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Is Brian Gutierrez the answer to Fire's attacking woes?

Gutierrez has not started the last two games even though the offense has struggled.

By Brian Sandalow

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Why hip surgery helped Fire attacker Chris Mueller gain new perspective

During his rehab, Mueller became a father for the first time.

By Brian Sandalow

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Fire look to capitalize on home-heavy schedule

The match Saturday at Soldier Field with the Houston Dynamo begins a stretch of four home games over the next five.

By Brian Sandalow

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Fire set for rare repeat on artificial turf

Sunday’s match at Atlanta United is the Fire’s second straight match on a non-grass playing surface.

By Brian Sandalow

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Fire to play without Xherdan Shaqiri, which might not be a bad thing

Over four games, Shaqiri hasn’t played a full 90 minutes, and his numbers are underwhelming.

By Brian Sandalow

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Kellyn Acosta's late prayer lifts Fire to first win of season

He scored from beyond midfield in the 99th minute.

By Associated Press

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Fire hope to bask in sunshine against CF Montreal

Saturday’s match has an afternoon kickoff, a rarity that required the Fire to adjust to the schedule.

By Brian Sandalow

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Why the Fire must ignite Hugo Cuypers

The team’s new designated player hasn’t been a factor so far, but that hasn’t been his fault.

By Brian Sandalow

The Fire's Xherdan Shaqiri scores on a penalty kick.

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Fire fall to Cincinnati in home opener

The Fire look good in their new kits, but they’re still winless after 2-1 loss.

By Brian Sandalow

After having blue primary kits for four years, the Fire are returning to their traditional red.

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Back in red, Fire ignite nostalgia and new hopes in home opener

For the first time since Sept. 29, 2019, the Fire will be in their traditional color when they host FC Cincinnati.

By Brian Sandalow

Soccer

Lionel Messi's Argentina will play exhibition match at Soldier Field

The friendlies are part of the team’s preparation for Copa America.

By Associated Press

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Fire have new look but wear same old tie

They couldn’t hold a late one-goal lead, allowing the Union’s Daniel Gazdag to score in the third minute of second-half stoppage time in a 2-2 draw.

By Sun-Times Wire

Sporting director Georg Heitz, left, and coach Frank Klopas, right, present Hugo Cuypers and Kellyn Acosta their Fire jerseys during a Tuesday news conference.

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Fire hoping strong winter carries into regular season

By any metric, the Fire had a productive offseason, but they know they won’t be awarded any trophies for doing well in the transfer market.

By Brian Sandalow

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will face the Fire at Soldier Field on Aug. 31, 2024.

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Lionel Messi, Inter Miami will face Fire Aug. 31 at Soldier Field

Chicago opens the MLS season at Philadelphia on Feb. 24. The home opener vs. FC Cincinnati will be March 2.

By Associated Press

Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time on Monday.

Soccer

Lionel Messi, Aitana Bonmati win Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time.

By Associated Press

Soccer

How Ben Lindau overcame a stroke and built a soccer career

A Chicago native, Lindau will be part of the U.S. Men’s Cerebral Palsy National Team that will play at the Parapan American Games next month in Santiago, Chile.

By Brian Sandalow

With a win and some help, the Fire can make the playoffs for the first time in six years.

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Fire hope progress carries them into MLS playoffs

Before owner Joe Mansueto took over, the Fire were lagging behind their peers. They have a chance to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

By Brian Sandalow

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, right, takes the ball past Toronto FC defender Kobe Franklin.

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Lionel Messi is easily MLS’ highest-paid player at $20.4 million annual compensation

Messi earns more than the entire payroll of all but three other MLS teams. He has the highest total compensation in MLS, followed by Toronto’s Lorenzo Insigne at $15.4 million and the Fire’s Xherdan Shaqiri at $8,153,000.

By Ronald Blum | Associated Press

Fire midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri dominated against Inter Miami, but had little impact against Charlotte.

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Fire need to make changes even if they reach MLS playoffs

What happened in their match against Charlotte is more proof that continuity isn’t the answer for the Fire.

By Brian Sandalow

FC Cincinnati forward Yuya Kubo, left, vies for the ball with Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi.

Soccer

Lionel Messi returns, but Inter Miami misses MLS playoffs after 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati

Messi entered in the 55th minute and went scoreless for the fourth straight league game.

By Associated Press

The Fire drew a franchise-record 62,124 fans to Soldier Field on Wednesday night, and hope many of them return when they aren’t buying tickets to see Lionel Messi.

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Fire know winning the best way to lure back fans from record crowd

To truly build off Wednesday and turn many of the night’s customers into fans, postseason bids cannot be a rare occurrence for the Fire.

By Brian Sandalow

Lionel Messi was ruled out of Wednesday’s match against the Fire.

La Voz Chicago

Lionel Messi no participa en la victoria 4-1 del Fire sobre Inter Miami

Messi fue excluido por Miami debido a una persistente lesión en la pierna, pero Soldier Field se llenó prácticamente en su totalidad aún sin la leyenda del fútbol.

By Brian Sandalow