Alan is joined by DJ and Tim to break down the stalemate against Atlanta United. First, a lot of news. The Fire had national attention this week when The Total Soccer Show featured the club, but it wasn't flattering. The Fire may soon be on the hunt for a new home after the Bears announced plans for a new stadium on the lakefront. MLS to Indy in ongoing war between MLS and USL. The New England Revolution and Carlos Gil visit Soldier Field this weekend in a game that should determine the short te...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Alan is joined by Tim and Matt to talk about the devastating defeat at the hands of Real Salt Lake. The team also discusses if Coach Frank Klopas is on the way out and if Heitz should get to choose the next manager. (The answer may surprise you.) Also, Bradley Wright Phillips had choice words for the Fire on Apple TV. Finally, Atlanta are visiting this weekend. Is this must win territory a quarter way into the season?
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Alan and Tim review the final game Chicago will play in this year's US Open Cup and recap the Fire II cup run. The guys also spend some time talking about the Fire II season including which players deserve your attention.
Apr 19, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Alan is joined by Tim, DJ, and Nick Poteres of Glass House Soccer to break down the Men in Red's trip to New Jerseu which saw the Fire take a point from a 10 man Red Bulls team. First, FIFA calls on MLS to take advantage and new roster rules are imminite. How can the Fire capitalize? Later, the crew analyzes the upcoming match against a visiting Real Salt Lake side. Tune into the Feed the Fire Podcast to hear more from Nick!
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Matt, Paul, Joe, and John return to rehash some of their hottest takes and respond to yours! In this episode the guys discuss Guti’s development and future, a potential Shaqiri resurgence, the pain of leads being blown in front of the section, and for some reason the 3rd string keeper. Tune in to hear the hottest takes of the week & what had Joe ranting on mute for over a minute!!
Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Alan and Tim break down the Fire win over Houston this past weekend. The crew dives deep to explore the tactical changes employed by Frankie Klopas and Co, and what led to a Fire win. The Fire are off to New Jersey to face the high flying Red Bulls.
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Tim and Alan review Fire 2's 2-0 win over the Migos of Forward Madison. First, British SuperDraft pick Lawrence Wootton has Ben signed to the Fire first team; loaned to Indy Eleven for the 2024 season.
Apr 05, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Alan and Tim break down all of the things that went wrong (and right) in Atlanta in a disappointing 3-0 defeat. First, David Gass has left Extra Time Radio. Hope is alive in the USOC for the Fire as Fire 2 host Forward Madison FC in Bridgeview. Sitting at 5th place in the West, the Houston Dynamo are coming North to visit Chicago.
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 11
Alan is joined by Tim and DJ to discuss the recent draw in New England and preview a Sunday matinee in Atlanta. First, the crew recaps the international window while highlighting the success Fire 2 player Omari Glasgow is finding. Maybe Tom Barlow is on the hot seat, or maybe he's filling his planned role. Another top team in the league awaits the Fire this weekend, and Tim brings up an interesting comparison between the Klopas and Ezra eras.
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Tim and Alan break down the dominate performance by Fire 2 in their USOC win over Chicago City FC.
Mar 22, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Alan is joined by Tim, DJ, and special guest Caleb Pongratz (beat writer for @ProstSoccer) to discuss wind in Chicago, wind in New England, and which players the wind is taking away to their national teams this weekend. First, MLS will adjust roster rules this summer. Fire 2 begins play in the USOC this Wednesday. Kellyn Acosta, Hugo Cuypers, Brian Gutierrez, Maren Haile-Selassie get on the score sheet to silence Club de Foot Montreal in stunning comeback. Pongratz spills the tea on the rough st...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Eray joins Paul, Matt, and John to discuss the slow start to the 2024 campaign, what to do about Shaqiri, and which Fire lifer deserves the captaincy most! Join us while Matt and Eray find a way to talk about the back line somehow, without ever even mentioning Arnaud Souquet.
Mar 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Tim is joined by DJ, Eray, and Joe from MIR's Hot Takes podcast to discuss the disappointing loss in Columbus and the hope for a Fire W this weekend vs Montreal. First, Tim provides insight into MLS's negotiations with US Soccer in a preview of an upcoming piece. Joe and Eray recount their away trip to Columbus while raising questions about tactical choices at the end of the game. The crew thinks Montreal is a proving ground for the Fire. Will Shaq still be captaining the team? Check out our soc...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Alan returns and is joined by Tim and MIR97 columnist & Sad Bois FC co-host, Jiggly. It's been confirmed that the Chicago Fire will enter Fire II for the 2024 US Open Cup. The team talks about Gutman's path to returning to the first team and how long it may take. Jiggly joins the pod to dive deep into the tactics employed against Cincinnati at the home opener. Later, the crew previews what promises to be a difficult trip to defending MLS champions Columbus. Check out our socials! ...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 7
Join Matt, Joe, John and the live studio as they spend more time talking Fullback depth than any other soccer podcast ever has. The gang discusses Rafa losing the captaincy, Gutman injury updates, and whether we should already be worried about Tobi Salquist on the first HOT TAKES LIVE OF 2024. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97...
