Alan, Tim, and DJ discuss an article published in the Daily Herald by Orrin Schwarz titled "MLS should do for Chicago what it did for LA: Fold the Fire, start over. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram
The gang discuss the Fire's season being over and looking back at the 2023 season in a whole. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram
Join Matt, Paul, Joe, and Alex for a special edition of Hot Takes Live! With live-call in's from the audience, we ponder the future of Georg Heitz, if Detroit is better than Chicago, if Brian Gutierrez is overrated, and we find out which host Producer John is loyal to. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
DJ and Tim talk about Fire players on international duty, preview the final game away at the Pigeons, and figure out what the Fire need to do to make the playoffs. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram
After winning big at home during mid-week the Fire go back to their normal selves losing to Charlotte in what felt like a must win game. The gang discusses the game, our playoff picture, and a possible return of a Fire homegrown Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
The Fire beat Miami in front of a sold out crowd at Soldier Field. Alan and DJ are joined by Alex and Tim as they discuss a magical night by the lakefront and discuss the Fire's postseason chances. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
Well, the Fire won. I guess there's also a game coming up soon? I don't know, I'm too tired from having to deal with the Jersey Devil all night. Alan, Tim, and DJ discuss that and some more stuff! Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram
Today, we have Alan, Tim, and DJ discussing the draw against the Revolution, the playoff picture, and the reality of having to go to New Jersey to play a soccer game. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram
Alan, Tim, and DJ recap the Columbus game, look forward to New England, and air some grievances. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram
For once, the Fire didn't lose! Alan, DJ, and Tim go over the 0-0 draw in Montreal and Chris Brady's MVP status. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram
Alan, Tim, and DJ discuss the Fire becoming the Fire of old... And not the good kind. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram
On todays episode, Alan and Tim catch up on the Orlando and LA games, talking about happened with the Fire of late, as well as a preview to the game against Vancouver. Also being discussed, the continued discussion of stadium location now with the rumors of the White Sox moving away from 35th & Shields and the Bears still in search of a new home. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
Join Alan, DJ, and Tim as they talk about some drama surrounding the new Fire Training Center. They also provide a match preview of the upcoming Orlando match this Sunday as well as some Messi comments. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
Join the crew of Alan, Alex, and DJ as they discuss who they're looking at in the Fire roster to move around in their dream scenarios. And yes, there are some VERY hot takes... Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram
Alan, back from Italy, along with DJ, Tim, and Alex discuss the Fire’s group stage win against Minnesota United, the regulation draw and pointless penalties against Club Puebla, and preview the upcoming knockout round game against Liga MX giant Club América, plus comments from Mauricio Pochettino on former Fire keeper Gaga Slonina upon his return to Chicago for Chelsea vs Dortmund. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
Today, DJ and Alan talk with long time Fire Fan and Content Creator DannyTRadio as they talk all things Chicago Fire and learn more about this long time youtube creator. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram
Today, DJ is joined by Alex, Joe, and Eray as they discuss the Fire's winning week, look ahead to the League's Cup and the All-Star game, and look back at some massive "What Ifs" in Fire history. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram
In this week's episode of the MIR97 Podcast, DJ and the crew discuss everything good, bad, and ugly in Chicago Fire world. As always, lots to talk about! Settle in, grab your popcorn, and enjoy the show! Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram
In today's episode of the MIR97 Podcast the lads (led by DJ) discuss the recent signing of Fire DP, Ousmane Doumbia, along with the club's successful 2 game winning streak ON THE ROAD. Additionally, the boys congratulate and celebrate Chicago Fire's own Kei Kamara on his bid to the 2023 MLS All-Star match. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
Episode 17 of the Men in Red 97 Podcast is the pod’s first solo episode (and no it’s not in Italian), where Alan talks a bit about international games featuring Fire players and the USMNT, as well as previewing the Fire’s games back from the international break in Portland on Wednesday and Kansas City on Saturday, where the Fire have had little success in recent years… Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
It’s finally the International Break!!!! In the meantime; Alan, Tim, and DJ discuss the week of depression that was the Open Cup game against the Houston Dynamo and the MLS game against the Columbus Crew. Join them as they discuss Messi coming to MLS, the future for the Fire this season after the USOC exit to Houston and embarrassing last minute home loss to Columbus, and the truth behind Gobekli Teppe (yes this is DJ’s QOTD). Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagra...
