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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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00:37:52

The Bonfire | Tata's Out; Fire take on hobbled ATL |...

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2026/04/10

The Fire are back at home as they take on Atlanta United, a team that's trying to go back to the future, reuniting Miguel Almirón and Tata Martino. So far, it hasn't gone great, and Tata's out for this one after a red card received during a mass confrontation during last week's loss to the Crew. John and Tim chat about why that is as well as what to expect from the Fire after their second win in a row, even as they once again featured a new Starting XI combination with Hugo Cuypers

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00:40:28

The Bonfire | Coyotes: Ugly | Fire Beat Nashville In...

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2026/04/07

Zinck scores the Fire's fastest goal in team history and Brady's acrobatic saves push keep the clean sheet — giving he Fire their second-ever win against a Nashville side that came to town undefeated and atop the Supporters Shield standings. And all of that without Hugo Cuypers in a game where a still-recuperating Jack Elliott was thrust into the XI at the last minute John and Tim talk about another complete team performance where it felt like the Fire felt comfortable seeing what feels like

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00:24:13

The Bonfire | Previewing Nashville with Apple TV's...

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2026/04/03

John and Tim invite Kyndra De St. Aubin from Apple TV to The Bonfire ahead of Chicago Fire's matchup against Nashville SC. The game, coming off the international break, will be the Fire's sternest test yet as they host the current Supporters Shield leaders at Soldier Field. Can Gregg Berhalter wash away the team's worst defeat in team history with a result at Soldier Field?

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01:05:34

Hot Takes LIVE | Put Zink on the Bench? Is the...

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2026/03/28

It's the end of March and the season hasn't gone exactly how GGG and the Fire have planned. Is All-Star performer Philip Zinkernagel headed to the bench? Mbekezeli Mbokazi came to Chicago with all of South Africa behind him, has he lived up to that kind of hype? Lod came in to compliment Franco like Brian Gutiérrez, has he filled the hole? Live call-ins are back! Recorded LIVE March 26th, 2026.

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00:51:47

The Bonfire | True Grit: Fire Down Union in Philly |...

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2026/03/23

The Fire go to Philadelphia — the team that won the Supporters Shield last year and ended their season — and walk away with 3 points after a gritty team effort. John and Tim break down a strong team performance where Hugo Cuypers bags his fourth goal in as many appearances and Bamba bags another. They talk about Viktor Radojeviç's first serious minutes with the Fire and the maturation of the squad in a game where Radojević, along with teammates like Djé D'Avilla and Mobkezeli Mobkazi,

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00:21:14

The Bonfire | Apple TV's Danny Higginbotham helps...

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2026/03/19

John and Tim invite Apple TV's Danny Higginbotham to The Bonfire ahead of Chicago Fire's matchup against the Philadelphia Union. Saturday's game is a playoff rematch against two teams who find themselves lower on the table than they would have expected. Can the Fire use their fluid and speedy offense to unlock Philp Zinkernagel? Mbekezeli Mbokazi will look to continue to build his resume ahead of a chance at a World Cup callup.

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00:45:45

The Bonfire | The Vibes are Off as DC topple the Fire...

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2026/03/16

John and Tim gather around The Bonfire after the Fire drop 3 points to DC United in a come-from-behind loss at home. A handful of first teamers started in the Fire II win over Chattanooga FC. GGG and the Fire continue to struggle with Guti-Franco sized hole in the midfield. Philip Zinkernagel does a lot but the offense isn't finding the back of net during the run of play.

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00:28:10

The Bonfire | Can the Fire have a Blast Against DC? |...

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2026/03/12

John and Tim invite Apple TV's Nate Bukaty around The Bonfire ahead of the Fire's upcoming clash against DC United. Bukaty has a warning for the Chicago Fire; DC is going to slow down the game. How will GGG structure his attack as the offense looks to build some consistency in 2026. Nate calls for Zinkernagel to be unlocked and sings the praises of surprise game ball winner Dylan Borso.Pre-order Nate's new book, Perfect Pitch: How Kansas City Became the Heart of American Soccer and

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00:47:46

The Bonfire | Gregg Steals Crewmas | S4:E11

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2026/03/10

John and Tim chat at The Bonfire in the wake of Gregg Berhalter's side moving to 1-1-1 with a draw in Columbus. Chris Mueller starts up top after Hugo Cuypers sat out with an injury. The Fire return to 3 in the back and keep a clean sheet against a Crew side that historically puts goals past Chicago's Keepers. Chris Brady gave a strong performance against a side that generated 1.7xG.

