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Chicago Fire New England Revolution

Chicago Fire rout New England Revolution to end winless streak

The Revs fell to dead last in the Eastern Conference.

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Chicago Fire News

Chicago Fire closer to ending Bridgeview lease, relocating to Soldier Field

GM Nelson Rodriguez says the Fire want to return to Chicago, and he hinted an end to their stadium lease is next.

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Chicago Fire News

Chicago Fire add goalkeeper depth with signing of Kenneth Kronholm

Kenneth Kronholm has been with Holstein Kiel in 2. Bundesliga for the last five seasons

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Chicago Red Stars NWSL

New Red Stars home jersey a hit due to Chicago-centric details

The jersey features the CTA El train routes within the outline of the city of Chicago. It is both the best- and fastest-selling jersey in team history.

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Chicago Fire Minnesota United FC

Chicago Fire trade for Francisco Calvo in attempt to fill left back void

The Fire traded a total of $400,000 in allocation money to Minnesota United for Costa Rican left back Francisco Calvo.

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Chicago Fire News

Nicolas Gaitan shows up in crucial moments in Chicago Fire win

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — When Nicolás Gaitán was introduced as a Chicago Fire player, coach Veljko Paunović said he is one of the best players to ever play in MLS. He hasn’t approached that level yet, but on Saturday the Argentine playmaker showed up in crucial moments, as Paunović put it. Gaitán had two assists in […]

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Chicago Fire Colorado Rapids News

Chicago Fire pull away for much-needed win against Colorado Rapids

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — There are no true must-win games in April, but the Chicago Fire faced something close to that on Saturday. Given the Fire’s slow start to the season and the Colorado Rapids’ poor record, the Fire were in need of three points and prohibitive favorites to get them against the winless Rapids. It […]

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Chicago Fire News

Home struggles have put Chicago Fire in early hole

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — The Chicago Fire settled for a point against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday, which continued the team’s struggles at home. The match featured Nicolás Gaitán’s first start and more dangerous play from Aleksandar Katai, but the Fire have just one win in four home matches so far. Here’s more on those three […]

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Chicago Fire Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Chicago Fire, Vancouver Whitecaps need breaks to get goals in 1-1 tie

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — In a match where neither team looked particularly dangerous near the goal, the Chicago Fire and Vancouver Whitecaps both needed breaks to score. The visiting Whitecaps took the lead off a mistake from Fire goalkeeper David Ousted. The Fire tied things up late with a penalty kick that went to video review. […]

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Chicago Red Stars NWSL

Chicago Red Stars season preview: In search of a breakthrough

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — The story hasn’t changed for the Chicago Red Stars in recent years. For four straight seasons, the Red Stars have made the playoffs. For four straight seasons, the Red Stars have lost in a semifinal. Breaking through that barrier will be a talking point until a Red Stars season does not end […]