Alan, DJ, and Alex are on the horn for this weeks episode to discuss some national team business including Shaq and Navarro’s call ups to their respective national teams and the U20 World Cup, as well the rather boring midweek and weekend matchups at Toronto FC and FC Cincinnati. Also a preview (and halftime/full time comments) for the USOC game against Houston Dynamo, along with the Saturday home game against CoLumbus Crew. Special Music: The Elevator Bossa Nova by Bensound | https://www.bensou...
Alan, DJ, Tim and first time MIR97 guest, Joe, talk about the latest Fire news including Chris Mueller’s surgery and Pineda’s new contract. The quad of suckers also discuss and dissect the first competitive win against Austin FC in the US Open Cup, the 6 game thriller at Foxborough, and preview the Fire’s ongoing road trip in Toronto and Cincinnati. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
Whilst Matt was off on a journey to Valhalla; Alan, DJ, and Editor-In-Chief Alex discussed several points in Fire news such as the released player salaries across MLS, the midweek clash in Charlotte and Saturday night bonanza against Atlanta, along with a preview of the US Open Cup game with another first time Fire opponent, Austin FC, and the Fire’s weekend trip to Foxborough to face Bruce Arena’s New England Revolution. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
It’s Episode 12 of the Men In Red 97 Podcast, and we got the usual trio of Matt, DJ, and Alan as well as MIR97 Editor-In-Chief Alex to talk about the sacking of Ezra Hendrickson and the return of Frank Klopas on the head coach seat, The Fire’s inaugural competitive wins in both the US Open Cup and MLS against St. Louis CAPS LOCK SC, and the Fire’s trip to the Queen City and then back to Soldier Field for the 5 Stripes of Atlanta United. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 In...
Welcome to the third special edition of the MIR97 Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by former Chicago Fire broadcaster Tyler Terens. Join Alex and Jack as they discuss Tyler's journey and the current state of the Chicago Fire. Be sure to follow Tyler on his Twitter (@tnterens) and listen to his broadcasts LIVE on Apple TV. If you like this content, let us know! All feedback is loved and supported by the MIR gang. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
On today's episode of MIR97: Alan and DJ are joined by returning guest Tim (@sing_electric), to talk topics such as the case of Brady, Guti, and the U20 World Cup v Chicago Fire, the World’s 50 Most Valuable Clubs with 18 of them being MLS clubs (the Fire are one of them), and of course the Fire’s unappealing performance against Nashville SC with the hot seat reaching critical temperatures. *Note: This episode was recorded on Sunday evening, prior to Monday morning's news of Ezra Hendrickson’s d...
The MIR97 Podcast has entered double digits! On Episode 10: Matt, DJ, and Alan discuss the Fires crosstown rivalry win in the US Open Cup over Chicago House AC, a quick overseas report from former Fire players/manager in the Swiss Super League, and how the seat which Ezra sits upon is getting hotter and hotter as the Fire once again dropped points late in the game to the New Jersey Energy Drinks, along with a quick preview to the Fire trip south Nashville SC to start the Fire’s 5 game haul in th...
The second edition of the MIR97 Podcast S1 specials! Alan and DJ are joined by special guest: MLS Content Creator and LA Galaxy supporter, Eli Lesser (@ThisWeekInMLS), to talk about the epic highs and lows of being a soccer content creator for not just a club but the entire league and American soccer in general, their thoughts about their visit to the Soldier Field, discussions on the current situation surrounding the Fire and other MLS clubs in similar positions, and some more questions of the ...
The regular trio of Matt, DJ, and Alan are back on Episode 9 of the MIR97 Podcast to discuss the upcoming “Peter Wilt Derby” against Chicago House AC that includes the age old argument of SeatGeek Stadium vs Soldier Field (with halftime and full time reports along with Jack), the positives eggs and negatives potatoes along with the unfortunate “rear end” ending against Atlanta United, and the importance of the next MLS game at home against an also struggling New Jersey- I mean New York Red Bulls...
