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Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast

Glass House Soccer, Bleav

When you want honest opinions about the Chicago Fire and Major League Soccer, you want to Feed the Fire. Every week, our host will provide his takes on the news and headlines from Chicago Fire FC, including: match previews and recaps, player analysis, opinions on the front office and management, and pointed criticism of the coaching staff. With a unique blend of facts, humor, and opinion, Feed the Fire fuels the passionate fan and ignites the flames of those new to the game and the franchise.

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All Episodes

00:56:29

FTF Ep. 86 - Rock Bottom: Chicago Fire Lose to New...

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2024/05/07

Hey, soccer fans. Remember all that positivity from last week? Well, it's nearly gone. The Chicago Fire lose 1-0 to the worst team in Major League Soccer, the New England Revolution. There's really nothing new to say about the miserable performance of the team: No offense, no goals, defensive lapses, poor individual play, non-existent tactics and coaching... In the second half of the show, we preview the Fire's next loss ... er, match against St. Louis City SC. The Western Conference

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01:13:20

FTF Ep. 85 - A Night of Positivity: Chicago Fire Draw...

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2024/04/30

Hey, soccer fans! No more negativity (at least for this episode). The Chicago Fire came out with a purpose against an Atlanta United team who thought they would stroll into Solider Field, make quick work of the Men in Red, and stroll out with three points. The Fire's stout defense and quick counter-attacks kept the Five Stripes from getting on the score sheet - and some highlight-reel saves from Fire GK Chris Brady certainly helped. The two teams split the points and look for more next

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00:37:30

FTF Ep. 84 - Salt in the Wound: Chicago Fire...

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2024/04/23

Hey, soccer fans! Welcome back to Feed the Fire! In this episode, we take a look back at the misery of the Men in Red’s latest loss - a 4-0 embarrassment to Real Salt Lake. The Fire looked dysfunctional while MLS MVP candidate Chicago Arrango had a night to remember with 2 goals and 2 assists. Injuries pile up for the Fire, goals pile up against them, and the coaching staff has lost the locker room and respect of the players.In the second half of the show, Nick previews the Fire’s next opponent:

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00:47:15

FTF Ep. 83 - Rinse and Repeat: Fire Draw Red Bulls 0-0

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2024/04/16

Hey, soccer fans! Tell me if you've heard this one before: The Chicago Fire are unable to get their offense going and take advantage of an opportunity to steal points. Well, it happened again at Red Bull Arena. The Men In Red had a man advantage for almost an hour but were unable to create any offense against a home side that was perfectly content to watch the Fire pass the ball harmlessly around the pitch. Tune in as Nick analyzes the various storylines and stats from another underwhelming

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00:49:48

FTF Ep. 82 - Sweet Home Chicago: Fire defeat Dynamo...

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2024/04/09

Hey, soccer fans! Are things heating up in Chicago? The weather is improving and so is the play from the Men in Red. This weekend we saw Xerdan Shaqiri and Brian Gutierrez score to give the home team a much needed three points. Head coach Frank Klopas tweaked the lineup, and it seemed to work against a Houston Dynamo team playing on the road, in a 4-3-3 formation, without start midfielder Hector Herrera. Tune in as we break down the goals, the stats, and whether the Fire can keep the good times

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00:53:12

FTF Ep. 81 - Burned in Atlanta: Fire Fall to Five...

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2024/04/02

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire traveled to Atlanta United for a difficult match, and made it even more difficult with their uninspiring play. Tune in as Nick breaks down the player performances, coaching blunders, and statistical analysis of the match. He also examines where Fire fans should place the blame for the poor form that's been plaguing the Men in Red for what seems like years.After our segment from featured guest John Donovan, we can put the last result behind us. Our host moves

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00:40:41

FTF Ep. 80 - Rainy Road Day: Chicago Fire Draw in New...

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2024/03/26

Hey, soccer fans! Welcome back to Feed the Fire. This week, Nick recaps the Chicago Fire's road draw in New England in what way a rainy, sloppy match. Even with Cuypers' early goal, the Men in Red couldn't complete the road victory, conceding to Nacho Gil in first half stoppage time.Nick also looks ahead to the Fire's next match: a difficult road test at Mercedes-Benz Stadium against the Five Strips of Atlanta United. With Almada and Giakoumakis back from international duty, the

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00:42:05

FTF Ep. 79 - Windy City Victory: Chicago Fire defeat...

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2024/03/19

Hey, soccer fans! What a victory from the Chicago Fire! The luck of the Irish was at Soldier Field this St. Patty's Day weekend as the Men in Red came from two goals down to shock their Canadian rivals. Goals from Maren Haile-Selassie, Brian Gutierrez, Hugo Cuypers, and Kellyn Acosta shocked the crowd and their opponents ... despite the poor play of the team for most of the game.Nick's takes on the game will surely sober up a few fans.In the second half, we look ahead to the Fire's

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00:41:43

FTF Ep. 78 - Away Day Misery: Fire Lose at Columbus

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2024/03/12

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back breaking down yet another early season loss by the Chicago Fire, this time at the hands (or feet?) of the defending MLS Cup Champions, the Columbus Crew. Tune in to hear about the goals, what went wrong, and a breakdown of the stats.The Men In Red quickly turn their attention to the upcoming match against CF Montreal. Nick gives you the players to watch for the visitors and how the Fire can notch their first win of the season. Montreal is playing well, but being on

