rafael Czichos, Carlos Teran, Gaga Slonina, and that emotional goal by Alex Monis to cap off the season). Plus, what do…
After another dismal 3-2 defeat, the Chicago Fire are officially eliminated from the playoffs for the fifth straight year. Georg Heitz and Co. have failed to demonstrate even the slightest progress during their three years in charge. Will Joe Mansueto make the call to fire him? And, if so, who’s next? https://youtu.be/dQxVkziPh40
The MLS transfer window closes today, and it doesn’t appear the Chicago Fire are bringing in any first team help. With both Wyatt Omsberg and now Carlos Terán out with injuries, the club was in the market for a right footed centerback, but didn’t get a deal done. A source tells CHGO the domestic market was tough, and most teams…...
Pat and Alex break down a busy week for the Fire. Gaga Slonina sold to Chelsea, Georg Heitz speaks, and the MLS transfer window closes. We look back at the Fire’s 0-0 draw with Atlanta, and look ahead to their first ever match with Charlotte FC. https://youtu.be/V9_R9zKJsW0
We knew this day was coming. It was always the plan. Long before we knew the exact details–that Addison’s Gaga Slonina would be signing with Premier League powerhouse Chelsea FC for $10 million plus another $5 million in add ons–we knew he wouldn’t be around for very long. Less than one year after making his first MLS start for the…
Alex Campbell is joined by Hot Time’s Alex Calabrese. The two break down a crazy week for the Fire, with massive wins over Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders. https://youtu.be/_ZYf7xxtZMU
Pat and Alex talk about the Fire’s 1-0 win over D.C. United, what to expect vs. Houston Dynamo, the latest on Shaqiri and Torres’ injuries, the Gaga Slonina to Chelsea deal, and our sadness that Chicago will not be a World Cup host city. (Our normal showtime fell during the CHGO White Sox tailgate, so enjoy a special audio only…
Another international break, another injury for Xherdan Shaqiri. Shaqiri is day-to-day with a minor hamstring strain, Fire head coach Ezra Hendrickson said today. The club is monitoring and evaluating the severity, and right now it’s unclear whether he’ll be able to play against D.C. United this Saturday. “We’ll know more in the next couple days as to how severe that…...
On Wednesday during the latest CHGO Fire Podcast, my co-host Alex Campbell and I marveled at the 61,000+ crowd that flocked to Soldier Field to see the Mexican National Team play Ecuador to a 0-0 draw. El Tri is, by any standard, among the biggest sports teams in the United States, soccer or otherwise. Anywhere they play, every game is…
Patrick and Alex break down a busy week despite the Fire being off: Arlo White to LIV Golf and Gaga Slonina to Real Madrid? Plus, USMNT and Mexico thoughts, and Andy McDermott joins the show! https://youtu.be/ssgA_4Lwges
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