With the FIFA World Cup kicking off Sunday in Qatar, Pat and Alex look at each of the eight groups, who will make it out, and how far can the USMNT realistically advance? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap3JM_H73Ek
The Fire needed a win against NYCFC to stay firmly in the MLS playoff race, and turned in their worst performance of the season to date. With the team now in 12th and their playoff hopes slipping away, can they turn things around against CF Montreal at Soldier Field? Patrick McCraney and Alex Campbell break down the Fire’s chances. https://youtu.be/aq2tAXXzeEU
Fire defender Jonathan Bornstein joins Pat and Alex to talk about the team’s playoff push, and what to expect this weekend vs. NYCFC. And, Jonny shares a couple wild stories about the 2010 World Cup–getting stopped on the way to training by elephants, and what it was like immediately after Landon Donovan’s iconic goal against Algeria. https://youtu.be/F75IeFX5PTI
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…
Chicago Fire II goalkeeper Chris Brady will be in net for the US U20 squad Friday night when they face Honduras with a chance to qualify for the Olympics. Alex Campbell is joined by Alex Calabrese to discuss the up-and-coming player on today’s CHGO Fire Podcast. https://youtu.be/x-PlZZitiN4
The Chicago Fire are looking to change venues for two home games later this year, CHGO has learned. After the Bears NFL schedule dropped, it created conflicts on two previously-scheduled Fire matches at Soldier Field. The September 10 match against Inter Miami, and the October 9 “Decision Day” match against the New England Revolution will have to be played somewhere…
The Chicago Fire’s 18-year-old star goalkeeper, Gabriel “Gaga” Slonina, will represent the United States internationally, he announced this afternoon. Slonina is from Addison, Ill., and was born to Polish parents, making him eligible to represent either nation. He played for the U.S. at the youth levels, and was a backup keeper for USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter in the January 2022…...