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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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00:30:56

FTF Ep. 26 - Rinse & Repeat: Fire beat St. Louis...

Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast ·

2023/05/16

Hey, Fire fans! The Fire are on a win streak! ... kind of. The Chicago Fire repeated their winning effort in regular season MLS play, defeating expansion side St. Louis CITY SC 1-0 in Soldier Field. That made it two in a row in all competitions, the Fire's best run of form in over a month. Tune in to hear out host give you his thoughts on the game, including the goal, the Klopas Effect, and how the Xerdan Shaqiri and Brian Gutierrez are able to play productive soccer together. In the second

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00:26:58

FTF Ep. 25 - The St. Louis Double: Previewing Chicago...

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2023/05/11

Hey, Fire fans! What a week it's been! With the firing of manager Ezra Hendrickson and the US Open Cup victory vs. St. Louis City, the miserable loss vs. Nashville SC seems like forever ago. Now, the Men in Red welcome the Arch-rivals to Soldier Field and look to pull off the "St. Louis Double" by beating their new rivals in Open Cup play and MLS regular season play. Tune in as we look at St. Louis' possible formation and lineup, their strengths, and what the Fire will need to do

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00:37:39

FTF Ep. 24 - EZRA OUT! Fire rocked in Music City,...

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2023/05/08

Hey, Fire fans. The Chicago Fire have fired manager Ezra Hendrickson and assistant coach Junior Gonzalez. Fans of the Men In Red are breathing a collective sigh of relief (at least until they heard Frank Klopas was been named interim manager). This news comes as no surprise as the Fire have struggled to find any offense this season, frequently blow leads, and are coming off their worst match of the season to Nashville SC. Down in the Music City, the Fire got rocked 3-0 behind a hat trick from Hany

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00:23:13

FTF Ep. 23 - Will the Fire get Cooked? Previewing...

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2023/05/05

Hey, Fire fans! Are you ready for more? Well, get ready. The Men in Red travel to Geodis Park in the Music City to take on Nashville SC. In a city known for barbeque and music, I hope you're ready for the Fire to get cooked - or get rocked - or just get embarrassed by a superior opponent. Tune in as out host looks at the top players from Nashville, the anticipated formations, and the odds on the match. Nick gives his prediction, as well, and he is not optimistic that Chicago comes home with a

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00:36:40

FTF Ep. 22 - Please make it stop! Fire lose late at...

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2023/05/01

Hey, Fire fans. I feel your pain. I feel your hurt. I feel your frustration after another lead is squandered off a set piece, late in the game, at home. (And to none other than Fire-killer Cory Burke.) Tune in as we look back on another disappointing match by the Men in Red. Our host, Nick, breaks down the goals, the tactics, and the ... questionable ... decisions by the coaching staff. We also take a deep dive into the substitution patters by manager Ezra Hendrickson. Yes, he had to make an early

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00:21:36

FTF Ep. 21 - Previewing Chicago Fire vs. Red Bulls...

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2023/04/28

Hey, Fire fans! I hope you have a short memory (what Atlanta game?) because the Red Bulls of New York are coming to town! Our Men in Red have a great opportunity to get back into the win column against a New York team that is struggling to score goals. They are also down several starters while the Fire are expected to have a full compliment of players. Tune in as Nick looks at anticipated roster moves, players to watch, and some trivia between the teams. He also covers the betting odds and gives his

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00:38:21

FTF Ep. 20 - Fire Burned in Atlanta, Recapping...

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2023/04/25

Hey, Fire fans! How are we felling after another debacle by our Men in Red? Our host is not happy - and he's going to let you know just how he feels. The Fire lose in the most Chicago Fire way possible - an own-goal in stoppage time (off the player's backside, no less!). As usual, we look at the goals and the stats, but Nick really has a fire lit under him. He expresses his frustration against his home town team, and rips into any idea that the Fire are having a decent season. Sadly, the

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00:27:08

FTF Ep. 19 - Previewing Chicago Fire at Atlanta United

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2023/04/21

Hey, Fire fans! We've got another great match coming up against Eastern Conference opponent Atlanta United. The Five Stripes fancy themselves as a favorite in the East, but will our Men in Red be able to bring Atlanta back to reality? Tune in as our host breaks down the players, formations & tactics, and headlines coming out of this matchup. The oddsmakers are not favoring the Chicago Fire, but they may be able to salvage a point by controlling the middle of the field and allowing Brian

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00:32:39

FTF Ep. 18 - Not Again! Fire Draw Union, Drop Points...

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2023/04/18

Hey, Fire fans! Tell me if you've heard this one before: the Chicago Fire look to turn the corner on their season, play a great first half, then blow a lead (at home!). Once again, the Men in Red left Soldier Field with a sense of deja vu. After a good first half where the Fire controlled possession, gave Maren Haile-Selassie his first goal, and earned a wacky own-goal from an odd Philadelphia Union clearance, defensive lapses and poor discipline once again doomed Chicago. In this show, Nick

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00:23:40

FTF Ep. 17 - Rematch! Previewing Chicago Fire vs....

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2023/04/13

Hey, Fire fans, we're back looking at the Chicago Fire's next matchup - a rematch against defending Eastern Conference champions, the Philadelphia Union. In a recent match at Subaru Park, the Fire lost 1-0 but performed better than expected. Will they get the full three points now that they are back home in Soldier Field? Our host, Nick, previews three big questions for the Fire: 1. How will they start Brian Gutierrez and Xerdan Shaqiri together? 2. Who gets the start along the backline? 3

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00:30:02

FTF Ep. 16 - Fire Defeat Loons! Recapping Chicago's...

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2023/04/10

Hey, Fire fans! The Fire are unbeaten in four matches, have moved up to 6th in the Eastern Conference standings, and are trending higher. Their latest result - a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United - was the Fire's best match of the season. The attacked cohesively, maintained control of the game, and made the tactical and formational adjustments to preserve the victory. In this episode, Nick recaps the goals, the coaching moves, and statistics of the Men in Red's latest performance. He also

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00:19:18

FTF Ep. 15 - The Loons have landed! Previewing...

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2023/04/06

Hey, Fire fans, the Loons have landed! MNUFC is in town to take on the Chicago Fire at Soldier Field. In today's episode, Nick asks three questions about the Men in Red and previews how he expects Minnesota United to play out this match, and whether Ezra Hendrickson or Adrian Heath will get the better of their opponent. For the Fire: 1. Who starts at center-mid? Shaqiri or Gutierrez? 2. Who starts as the outside-backs? Navarro and Souquet or Dean and Aceves? 3. Will we see new Greek striker

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00:33:13

FTF Ep. 14 - What did we just watch? Fire Flat vs. DC...

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2023/04/03

Hey, Fire fans! What did we just watch? I wish I could say the Chicago Fire's flat play vs. DC United was a bad April Fool's joke, but sadly it's a result of an anemic offense, a defense barely holding it together, and a head coach unable to adjust/adapt over the course of a game...or a season...or his career (TBD). In today's show, our host looks at the offensive woes and how the team is operating on the slimmest of margins for error. Defensively, the team got lucky that Taxi

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00:23:53

FTF Ep. 13 - Previewing Chicago Fire vs. DC United

Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast ·

2023/03/30

Hey, Fire fans! Who is ready for a win streak!? After a successful outing in Miami, the Men in Red are back home to take on DC United. The Fire and their fans are ready to cheer on the squad to another victory. In today's show, our host asks whether the Fire will start Gutierrez over Shaqiri, how the Fire can solidify their back line, and what are the strengths and weaknesses against a DC United team in a bit of flux. And don't forget to listen to the end for the betting odds and Nick's

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00:33:58

FTF Ep. 12 - FIRE WIN! A Hot Time in Miami

Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast ·

2023/03/28

FIRE WIN! FIRE WIN! The Chicago Fire get their first win of the MLS season! ...and it only took four matches. Powered by goals from Chris Mueller, Carlos Teran, and "Grandpa" Kei Kamara, the Men in Red return from Miami with three points. The sun was certainly shining on the Second City after that victory. Join Feed the Fire as Nick breaks down the goals for Chicago and Inter Miami, what looked good and what still needs improvement, and his takes on the organization. He also touches on

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00:28:45

FTF Ep. 11 - Previewing Chicago Fire at Inter Miami

Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast ·

2023/03/24

Hey, Fire fans! Our boys from Chicago travel from Solider Field to DRV PNK Stadium to take on Inter Miami in Match Week 5 action. We preview the match for the Chicago Fire, including anticipated lineups, injuries, tactics, and expectations from the match. Nick also looks at the Herons from Miami and how he expects them to play aggressively against a struggling Chicago side. Despite scoring 3 goals in their last match (a home draw to FC Cincinnati), the Fire still struggle offensively, are

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00:32:19

FTF Ep. 10 - Fire Collapse vs. Cincinnati

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2023/03/20

Hey, Fire fans! What another late game heart-breaker. (And I'm not talking about the NCAA Tournament.) The Chicago Fire blow a 2 goal lead in the last 10 minutes, and only muster a point at home vs. an FC Cincinnati team that didn't even start their best player-Lucho Acosta! Our host gives you his thoughts on the first half, how things changed in the second half, and what exactly went wrong on the FCC goals. Not to be too pessimistic, the Fire did get three goals - Przybylko, Czichos, and

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00:21:42

FTF Ep. 9 - Chicago Fire vs. FC Cincinnati Preview

Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast ·

2023/03/17

Hey, Fire fans! The Men in Red return home after a disappointing road loss to the Philadelphia Union. Are they up to the task against Midwest and Eastern Conference rival FC Cincinnati? They better be! (Though our host isn't optimistic.) Tune in as we preview the Chicago Fire's next matchup vs. Cincy. Nick expects Cincy to press, counter-press, and generate a lot of scoring chances, while he expects the Fire to come out with a similar defensive game-plan as they had vs. Philly (and look how that

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00:33:34

FTF - Ep. 8 - Fire Flame Out in Philly

Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast ·

2023/03/13

Hey, Fire fans! The Chicago Fire traveled to Subaru Park to take on the Philadelphia Union in their first away game of the season. And the Fire flamed out in Philly. Our host breaks down the big plays, the game trends, and the hot takes. The three trends we noticed were lack of discipline, lack of any desire to attack (Ezra Hendrickson admitted post-game that he wanted to sit in two defensive blocks), and we found ourselves cheering for mediocrity - a point vs. Philly would feel like a victory. What

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00:11:18

FTF - Ep. 7 - Chicago Fire at Philadelphia Union...

Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast ·

2023/03/10

Hey, Fire fans! The Men in Red are off to Philadelphia for their first away match of the season. Will they come home with three points? With one point? With anything positive? Our host doesn't think so. Tune in as we review the Fire's injuries, what Nick would do with the striker situation, and how Philly, despite playing in CCL, will be more than ready for to douse the Fire. Also, the betting odds aren't in the Fire's favor. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on YouTube, and RATE & REVIEW on your

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