Mar 02, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Pull up a chair, pour a shot of your most prized wormwood liqueur, and join us for the first episode of The Bonfire. Tim is joined by Alex and DJ to discuss the Fire's 2024 season opener in Chester, PA vs the Union. Alex provides an in-depth look into the road the Fire FO had to take to become roster compliant; a task that required great navigation of the rules. The crew previews the home opener set for the end of the week vs Cincinnati. Can the Fire capitalize on a rebuilt Cincy roster that wil...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Alan is joined by Tim, Eray, and the Google Docs version of DJ to preview the season ahead of us (this time with warranted optimism?) The crew discusses advantages that must be taken advantage of in the early parts of the schedule and where the rebuilt roster fits within the context of the Eastern Conference. The MLS season opener at Philadelphia Union is previewed, and the crew discuses if points can realistically come home from Chester. Did anyone mention anything about the rebrand? Check out ...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Matt, Paul, and Joe are back to give their hottest takes from the 2024 Chicago Fire offseason and critique the community’s! From Hugo Cuypers goal count, to #HeitzIN and even some shocking totals for a U22 player looking to break out and an unnamed Swiss international with calves the size of the crossbar. Hot Takes is back and better than ever!! Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Tim is joined by DJ, Alex Calabrese, and Matt Shabelman to discuss the breaking news of Kellyn Acosta's move to the Fire. First, the crew discusses the recent preseason match at Coachella. Tim asks the group who do the Fire need to cut from the roster to be compliant by Opening Day. Later, Alan interviews Jake from the Chicago Collective, a collection of supporter's groups who are attempting to unify the supporter section in song. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website...
Feb 08, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Alan is joined by DJ, Tim, and Alex to discuss the potentially record-breaking signing of Belgian striker Hugo Cuypers from K.A.A Gent Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
Feb 01, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Alan is joined by DJ and Tim to discuss the Fire's preseason thus far. Including a needed upgrade to the Fire's coaching staff and updates on incoming and outgoing transfers. Later the crew discusses the ongoing initiative to unite the supporters section. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Alan, DJ, Tim, and Alex discuss the official return of Chicago Fire Soccer in 2024. The crew also discusses the January transfer window, and get into the latest transfer rumors. Later, Alex shares his insight to the Djordje Mihailovic transfer saga and how the former Fire Homegrown ended up at the Rapids. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
Jan 18, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Let's ring in the new year! The crew goes over schedule, transfer rumors, and see if we can get a perfect bingo card! Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Alan, DJ, and Tim are joined by Alex Calabrese and Sad Bois FC host and MLS Multiplex contributor Adnan Bašić to discuss the USSF slap back as Don Garber and MLS attempt to exit the US Open Cup. Later, the crew discusses Chicago's 2024 SuperDraft picks, and previews the Fire's 2024 MLS match calendar. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
Dec 22, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Alan, Tim and DJ discuss the Fire's recent trade for Left Back Andrew Gutman, the new shirt sponsor Carvana, MLS rule changes for 2024, and the controversial decision by MLS to withdraw from the US Open Cup. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 41
DJ is joined by Tim and Alex Calabrese to discuss the recent news of Frank Klopas being retained as the Head Coach for the Fire. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Alan, Tim, and DJ discuss the possibilities of a new Chicago Fire head coach while we all wait for the club to announce a decision. Later, the crew discusses news of options decisions, an incoming DP, striker Tom Barlow to Fire, Chris Mueller's 7-mile run time, and the Team Supporters Meeting from November 30th. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
Dec 04, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Alan returns in time to have a look at the Fire's roster with DJ and Tim, and they come to some observations that will definitely shock and astound at least one person. Possibly. Hopefully. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 38
DJ is joined by Tim and Alex to discuss the recent announcement to retain Georg Heitz, Guti's new, lucrative contract as a U22 Homegrown, and the future of Chris Brady in the USMNT. Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Alan, DJ, and Tim discuss the MLS playoffs and rate the signings made under the Heitz era. Is Miggy underrated? Was Nacho Aliseda better than we remember? Can Heitz build an MLS Cup winning roster? Check out our socials! MIR97 Website MIR97 Twitter MIR97 Instagram...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 36
