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Chicago Fire news, analysis, banter and more. For everything about the Men In Red, we"ve got you covered. Whenever there"s something Chicago Fire FC to talk about, we"ll talk about it - so grab a seat by The Bonfire and listen in. News, analysis and pre- and post-game analysis, transfer news, soccer tactics, and banter, MIR97 has it all. Check out our social media channels! Website: www.meninred97.com MIR97 Media Twitter: www.twitter.com/meninred97 Instagram:

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01:02:50

HOT TAKES S2:E03 - Where’s the juice?

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2024/03/16

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.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mir97/support

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01:03:02

The Bonfire | 12 minutes in Columbus; Is it must-win...

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2024/03/12

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

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01:00:22

The Bonfire | Fire not in USOC; Gutman injury report;...

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2024/03/05

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

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01:21:04

Hot Takes LIVE | Who’s Hot, Who Flopped, and Somehow...

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2024/03/02

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

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01:03:48

The Bonfire | Fire take a point from Philly; Does...

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2024/02/27

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

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01:15:56

2024 Season Preview; The end of Fire preseason; MLS...

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2024/02/20

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 our

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01:04:17

HOT TAKES: We’re SO Back! | S2:E1

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2024/02/15

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

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00:53:49

EMERGENCY POD: Acosta chooses Fire; Cuypers is...

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2024/02/08

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

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00:15:45

Newsbreak: Fire close in on the $12,000,000 transfer...

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2024/02/01

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mir97/support

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01:04:12

Preseason Results from Florida; Acosta to the Fire?;...

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2024/01/30

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 --- Support this podcast:

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00:58:31

The Djordje Mihailovic Transfer Saga; Preseason is...

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2024/01/18

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 ---

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01:15:42

New Year, New Fire | S1:E43

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2024/01/03

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mir97/support

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00:56:45

The USOC Ep II: The USSF Strikes Back | S1:E42

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2023/12/22

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 --- Support

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01:00:48

Come on Down to the Olive Garden and Grab a New Left...

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2023/12/19

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mir97/support

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01:10:06

NEWSBREAK: It's Klopas for Head Coach | S1:E40

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2023/12/06

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mir97/support

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00:52:43

Still no Head Coach? | S1:E39

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2023/12/04

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 --- Support this

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01:18:51

A Look at the Roster | S1:E38

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2023/11/22

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mir97/support

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01:05:32

Heitz Extended! Guti New Contract! | S1:E37

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2023/11/16

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mir97/support

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01:41:02

Heitz: Kick or Keep? | S1:E36

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2023/11/08

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mir97/support

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00:54:41

Fold the Fire? | S1:E35

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2023/10/31

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mir97/support

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