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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

00:26:12

Chicago Fires Second Team Coach and USMNT vs. Jamaica...

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2024/11/16

Hey, soccer fans! It's international break, but the Chicago Fire are still making headlines. They've announced the firing of Chicago Fire II's head coach Ludovic Taillandier after three years in the position and five years with the club. Tune in as Nick's gives you his thoughts on this move and what it means for the organization.Nick also breaks down the United States' Nations League quarterfinal match vs. Jamaica. He gives you him impressions of how the game played out and what the USMNT must do

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00:34:12

Playoff Chaos! Recapping the 1st Round of the MLS Cup...

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2024/11/12

Hey, soccer fans! It's chaos in the Eastern Conference of the MLS Cup Playoffs. All three top seeds are out in the first round, and none in more spectacular for than Inter Miami. Their star players were more focused on gamesmanship, assaulting opposing players, and screaming at the referee than actually playing defense, costing them the chance at the Supporters' Shield - MLS Cup Double. Tune in for Nick's reactions and his commentary on the rest of the playoff picture.Our host also shares stories

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00:34:32

MLS Coaching Carousel

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2024/11/09

Hey, soccer fans! Before the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs wraps up, we've got to talk coaching. The Chicago Fire hired former player Michael Stephens as Head of Recruitment and parted ways with assistant coaches Paulo Nagamura and Carlos Garcia. Tune in to hear the credentials of the coaches, why they were hired, and where the Men in Red can go from here. Our host also takes a look at all the coaching changes from around Major League Soccer this season, including recent breaking news: the

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00:27:29

Poreba for MVP and MLS Cup Playoffs Update

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2024/11/05

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire are still making news even with the end of the MLS regular season. Chicago Fire II striker and Golden Boot winner David Poreba has been named MLS Next Pro MVP of the 2024 season. So why did he get any minutes with the senior team? Nick breaks down the reasons why. Nick also recaps the MLS Cup Playoffs, including the upsets, shoot-outs, and close results that have appeared in all match-ups outside of LA vs. Colorado. Is parity to blame, or is it someone else? Tune

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00:44:24

Salaries and Roster Decisions

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2024/10/29

Hey, soccer fans! The MLS Cup Playoffs are in full swing, but we're still talking about the Chicago Fire. In this episode, Nick breaks down the Fire's roster decisions and takes a deep dive into the salaries of the players ,as recently released by the MLS Players Association. Which players were let go for financial reasons and which for their play - stay tuned to find out.In the 2nd half, Nick looks at the salaries from around the league. He discusses the highest paid players at each position, and

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00:43:38

MLS Cup Playoff Predictions and a New Season Schedule?

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2024/10/25

Hey, soccer fans! The MLS Cup Playoffs are underway, and Nick breaks down all the matchups from the first round to the final. Do you agree with his assessment and his picks? Stay tuned as he recaps the wild card match-ups - truly wild affairs between Atlanta & Montreal and Vancouver & Portland - and looks ahead at the first round. In the second half, Nick reads Paul Tenorio's article in The Athletic discussing Major League Soccer's considerations for moving the leage to a fall-spring

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00:55:37

A Fitting End: Fire End the Season with a Loss

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2024/10/22

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire's 2024 MLS season is mercifully over. After another embarassing 3-0 loss, this time to fellow bottom-dweller Nashville SC, the Men in Red can now look to their off-season. Our host, too, looks at the future when he recaps the press conference introducing Gregg Berhalter as Director of Sport and Head Coach. Hear about the Berhalther and Mansueto's vision for the team and the possibility of the new stadium. In the second half of ths show, Nick looks at the MLS

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00:39:39

Decision Day Preview: Fire Host Nashville in Battle...

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2024/10/16

Hey, soccer fans! The season is nearly over, and Decision Day is upon us. The Chicago Fire host Nashville SC in the final match of the season to help determine who is the worst team of the Eastern Conference (Inter Miami defeating New England would help the Fire out, too.) We know that Nashville likes to play through Mukhtar and to Surridge, so the question is whether the Men in Red keep them in check and counter-attack. If they can, maybe a forgetable season will end on a high note. In the second

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00:40:15

Berhalter In! Chicago Fire hire Gregg Berhalter as...

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2024/10/09

Hey, soccer fans! It's official: Berhalter In! The former USMNT and Columbus Crew manager is the Chicago Fire's next Director of Football and Head Coach. In this episiode, Nick gives you all his reactions to the news, how he thinks the role will play out, and whether the early criticism of the hire is warranted. In the second half, Nick looks at non-coaching headlines from the Men in Red and answer the question of whether MLS should continue to observe international breaks. Tune in and join the

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00:27:51

So What's Another Loss? Fire lose to Charlotte, Miami...

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2024/10/04

Hey, soccer fans! Another match, another loss for the Chicago Fire. Even after being eliminated from the playoffs the week prior, this was still a disappointment. The players and coaches didn't seem to care, and the scoreline belies the continued issues on both offense and defense for the Fire. Tune in as Nick breaks down the goals, stats, and observations from this match.In the second half, we take a look at the historical season Inter Miami is having. After clinching the Supporters' Shield, can

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00:34:43

That's All She Wrote: Fire draw Toronto, are...

