Fire are in a position to build on a breakthrough home win
Tag: Veljko Paunovic
With a six-match winless streak, there are plenty of questions piling up about the team
The Chicago Fire are getting closer to full strength and working to earn more points ahead of the Gold Cup break.
BRONX, N.Y. — It’s a song played after every New York City FC game at Yankee Stadium, but Kiss’ “Back in a New York Groove” seemed appropriate Wednesday night with the Cityzens claiming a second consecutive win with a 1-0 result over the Chicago Fire in front of an announced crowd of 21,798 Wednesday night at […]
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 […]
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 […]
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Mo Adams hadn’t appeared for the Chicago Fire in more than seven months and hadn’t started in more than eight. He came through with a man-of-the-match performance Saturday. The Fire midfielder stepped into the lineup next to Dax McCarty in central midfield and helped the team beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0. […]
The Chicago Fire used a very different lineup against the New York Red Bulls. It worked, giving the team a the first win of 2019. Outside of it being the team’s first win and first shutout of the season, a few other things stood out. Fewer and newer fullback options Left back and right back […]
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Nicolás Gaitán was eager on his first day with the Chicago Fire. Coaches and teammates were impressed with his ability to instantly influence the creativity in midfield. What’s still unknown is where he’ll fit on game day. The Argentinian midfielder completed a full training session Thursday, displaying his technique and vision with […]
Dax McCarty was with the New York Red Bulls for six years, but now in his third year with the Chicago Fire, facing his former team is becoming more normal. McCarty will go up against his former team for the sixth time since leaving when the Fire host the Red Bulls on Saturday. He admitted […]