Hamtramck is a Suburb: Detroit City vs Chicago Fire U.S. Open Cup Preview The Chicago Fire begin their Quest for the Cup. Here's all you need to know before they face Detroit City.

The Fire head to suburban Detroit to take on Detroit City.

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The Fire? Hot

Atlanta? Not.

Tim and John break down how the Fire can keep the good times rolling against an Atlanta side looking to stop the skid WITHOUT their head coach.

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After breaking streaks in their past 2 games, the Fire look to continue one, and keep their undefeated run against Atlanta at Soldier Field alive.

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Hey Everyone - unfortunately due to some technical issues beyond our control, our preview episode of The Bonfire will be releasing tomorrow AM instead of today.

Apologies for the delay!

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The Bonfire – Episode 417: Coyotes: Ugly John and Tim talk about a great win against Nashville where with the fastest goal in Fire history and comfortably holding a 1 goal lead.

The Chicago Fire collected all 3 points in the USMNT twitter derby, taking down Nashville SC 1-0 after an early goal.

The defense stood tall, the offense did enough, and Tim and John broke down the whole thing on the Bonfire.

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Hey Everyone - given the holiday weekend, our recap episode of the Bonfire will release tomorrow morning!

After that, we’ll be back on our normal Monday/Thursday release schedule.

THANKS!

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5 Things We Learned: Chicago Fire 1, Nashville SC 0 Here's 5 things we learned as the Fire got the fastest goal in history and a 1-0 win against a team that had long been a pain point for the Fire.

The Fire got the quickest goal in team history and beat the team that was atop the standings at kickoff. Here's 5 Things we learned from the 1-0 W yesterday

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The Frying Pan: Chicago Fire vs Nashville SC Match 6 Preview The Fire are back in action, taking on Shield-leading Nashville at Soldier Field. Here's the storylines and what to expect from both teams.

The Fire are back in action in their toughest matchup to date.

@timhotze.com previews the game against Nashville with the storylines and all the info you need before going to Soldier Field.

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Chicago Fire vs Detroit City 2025 photo from Barbara Calabrese

For their 1st US Open Cup match of 2026, the Chicago Fire are going to Michigan to face Detroit City for the second year in a row.

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A Visit to FC Lugano The Chicago Fire's Alpine sister club is about to open an exciting new chapter in its history.

What does FC Lugano actually look like under Joe Mansueto?

@amcalabrese.bsky.social went to Switzerland to find out – and to understand what it could mean for the Fire. 🇨🇭🇺🇸

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The Bonfire – Episode 415: True Grit John and Tim break down the Fire's first win in Philly since 2013 in a gritty team effort.

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Once again Gregg Berhalter and co snap a 10+ year streak, winning in Philadelphia for the first time since 2013

John & Tim break down a gritty win, a standout debut, and a new identity emerging for the Men in Red

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No one expected the ascending Fire and the shield winning Union to enter their week 5 matchup with ONE combined win.

On The Bonfire the guys are joined by Danny Higginbotham to talk a key early matchup as both teams try to right the ship

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Chance at Revenge: Chicago Fire at Philadelphia Union Match 5 Preview Last year, they were two of the most-improved teams. This year, both teams are looking to right the ship — but behind results are potent players for each side.

The Fire are looking for revenge, while Philadelphia are still looking for their first point a month into the season

We previewed what feels like a must-win game for two sides that find themselves drifting off course early in the season

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The Bonfire – Episode 413: The Milkman Returns John and Tim break down Gregg's roster choices in an ugly game on the pitch in a game that was made uglier by reported hate speech.

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On a cold, dreary Saturday the Fire burned low and eventually fizzled out in an early season loss as disappointing as they come.

The guys break down who’s to blame, and a recurring issue the home crowd can’t seem to shake

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Bogged Down: Chicago Fire 1, D.C. United 2 The Fire were swamped by a D.C. United team in a game where lapses at both ends of the pitch dealt the Fire a frustrating defeat.

In a game that felt all too similar to a year ago, the Fire were swamped by a D.C. United team in a game where lapses at both ends of the pitch dealt the Fire a frustrating defeat.

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Chicago Fire Preview Capital City Soccer Show · Episode

It's gameday! If you haven't yet, take a listen to my interview with John Thornton of @meninred97.com to preview this game. Plus we get into a little American football trashtalk and try to figure out who's the weirdest fullback out there

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The Fire (nearly) back to a full strength XI.

Lod, D’Avilla, and Dean rejoin the ranks as Chicago switches back to aback 4.

A few young players (Shokalook, Radojevic) look to make their 2026 debuts should Cuypers and Barroso need relief.

Mueller unavailable.

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Chicago Fire vs D.C. United Matchday 4 Preview The Chicago Fire are set to host a revamped DC United in the team's first meeting since the Fire's 7-1 thumping of DC.

For the first time since scoring a TD in DC, the Fire take on DC United, looking to avenge the bicycle kick that spoiled 2025’s home opener

Will the Fire roll again or will old friend Sean Johnson help lead DC to points on the road?

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Perfect Pitch: How Kansas City Became the Heart of American Soccer and Landed the World Cup How Kansas City Became the Heart of American Soccer and Landed the World Cup

and pre order Nate’s Upcoming book Perfect Pitch: How Kansas City Became the Heart of American Soccer and Landed the World Cup here ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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The Bonfire – Episode 412: Can Fire Blast Past D.C. United? The Fire are back home taking on D.C. United Special guest Nate Bukaty from MLS on Apple TV breaks down the storylines going into the game.

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The guys had a BLAST previewing DC United with Apple TV Match Analyst @natebukaty.bsky.social!

Nate talked the Fire in year 2 of the Berhalter Era, what to expect from DC on Saturday, and his upcoming book Perfect Pitch.

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The Bonfire – Episode 411: Gregg Stole Crewmas Gregg went to his old home and stole the joy from their home opener as Dylan Borso shines in his debut.

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On Saturday the Fire went into Columbus, Gregg stole Crewmas, and Dylan Borso snatched Max Arfsten’s chain!

The Fire keep the Crew from from a W in their home opener for the first time since 2021.

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5 Things We Learned: Columbus Crew 0, Chicago Fire 0 Dylan Borso dazzled in his Chicago Fire debut, but Zinckernagel had a frustrating game. Are we seeing warning signs about the Fire's offense?

Dylan Borso dazzled in his Chicago Fire debut, Philip Zinckernagel had another frustrating game, and could we be seeing warning signs about the Fire's offense?

Here are Five Things We Learned in Columbus on Saturday night.

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Hey guys - no new Bonfire today.

New recap episode for Columbus will release tomorrow!

Sorry for the delay!

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Spoiling Crewmas: Columbus 0, Chicago 0 The Fire bent but didn't break in a gutsy performance where Fire homegrown Dylan Borso showed up big in his debut.

A point on the road? Great.

Spoiling Crewmas? Priceless.

Down multiple starters the Fire emerge with a point on the back of some noteworthy performances from DPs and Homegrowns alike.

@timhotze.com recaps a scoreless night in Ohio

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The Bonfire – Episode 410: Breaking Ground The Fire break new ground — can they break Columbus's undefeated streak at home against the Fire?

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We didn’t expect to have controversy in the midfield, but after a 3-0 win, can you really send Mauricio Pineda to the bench?

The guys discussed this and more on the newest episode of The Bonfire!

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