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YOUR MEN IN RED ARE PLAYOFF BOUND!!

Soak it in Chicago!

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🔄BIG changes coming 🔄

MLS announced today the league will shift to a Fall-Spring calendar beginning in July of 2027.

@thotze.bsky.social broke down the biggest change in the history of the League and what it means for the Fire

Read: meninred97.com/mls-announce...

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MLS Announces Schedule, Format Changes: Impact on Fire - MIR97 Media
Major League Soccer owners convened in Palm Beach, Florida voted today to shift the league’s season from an annual spring-to-fall calendar to a European-like fall-spring calendar. The change will go i...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
🔥LAST MATCH RECAP 🥺🔥

The guys got together to figure out what went wrong in Bridgeview on Saturday as the Fire were officially swept out of the playoffs.

Listen wherever you get your pods!

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The Bonfire | Chicago Fire end 2025 season | S3:E66
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November 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Last night in Bridgeview, the match was temporarily stopped due to repeated use of anti-gay chants by fans in attendance.

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Chicago Fire-Philadelphia Union Playoff Game Temporarily Stopped Due to Homophobic Chant - MIR97 Media
Bridgeview, Ill. — A rough game on the pitch for the Chicago Fire at SeatGeek was rendered uglier by actions from some fans in the stadium. The game had to be momentarily stopped twice late in the sec...
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November 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
FINAL

The 2025 season ends on a bitter note as the Fire are swept out of the postseason by the Shield Winners.

CHI 0 - 3 PHI

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November 1, 2025 at 11:39 PM
65’ - 🔄SUB🔄

➡️Barlow
⬅️D’Avilla

CHI 0 - 3 PHI

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November 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM
46’- 🔄SUB🔄

➡️Haille-Selassie
⬅️Dean

Fire looking for a spark in the attack as the half kicks off.

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November 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
🔥HALF🔥

Fire trail big with another 45 to play.

We go again on the other side of the half.

CHI 0 - 3 PHI

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November 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
36’ - A deflection leaves the net open and Damiani takes advantage.

Fire with a lot of work to do.

CHI 0 - 3 PHI

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November 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
32’ - Elliott wins the PK, But Blake saves the try.

A yellow is issued to Danley Jean-Jacques.

CHI 0 - 2 PHI

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November 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM
25’ 🔄SUBS🔄
➡️Pineda
⬅️Kouamé

CHI 0 - 2 PHI

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November 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
16’ - The Fire can’t clear and Philly capitalize, doubling the lead.

Baribo with a brace early in the first half.

CHI 0 - 2 PHI

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November 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
8’ - Gal spills the ball in front of net and Philly takes advantage.

Fire down early

CHI 0 - 1 PHI

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November 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Brady misses out, Gal takes his place in net.

Zinckernagel back in the XI.

Here’s how your Men in Red line up for a do or die game 2

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November 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
🔥 IT’S ANOTHER PLAYOFF MATCHDAY 🔥

It’s do or die at the geek tonight! Get ready for the biggest match of the year with our match preview: meninred97.com/weve-earned-...

or the Bonfire: open.spotify.com/episode/5Ccf...

We’ll see you at the geek!!

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“We’ve earned the right to have this pressure:” Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union Round 1, Game 2 Preview - MIR97 Media
The storyline writes itself. From this point on, the Chicago Fire’s season ends one of two ways: In defeat, or lifting MLS Cup. Their next test is Saturday afternoon, at home at SeatGeek Stadium, in w...
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November 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It's do or die time for the Chicago Fire.

Here's the storylines heading into tomorrow's crucial game 2 matchup against the Philadelphia Union.

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“We’ve earned the right to have this pressure:” Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union Round 1, Game 2 Preview - MIR97 Media
The storyline writes itself. From this point on, the Chicago Fire’s season ends one of two ways: In defeat, or lifting MLS Cup. Their next test is Saturday afternoon, at home at SeatGeek Stadium, in w...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:59 PM
🔥THE BONFIRE IS BACK🔥

The guys were joined by MLS play by play analyst Steve Cangialosi ( @cangyapple.bsky.social ) ahead of Game 2 back in Bridgeview.

They talked what worked, what didn’t, and how the Fire should approach Game 2 to stay alive.

LISTEN BELOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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October 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Even without adding another designated player this summer, Chicago Fire move UP into the top 5 highest spenders in MLS in 2025.

@thotze.bsky.social breaks down all the details from the biannual MLSPA compensation report.

READ: meninred97.com/mls-salary-d...

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MLS Salary Data: Chicago Fire Up to Fifth-Highest Spenders in League - MIR97 Media
In a biannual tradition, the MLS Players Association has released the base and total guaranteed compensation for every player contract in the league. According to their data, the Fire have the fifth h...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Fire nearly pulled off the improbable on Sunday - almost coming back from a 2 goal deficit to win against shield winners Philadelphia.

As we look ahead to Game 2 at home on Saturday, here are 5 Things We Learned from Game 1.

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5 Things We Learned: Philadelphia Union 2(4) – Chicago Fire 2(2) - MIR97 Media
After an eight year interval without a playoff game, the Chicago Fire played their second postseason game in four days, this time on the road in Chester, Pennsylvania as they took on the Supporters Sh...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
We want to hear from you! We're partnering with almost 2 dozen outlets from around MLS for a fan survey to get your take on everything Chicago Fire and MLS.

Please #cf97, fill it out and make your voice heard!

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2025 End-of-Season Fan Survey - MIR97 Media
Even though the Chicago Fire are still in action, with a crucial game coming up at SeatGeek Stadium this Saturday, we’re nearing November and the MLS regular season is firmly in the rear-view mirror. ...
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October 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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LIVE in about 15 minutes!
@acampbellsports.bsky.social and @j3hno.bsky.social of @meninred97.com are recapping last night's tough loss and looking ahead to Saturday
Join us! #cf97 #vamosfire #MLS
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A MISSED Opportunity for Jack Elliott & the Chicago Fire vs. Philadelphia | CHGO Fire Podcast
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October 27, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A MASSIVE thank you to everyone who came out or tuned into youtube last night!

2025 has been a roller coaster of a year and despite the result, last night was definitely a high point.

Special thank you again to the Endeavor Health Fire Pitch for hosting us!

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October 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Playoff Matchday in Chester.

how we feeling, Fire fans??

Drop your score predictions below, closest prediction will receive a print of our matchday poster!

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October 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
🔥IT IS PLAYOFF MATCHDAY FIRE FANS🔥

Your Men In Red are ready roll for Game 1

Get ready with our preview: meninred97.com/nothing-to-l...

or The Bonfire: youtu.be/X5nU18xKRiI?...

And come out to @Fire_Pitch or join our watchalong on youtube.com/@meninred97?...

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October 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
🔥Looking for matchday plans? We got you covered!🔥

MIR97 will be livestreaming a watchalong at 2nd Star Tavern on Sunday!

We’ll talk ball, have special guests, and (hopefully) see another playoff win for the Men In Red!

Come on out or join us on YT!

@chicagofire.bsky.social

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October 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM