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CHGO Chicago Fire Podcast

ALLCITY Network, CHGO Sports

The CHGO Fire Podcast is your weekly destination for all things Chicago Fire FC and Major League Soccer. Hosted by Alex Campbell and featuring a rotating panel of soccer insiders, the show delivers expert analysis, match recaps, player updates, transfer news, and in-depth conversations about the Fire and MLS. Whether you"re at Soldier Field or following from afar, CHGO Fire connects the passionate Chicago soccer community with smart, fun, and accessible coverage.

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00:34:40

EMERGENCY POD: Gregg Berhalter is Fire’s New Head...

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2024/10/08

After weeks of smoke and rumors, it's official: Former United States Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter is the Fire’s new Director of Football and head coach. Is hiring someone for both jobs a smart idea? What does this mean for the Fire? What happens next? Alex is joined by Alex Calabrese of Men in Red 97 Media for this Emergency Podcast to break down the big news.

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00:45:57

The Chicago Fire are done + MLS news with Joe Lowery...

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2024/09/25

With two losses in their last three matches, the Chicago Fire have all but sealed a seventh consecutive season missing the playoffs despite MLS having a hilarious number of teams make the cut every year. Alex assesses the latest damage, what’s gone so wrong this time, and muses about a potential new era ahead. Then, Joe Lowery of Backheeled and the Total Soccer Show joins to discuss the Fire potentially hiring Gregg Berhalter and notable season storylines from around Major League Soccer. An ALLCITY

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00:47:44

Joe Mansueto's Chicago Fire are a painful...

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2024/09/10

At this point, watching the Chicago Fire feels like some sort of punishment. After being obliterated by Messi-less Miami in front of 55,000 spectators and Jason Derulo, a change of venue didn’t help as they lost to DC United in Bridgeview. Alex Campbell and Joe Chatz of OnTap Sports want to talk about those games as little as possible, so they take listener questions! Is there any hope for this team? Who deserves to be kept around? How long would a proper rebuild take? We try to provide some answers

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00:47:13

The Chicago Fire welcome the Miami traveling circus +...

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2024/08/27

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00:30:08

EMERGENCY POD: Xherdan Shaqiri and the Chicago Fire...

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2024/08/14

He’s outta here! On Wednesday morning, the Chicago Fire announced they and Xherdan Shaqiri had mutually agreed to terminate the remainder of the Swiss international’s contract bringing to an end three underwhelming, well-paid years in Chicago. Alex is joined by Alex Calabrese of Men In Red 97, who initially broke the news, to look back on the now former designated player’s time in red (and navy) as the team looks ahead to the home stretch of the season and the promise of change this winter.*This

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00:25:52

EMERGENCY POD: Georg Heitz steps down as Chicago Fire...

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2024/08/13

The unthinkable and long-awaited has finally occurred! Monday morning, the Chicago Fire announced that Sporting Director Georg Heitz is stepping down from his position after this season having spend five years in charge of the club’s soccer operation. Alex reacts to the news, looks back at the highs and (mostly) lows of Heitz’s tenure, and ponders what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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47:25

The Chicago Fire Hover Barely Above the Bottom | CHGO...

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2024/07/23

The break in MLS play for Leagues Cup is here, and the Chicago Fire are both barely out of the playoffs and barely out of last place. A win away to conference-leading Cincinnati was sandwiched by games that were disappointing for different reasons. Where does that leave things as the Fire travel to KC to kick off their part in the summer cash-grab? Also, has anyone seen Xherdan Shaqiri? Alex and Tim Hotze of MenInRed97 have all that to discuss and more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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55:24

The Chicago Fire Struggle as Strange Summer Looms |...

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2024/07/09

Just weeks after it felt hope had been restored, the Chicago Fire continue to barely flicker. Three losses in their last four, including an embarrassing loss to league-worst San Jose and only slightly helped by a crazy 4-3 win over Philadelphia have the Fire once again looking like one of MLS’ worst teams. Alex is joined by Joe Chatz to break down the games and explain what’s going on at Soldier Field. Meanwhile, Chris Brady is not going to France and nobody knows where Xherdan Shaqiri is

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44:23

The Chicago Fire finally get their first road victory...

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2024/06/19

The Fire have won back-to-back games! The Fire won a game on the road! The Fire scored four goals in a game, including goals by Mauricio Pineda and Alan Arigoni?! The vibes are…good? Alex is joined by Alan Krolikowski to discuss what conclusions we can start to draw from the four games since the team’s tactical shift. Speaking of which, it sure seems like Shaqiri is gone; where would that leave the Fire’s roster? Also, we give out some mid-season superlatives!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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45:36

The Chicago Fire Remember What a Win Feels Like |...

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2024/06/04

It actually happened! For the first time in two months, the Chicago Fire won a soccer game! Even better, it was against an LA Galaxy team they hadn’t beaten in 14 years! Alex is joined by Nick Poteres of Glass House Soccer to revel in the rare moment of joy. There were two other games that happened since last show, both 1-1 draws and both less important. Meanwhile, Shaqiri might be gone, Brady and Gutierrez might not be going to Paris, and the Fire are playing a back three!?Learn more about your ad

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45:00

The 'C' and 'F' In Chicago Fire Stand for 'Complete...

