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PODCAST

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

00:42:03

FTF Ep. 46 - Clipped Wings: Fire Down Loons in...

Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast ·

2023/08/01

Hey, Fire fans and MLS fans! What a way for the Chicago Fire to open up their history in Leagues Cup! Their improbably victory at Minnesota United marks a real turning point in the club this season. Through a combination of better team play, coaching, and catching some lucky breaks, the Men in Red look poised for a successful Leagues Cup run and a positive second half of the Major League Soccer regular season. And for the second half of our show, our host breaks down all the biggest transfers of the

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00:38:52

FTF Ep. 45 - Fired Up: Leagues Cup, Messi, and Doumbia

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2023/07/25

Hey, Fire fans, are we enjoying the Leagues Cup!? Messi nets his first goal in MLS, American clubs dominate their Mexican counterparts in Liga MX, and we haven't even seen all the clubs play yet! Tune in and listen to our host break down Messi's play, the Fire's chances of advancing, and why he thinks Leagues Cup will start a cycle of new investment and development in American soccer. Nick also takes a closer look at the Chicago Fire's latest acquisition, defensive midfielder Ousmane

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00:45:08

FTF Ep. 44 - Chicago Fire: For Real or Frauds? and...

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2023/07/18

Hey, Fire and MLS fans! Welcome back as we Feed the Fire talking about the player ratings and the Fotmob/Sofascore effect on the sport. Our host rants about how it's hurting the game - just like fantasy football did to the NFL - but he also takes a deep dive into how it can be useful for certain evaluations, comparisons, and conversations. Nick also recaps the Chicago Fire's win vs. a reeling Toronto FC squad. Your Men in Red did just enough to take three points - and it took them 90 minutes

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00:38:26

FTF Ep. 43 - Bizarro Soccer: Fire Good, USMNT Bad

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2023/07/14

Hey, soccer fans! It was a bizarro Wednesday on the American soccer landscape. In Major League Soccer, we saw the Chicago Fire jump out to a quick 3-0 lead vs. conference rival CF Montreal and hold on for the victory. Not to be outdone by young stars Georgios Koutsias and Brian Gutierrez, Xerdan Shaqiri found his finishing touch. Tune in as our host breaks down the team play and goals (including Shaqiri's stunner), and analyzes whether the Chicago Fire - your Men in Red - have turned a

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00:40:26

FTF Ep. 42 - Did Someone Say Playoffs? Nashville Win...

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2023/07/11

Hey, soccer fans! Don't say it too loudly, but the Fire are on the verge of being above the playoff line. After an uninspiring win over Nashville SC, the Men in Red sit level with 9th place CF Montreal on points. And would you look at that - who is the next opponent on the schedule: CF Montreal. It's fate! The Fire face off against one of the only teams in Major League Soccer that are worse than they are (at least statistically). Don't expect beautiful soccer, but do expect a hard

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00:25:53

FTF Ep. 41 - Home Cooking: Previewing Nashville at...

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2023/07/07

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire are back home and the USMNT are defending the Gold Cup - it's a great weekend for soccer in Second City. Your Men in Red welcome Nashville SC to Soldier Field and look to steal three points from the 2nd best team in the Eastern Conference. Though down a couple starters to international duty, you can bet that Hany Mukhtar and Dax McCarty are going to be on their game looking to counter-attack the Fire. Tune in to hear how Nashville stacks up against Chicago, and

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00:38:36

FTF Ep. 40 - Heat Check: Fire Burned in Orlando and...

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2023/07/04

Hey, Fire fans! Well, your Men in Red got burned while in the Sunshine State. They return from their latest away match with zero points after an underwhelming 3-1 loss. The Fire looked like they had no game plan on offense, a bad game plan on defense, and no ideas how to change it from the coaches. Tune in as we break down the goals, the stats, and the opinion on their performance. In the second half, we review notable Major League Soccer (MLS) results and how the teams will use those for momentum

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00:25:14

FTF Ep. 39 - Keep the Streak: Previewing Fire at Orlando

Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast ·

2023/07/01

Hey, Fire fans! Will the Chicago Fire keep their win streak alive in Orlando? Tune in as our host breaks down the Men in Red's next matchup against a difficult Orlando City squad. With the return of three starters from international duty, Orlando City will have a rejuvenated and deeper lineup. If they can keep the Fire on their heels with counter-attacks and transition offense, it'll be a long day at the office for Rafael Czichos and the backline. Fortunately, goalkeeper Chris Brady has

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00:41:18

FTF Ep. 38 - Signings & Speculation: Who is the Next...

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2023/06/29

Hey, Fire fans! The Men in Red are on a win streak, they've signed a new DP, and they may have their next head coach. What a week!? Stay tuned as our host recaps the victory in Kansas City, where a Fabian Herbers goal defeated Sporting KC 1-0. Take it with a grain of salt, though, as this was as much an SKC failure as a Fire success. In the next segment, Nick talks about the Fire's latest DP signing - a short term DP loan - Ousmane Doumbia. How will the defensive midfielder fit in with

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00:12:19

FTF Ep. 37 - I Don't Get It: Fire Notch Historic Win...

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2023/06/24

Hey, Fre fans. Your Men in Red came back from a road trip to Providence Park in Portland with 3 points and a historic victory against Rose City. I don't fully understand how they did it, but it was in large part due to the stellar play by Brian Gutierrez and Chris Brady. Next up for the Chicago Fire, another difficult road trip-this time to a resurgent Sporting Kansas City. Tune in for what our host thinks will change the game for the Fire Nick also discusses the problem with Apple TV and MLS

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00:21:22

FTF Ep. 36 - Forest Fire! Chicago vs. Timbers Preview...