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01:02:32

FTF Ep. 77 - Chicago Fire Return to Red, Not to Winning

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2024/03/05

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire have returned to red, but they have not returned to winning. Nick breaks down all the highlights, lowlights, and statistics from the Men in Red’s home opener against FC Cincinnati. The defending Supporters’ Shield winners used a bit of luck, a bit of skill, and a bit of bad officiating to spoil the Fire’s first home match of the season. Nick gives you the glass half full and glass half empty view of all main themes of the match.In the second half, Nick previews

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00:53:00

Feed the Fire Ep. 76 - Fire draw Union, Guti Has Arrived

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2024/02/27

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back and spittin’ Fire! In this episode, we begin with a recap of the Men in Red’s season opening draw to the Philadelphia Union. Nick questions some of the lineup decisions and the transition defense, but all things considered, is happy with a point on the road to a perennial Eastern Conference power. He also discussed the step forward homegrown attacking midfielder Brian Gutierrez took in this match.We also preview the Chicago Fire’s home opener against FC Cincinnati

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00:48:37

FTF Ep. 75 - Return to Red and USOC Drama

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2024/02/20

Hey, soccer fans! It’s officially official: the Chicago Fire have returned to Red! Listen in as Nick describes his night as a VIP guest of the club. Don’t forget to find all his photos and videos from the night posted to social media, and see for yourself DaMarcus Beasley, Dave Baldwin, Sparky, and the Return to Red Kit. The Chicago Fire also wrapped up their pre-season with results on the pitch and roster moves. Our host breaks down the official signings of Hugo Cuypers and Kellyn Acosta, the

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00:34:40

FTF Ep. 74 - Announce Acosta Already!

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2024/02/13

Hey, soccer fans! We at Feed the Fire have been very busy, and so has the Chicago Fire Football Club. Our very own host, Nick, is invited to the Chicago Fire kit launch where DaMarcus Beasley - the living Fire legend - will host the Return to Red ceremony. Be sure to follow along on all our social media pages to see all of Nick's photos and videos from the reveal. We also look at the latest, soon-to-be announced acquisition of the Men in Red: Kellyn Acosta. Nick gives a complete breakdown of

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00:52:00

FTF Ep. 73 - Good News, Everyone! Chicago Gets Its DP!

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2024/02/06

Hey, soccer fans! They finally did it! The Chicago Fire signed a new, Designated Player striker. While not formally announced at this time, the deal is all but done. The Men in Red are set to welcome Hugo Cuypers of Belgium as their next star striker! But is the optimism too early? We take a deep dive into Cuypers' history, provide a scouting report - both good and bad - and explain what to expect from this late-blooming goal-scorer. In the 2nd half, our host Nick recaps his meet-and-greet with

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00:40:41

FTF Ep. 72 - Pre-Season Update

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2024/01/30

Hey, soccer fans! We're back with more Chicago Fire news and opinions as the Men in Red continue their pre-season play. The Fire rolled to a 5-1 victory vs. Loudon United before drawing the New York Red Bulls 2-2 and witnessing an Emil Forsberg worldie. Tune in as our host gives you his thoughts and takeaways from these matches. We also react to Brian Gutierrez latest interview ,where he talks being a dual national and the prospect of playing for USSF and FMF. In the second half of the show,

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00:40:04

FTF Ep. 71 - Critical of the Coaching Staff

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2024/01/23

Hey, soccer fans! Welcome back to Feed the Fire, where our host is fired up about Frank Klopas' new staff. He bring in new assistant coaches - Paulo Nagamura and Carlos Garcia - two coaches without any success at the MLS level, and sees the need for two video analysts. At least he kept Zach Thornton. In the 2nd half of the show, we look at the meniscus injury to starting CB Carlos Teran, provide out takes on the movement of Chicago Sports teams and their stadiums, and review the MLS Transfer

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00:58:27

FTF Ep. 70 - USMNT Camp and Chicago Fire Roster Reviews

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2024/01/16

Hey, soccer fans! Welcome back to Feed the Fire. In today's show, our host dives into the rosters for the USMNT's January Camp and friendly vs. Slovenia, as well as the Chicago Fire's Pre-Season Training Camp roster. Tune in as Nick gives him takes on what to expect from each team, how he'll evaluate the camps, and what to look for as they approach their next match. Remember to rate, review, and share the show. Let's go,

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00:34:48

Feed the Fire Episode 69 - Incoming Transfers!

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2024/01/09

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire have started the new year with a number of transfers to solidify their backline. Tune in as Nick gives his take on reported incoming right back Allan Arigoni from FC Lugano and center back Tobias Salquist from Silkeborg IF. These two will certainly help the depth of the squad without breaking the bank, but will they move the needle any closer to making the playoffs and competing for trophies? Nick also analyzes the depth chart for the Men in Red proposed by MLS

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00:35:27

FTF Ep. 68 - Fire Schedule & Management Tips from BJ...

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2024/01/02

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire's 2024 MLS schedule was announced, and Nick takes a dive into the not-so-favorable hand the Men in Red have been dealt. The schedule is front-loaded with top Eastern Conference teams, and the non-conference matchups could be tricky. The Fire do close the season with a softer slate of games, but will they be in any condition to take advantage of it? In the next segment, Nick shares his notes from a webinar with USMNT assistant BJ Callaghan. Coach Callaghan gives

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00:37:29

FTF Ep. 67 - Open Cup Update and Major Transfers

Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast ·

2023/12/26

Ho ho ho, soccer fans! Hope you all had a Merry Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year! The soccer news certainly hasn't slowed down during the holidays. US Soccer responded to the MLS' sending of MLS Next Pro teams to the US Open Cup with a simple rejection, and MLS had to issue a rebuttal to save face. The back-and-forth is encouraging for fans and soccer purists, and hopefully will serve to better the working relationship between the two soccer powers in the United States

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