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2024/05/21

Two more weeks gone, two more weeks without a win, three games lost and only two goals scored. The Chicago Fire continue to tailspin without a win in their last seven games now off to the worst start in team history. Alex is joined by Alex Calabrese to discuss yet another forgettable fortnight of Fire soccer. They then check in on the Fire’s second team and academy in search of reasons for optimism.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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46:34

The Chicago Fire Have Been Extinguished | CHGO Fire...

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2024/05/07

After the Chicago Fire looked to have hit rock bottom two weeks ago with a 4-0 home loss to Real Sal Lake, things have somehow gotten worse. Two more home games without a goal, a loss to the Eastern Conference’s worst team, and only a solitary point from the homestand have dug the Fire further and further deeper in. Alex flies solo on this one and takes questions from the CHGO Diehard Lounge and social media as everyone tries to comprehend yet another nadir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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51:07

The Chicago Dumpster Fire | CHGO Fire Podcast

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2024/04/23

There is bad, and then there’s whatever the Fire were on Saturday night against Real Salt Lake. Following a home win vs Houston and drab away draw in New Jersey, did the Fire hit a new low this weekend at Soldier Field? Alex is joined by Matt Shabelman of Men In Red 97 to pick through the wreckage of that performance and evaluate the reactions it produced.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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54:16

Is Frank Klopas' seat warmer on? What went wrong on...

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2024/04/02

A rain-soaked draw in New England and a hammering in Atlanta see the Fire return home looking extinguished. What went wrong on the road trip? What’s (still) not working? Who’s to blame? Should Frank Klopas’ seat be starting to get warm? How important is the Fire’s upcoming run of games with a lot at home? Meanwhile, the US Open Cup returns this week as Fire II (or maybe more accurately Fire 1.5) face Forward Madison. Alex is joined by CHGO Fire regular Joe Chatz to talk through it all.Learn more

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46:32

Ludo Taillandier + Open Cup, Wild Wind-Aided Win |...

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2024/03/19

The Chicago Fire just won one of the weirdest games ever… but first! Alex is joined by Chicago Fire II Head Coach Ludovic Taillandier ahead of Wednesday’s start to the US Open Cup, in which CF2 will take on Chicago USL League 2 side Chicago City SC. We discuss the opportunity this presents the team and in particular it’s young players, and what success looks like in this odd year for America’s oldest soccer competition. Then, Alex is joined by Guillermo Rivera to get into the last 2 games: a brief

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57:21

New Sights and Sounds, Familiar Result | CHGO Fire...

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2024/03/05

The Chicago Fire returned home to Soldier Field this weekend back in red! Alex and guest co-host Nick Poteres of Glass House Soccer speak with Chicago Fire Vice President of Matchday Operations and Guest Experience Joey Colby-Begovich about his vision for Fire home games and some of the new things we saw on Saturday. As for something that wasn’t new, the Fire lost 2-1 to FC Cincinnati as a result of self-inflected mistakes while struggling to create chances. What went wrong? What might the solutions

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49:41

The Chicago Fire Reignite! (w/ Dasan Robinson and...

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2024/02/21

The 2024 MLS Season begins tonight, with the Fire kicking off their year on Saturday night in Philadelphia against the Union. Alex is joined by Fire radio color commentator and former player Dasan Robinson to get you set for the return to action of the Men in Red. New kits, new players, and more! Then, J.P. from the PHLY Union podcasts joins to help preview this weekend’s season opener.An ALLCITY Network Production WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS HERE: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo PARTY WITH US:

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42:19

Fire Transfer In's and Out's (with Joe Chatz and Tim...

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2024/02/06

The Major League Soccer season is only a few weeks away, and it’s been an interesting last few weeks in the transfer and trade world for the Fire! New players in, a few players maybe heading out, and the Fire on the verge of the biggest signing in team history! Alex is joined by Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports and Tim Hotze of Men in Red 97 to discuss and react to all the recent news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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43:00

EMERGENCY POD: Frank Klopas Named Head Coach | CHGO...

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2023/12/06

After guiding the team through the second half of the 2023 MLS season as the interim head coach, the Chicago Fire announced today that for the second time in his coaching career they have promoted Frank Klopas from interim to full time ahead of next season. Alex is joined by On Tap Sports Net’s Joe Chatz and Men In Red 97 media’s Tim Hotze and Alex Calabrese to discuss the appointment, the process behind it, and what it says about the organization’s priorities. Learn more about your ad choices

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48:21

That's All Folks! The Chicago Fire Miss the...

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2023/10/24

With a loss in New York on Decision Day, the Chicago Fire have missed out on the MLS Cup Playoffs for the sixth consecutive season. Alex is joined by Adnan Basic to recap the final game of the season, take stock of another disappointing year, and look ahead to the offseason and the changes it could (or could not) bring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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