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2023/06/20

Hey, Fire fans and USMNT fans! The Fire are getting ready to re-start their MLS campaign, and the United States are once again the Kings of Concacaf!Tune in as our host previews the strengths and weaknesses of the Men in Red's next opponent: the Portland Timbers. The Timbers defense and home-field advantage should give them the edge. For the Fire to win, they'll have to possess the ball and keep up the pressure - which they've never done yet. Yikes. Nick also gives us his quick

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00:31:08

FTF Ep. 35 - International Window: Fire on Break,...

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2023/06/18

Hey, Fire fans and USMNT fans! The Chicago Fire are on international break, but we've still got news to discuss. Brian Gutierrez is on the radar of Premier League side Manchester United, and out host gives his thoughts on why his transfer to the storied club would be a great move for the both clubs and Guti himself. We also touch on the new ticket package the Fire front office is marketing (it includes the Inter Miami game!), and discuss why Jesse Marsch would be a great fit to be the next

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00:42:09

FTF Ep. 34 - Finding New Ways to Lose: Fire Stunned...

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2023/06/13

Hey, Fire fans! Well, we should've predicted the Fire to lose, we could've predicted it'd be a late game stunner ... but we NEVER would've predicted Lucas Zelarayan to win it from past mid-field! The Men in Red found a stunning new way to lose against conference rival Columbus Crew, and continue their residency in the basement of Major League Soccer. Stay tuned as we look at the goals, the statistics, and all the hot-takes from the last match. In the second half of the show, our host

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00:31:02

FTF Ep. 33 - MESSI TO MLS!!! ...and the Fire did...

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2023/06/09

Hey, soccer fans! Leo Messi has agreed to play for Major League Soccer as part of Inter Miami CF! This is the biggest signing since David Beckham fundamentally changed the way MLS is played and constructed. Messi will undoubtedly force teams to adjust how they think about their clubs in both the business and soccer/sporting aspects. As for fans of the Chicago Fire, they need to see how a team like Inter Miami - who only has been in existence for 3 years and has already been sanctioned for roster

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00:31:48

FTF Ep. 32 - Open Cup or Bust After Defeat at Cincinnati

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2023/06/05

Hey, Fire fans! We're all in on the US Open Cup, right? After the defeat to FC Cincinnati, the Chicago Fire need to focus on their best opportunity to do something meaningful this season. And from the way they played in Cincinnati, they already were. Interim manager Frank Klopas rolled out a 5-4-1 formation and played for a draw from the opening whistle. He rotated his squad and tried to preserve his defense, but once again, the Men in Red couldn't hold onto points late. Lucho Acosta scored

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00:23:39

FTF Ep. 31 - Draws That Feel Like Losses: Toronto FC...

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2023/06/02

Hey, Fire fans! The Chicago Fire are coming off a mid-week match at BMO Field, and unfortunately are coming off another draw. While a draw at Eastern Conference power New England may have felt like progress, the draw against Toronto FC certainly felt like a loss. The Fire changed up their formation, moved players around (Koutsias to the wing? Never again!) and would have ended up with a much worse result if not for the likes of goalkeepers Chris Brady and Spencer Richey. It looked like the Fire were

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00:34:45

FTF Ep. 30 - Away Day Draw vs. New England and TFC...

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2023/05/30

Hey, Fire fans! Your Men in Red, the Chicago Fire, played the New England Revolution to a 3-3 draw at Gillette Stadium, behind goals from Georgios Koutsias, Maren Haile-Selassie, and an own goal from the Revs defense. However - and as per usual - the Fire were unable to hold the lead, giving up equalizing goals off of corner kicks to Bobby Wood and Jozy Altidore. (And that was after Noel Buck opened things up for New England with a banger.) In the second half of the show, Nick looks forward to the

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00:26:24

FTF Ep. 29 - Rekindled: Fire Advance in USOC, Face...

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2023/05/26

Hey, Fire fans! Are you done celebrating the US Open Cup victory over Austin FC? Keep it going as long as you can, but also be prepared for MLS play against Eastern Conference foes, the New England Revolution. Your Men in Red travel to Massachusetts this weekend to start their climb out of Major League Soccer's basement.In this show, our host Nick previews the stats, line ups, and strategies of the Chicago Fire and the New England Revolution. Will we see a rivalry rekindled? Or will the Fire

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00:36:08

FTF Ep. 28 - Beware Greeks Bearing Goals: Fire Draw...

Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast ·

2023/05/22

Hey, Fire fans! It was unofficially Greek Night at Soldier Field with Chicago’s Georgios Koutsias and Atlanta’s Giorgos Giakoumakis combining for three of the six goals on the night. The Greek strikers lifted their teams to a point each, but it was ultimately another disappointing performance by the Men in Red. An abysmal first half was salvaged by a masterful Xerdan Shaqiri corner kick (scored an own goal against the Five Stripes, but we all know it was an Olimpico), and the Fire showed enough

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00:28:29

FTF Ep. 27 - Court Jesters: Fire a Joke in the Queen...

Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast ·

2023/05/19

Hey, Fire fans! The Men in Red put on another joke of a performance at Charlotte FC during their midweek match. Despite the first half goal from Kacper Przybylko (who nearly turned a breakway into a blunder), the Chicago Fire allowed the opposition two late goals. The club from the Queen City saw Brandon Cambridge announce himself to MLS with a two goal performance. The Fire again showed their mental weakness, their tactical incompetence, and poor defending. In the show's second half, our host

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