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00:48:20

The Bonfire | Crew v Fire Preview | S4:E10

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2026/03/05

John and Tim gather 'round The Bonfire and look ahead to Columbus, where the Fire take on the Crew this weekend. Joe Mansueto breaks ground on the club's new, privately funded home at The 78.

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00:51:18

The Bonfire | Red all Over | S4:E09

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2026/03/02

John and Tim join around The Bonfire and recap the Fire's first home win of the season. Jonathan Dean was sent off for a denial of goal scoring opportunity, but Gregg Berhalter's side added to Montréal's woes and saw out a 3-0 victory. Jonathan Bamba returns to the starting XI alongside Captain Jack Elliot, and Mauricio Pineda.

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01:09:27

Hot Takes LIVE | A New Hope | 401

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2026/02/28

Hot Takes LIVE is back! Join founder of MIR97, Matt Shableman, as he brings together a whole new crew of Fire sickos who rant, rave, and argue over YOUR Hot Takes. This week, Matt, Alan, and Daniel talk who's vital to the squad? Is Lewa the answer? Anyone on the team already a bust? Fire a top 3 team????Find us LIVE on the last Thursday of every month at https://www.youtube.com/@meninred97

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00:51:35

The Bonfire | Montréal Preview | S4:E08

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2026/02/26

The Fire are back at Soldier Field this Saturday for a matinée – appropriately against CF Montréal. John and Tim talk Montréal's season opener in what they could only call a "thumping," who will likely be back from injury for the Fire and talk about formations and tactics for the home opener. They also shout out the imminent return of the Boys II Men In Red, as Fire II take on Inter Miami II on Friday.

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00:58:47

The Bonfire | Fire have a problem in Houston; Cuypers...

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2026/02/23

John and Tim welcome MIR 97 Founder Matt Shabelman around the Bonfire to review what went wrong in the Fire's first action of the 2026. Houston recovered in the second half after Hugo Cuypers open his account in the first half. Get in your Hot Takes for the first Hot Takes LIVE of 2026, Live on the MIR97 YouTube page the last Thursday every month: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa69MnIXpPxQIRybHC9dq_xyMMh-IO3S9-4bynf3C9WiCNmA/viewform

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01:20:10

The Bonfire | Chicago Fire 2026 Season Preview | S4:E06

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2026/02/19

John sits down with Tim and Joseph Lowery of Backheeled.com to kick off the 2026 campaign as the Fire travel to Houston to open the season on Saturday. Omari Glasgow is loaned to Monterey Bay FC in the USL. The Fire release their new home kit that maintains the classic look of the club. Then, the guys preview the 2026 Chicago Fire season.https://www.backheeled.com/author/joseph-lowery/

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00:49:29

The Bonfire | Fire Headline Coachella | S4:E05

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2026/02/09

The Fire head to the Coachella Valley Invitational and open the last stage of preseason with a 3-2 win over the LA Galaxy as Mbokazi sees his debut for the Fire.

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00:51:46

The Bonfire | Fire reject Pumas $4M bid for...

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2026/02/03

John and Tim pull a chair up to The Bonfire to recap a quiet week in FireLand. Puso Dithejane will join the club for the next stretch of preseason. Pumas make a bid for Philip Zinkernagel, but are rejected by Chicago. MLS exports more players to Europe while continuing to acquire more talent this transfer window. Apple TV and MLS announce reductions to Spanish language broadcasts; where's the content? MLS signs partnership with Polymarket, an online, prediction market.

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00:52:49

The Bonfire | Fire return from Florida with 2...

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2026/01/26

John and Tim bundle up around The Bonfire while dreaming of being in Florida while reviewing two preseason wins for the Men in Red. Fire are sitting on $5.1M in GAM, what does that mean for the club in 2026?

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01:09:44

The Bonfire | Kellyn Acosta leaves, as Puso Dithejane...

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2026/01/19

John and Tim are joined by Drew Vanderploeg from the Home & Away pod to cover the upcoming (!!) preseason match against SKC. Kellyn Acosta moves to Europe after a lackluster stint in Chicago. At the same time, Puso Dithejane joins from TS Galaxy F.C. from South Africa's Betway Premiership.Correction: the Fire played Fortaleza EC during the 2025 preseason and will not being playing them in 2026.

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01:13:07

The Bonfire | Season 4 of The Bonfire! | S4:E01

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2026/01/12

John and Tim gather around the bonfire to kick off Season 4 with a mailbag! First, Raphaël Wicky returns to MLS as the next head coach of SKC. Justin Reynolds also moves to SKC, looking to secure more minutes. Guti makes his debut for Chivas and gets an assist. What would adding Robert Lewandowski mean for the roster build in 2026?

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