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2024/10/01

Hey, soccer fans! It's all over - the Chicago Fire have been officially eliminated from the MLS Cup Playoffs this season. Despite a 1-1 draw, the Fire will be watching the playoffs for the seventh straight year - practically a mathematical impossibility. Tune in as Nick gives you his match impressions, breaks down the goals and the stats, and gives you things to watch for in the last two matches of the season.In the second half of the show, Nick talks about the fan protest that occurred during the

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00:33:24

Mixed Bag: Berhalter, Playoffs, and Trophy Matches

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2024/09/27

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back after a week off and a trip to San Diego. It was nice of the Chicago Fire to not do anything while he was away. In this episode, we discuss the latest coaching candidates for MLS teams - including Gregg Berhalter to the Chicago Fire - the playoff race, the MVP conversation, and the trophy matches from last night. Stay tuned to the end to get caught up with all the headlines from around MLS and the American soccer landscape! Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure

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00:35:28

Opa! Koutsias winner beats Red Bulls in Chicago!

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2024/09/17

Hey, soccer fans! It's happy podcast! The Chicago Fire finally get a win, the struggling strikers finally get their goals, and Fire fans once again are teased by the possibility of making the playoffs. Stay tuned to hear how the Men in Red got the win, with a special focus on the play of Greek striker Georgios Koutsias and his potential future with the club.In the second half, Nick charts the Men in Red's path to the playoffs and looks at some of the moves made by clubs with trophy aspirations

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00:34:29

Can Red Bulls Give You Wins? Previewing Chicago Fire...

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2024/09/13

Hey, soccer fans! We're back for another week of wondering if the Fire can change their fortunes from week to week. Next up, the playoff bound Red Bulls of New York. Though they played to a scoreless draw earlier in the season, this next meeting looks to have goals in store - with a struggling Fire defense and palyers returning from international duty. Tune in to hear the stars and strategies and how the Men in Red will match up against this Eastern Conference opponent. In the second half of the

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00:43:19

It's the Same Thing Every Week! Fire Lose to DC United

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2024/09/10

Hey, soccer fans! Does it feel like we've seen this before? It's because we have! The Chicago Fire do the same thing every week, and every week the wonder why they can't win a game. Once again, the Men in Red come out flat, concede early, and then are forced to try to break down a defensive-minded opponent. Don't let the possession numbers fool you, the Fire were not in control of this game at any time. Stay tuned as our host breaks down the lineups, stats, and play of the team.It's not all bad,

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00:25:14

So You're Saying there's a Chance: Fire vs. DC United...

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2024/09/06

Hey, soccer fans! This weekend, the Chicago Fire welcome another struggling Eastern Conference team in DC United. In this episode, Nick highlights the top players from DC and how the Men in Red should approach the game from a tactical standpoint. The Fire could win, the Fire should win, but they'll need to come out fast and shut down Christian Benteke before they actually win. In the second half of the show, Nick discusses the departure of Carlos Bocanegra from his role in the Atlanta United front

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00:41:47

No Messi, No Problem: Fire Embarrassed by Suarez,...

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2024/09/03

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire marketing team called it the hottest night of the summer, I call it an embarrassment. The Men in Red looked to put up a fight against Inter Miami, but an own-goal by Tobias Salquist quickly changed the mood, and the home team was never really in the game after that. Tune in for our host's commentary of the goals, the statistics, and the impact of this match on the Chicago Fire's season. In the second half of the show, Nick reviews the USMNT roster for upcoming

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00:38:09

Yes, Call It a Comeback: Fire Salvage a Point at NYCFC

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2024/08/27

Hey, soccer fans! Don't call it a comeback? Yes, it was absolutely a comeback for the Chicago Fire in New York! Both teams should be ashamed of how they played during this match, but the visiting Men in Red, take home a point from Citi Field and NYCFC after a late goal by Hugo Cuypers and a stoppage time winner from the PK spot by Brian Gutierrez. Tune in as Nick breaks down the plays, the stats, and what it means for the Fire's spot in the Eastern Conference standings.In the second half of the

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00:41:23

No Place Like Home: Nick's Back from Vacation, Shaq's...

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2024/08/22

Hey, soccer fans! There's no place like home - and Nick is back home from vacation to Greece to recap all the Chicago Fire news from the summer transfer window. Most notably, Xerdan Shaqiri parts ways with the Men in Red and returns home to sign with FC Basel in Switzerland. Nick looks back on the tenure of the "Swiss Magician" in Chicago and what it meant for the club. Also, we explore the news of Sporting Director Georg Heitz announcing he's stepping down from the Fire after the

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00:30:34

A Brief History of the US Open Cup

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2024/08/14

Hey, soccer fans! In this special episode, Nick gives a brief history of the US Open Cup - the oldest soccer tournament in the United States, and one of the oldest in the world. He gives you the general history, the qualification and tournament process, and highlights the winningest teams and players with the most goals. He also discusses the recent controversy surrounding Major League Soccer's decision to not send their senior teams, and why there's more to it than just MLS trying to kill business

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