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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

00:30:58

Legendary Chicago Fire Performance vs. Nashville SC

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2026/04/07

Hey, soccer fans! Chicago Fire FC defeated Nashville SC 1-0 over the weekend. Since joining Major League Soccer, Nashville has gotten the best of the Men in Red, winning 9 of 10 matches. But the Fire put together a legendary performance with Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Jack Elliott, Maren Haile-Selassie, and Chris Brady deliverying highlights that will be talked about for years to come. And that's not to mention Philip Zinckernagel scoring the fastest goal in club history! Tune in as Nick gives you a recap

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00:28:25

Chicago Fire Host Red Hot Nashville SC and US Open...

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2026/04/03

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire host a red hot Nashville SC team this weekend at Soldier Field. Tune in as Nick previews the matchup, including the tactics and players the Men in Red need to watch out for. Hany Mukhtar, Sam Surridge, and Cristian Espinoza make from a triple-threat - not unlike the Fire's own Hugo Cuypres, Jonathan Bamba, and Philip Zinckernagel. We'll see which offense wins the day and which defense can disrupt their opponents.Nick also discusses the spectacular goal from

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00:32:13

Spring Break Vibes, Fire at Union Recap, and...

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2026/03/31

Hey, soccer fans! Hope you all had a great Spring Break and soccer International Break, and you're ready for Major League Soccer to be back in action! In this episode, Nick breaks down the Chicago Fire's victory over the Philadelphia Union, noting the goals but also worried about the narrow victory over the worst team in MLS. He also discussed the status, lineups, and standings. In the second half of the show, Nick examines the MLS Sprint Season and the signing of Antoine Griezmann by Orlando City

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00:55:56

Nick Gets Angry Recapping the Chicago Fire Loss to DC...

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2026/03/17

Hey, soccer fans! Are you as angry as Nick is? On a cold night on the lakefront, the Chicago Fire frustrated fans with bad officiating, bad tactics, and bad individual performances en route to a 2-1 loss against DC United. Tune in as Nick breaks down the problems with the ref, the poos line-up and tactical choices, and wonders when the attacking players will actually start shooting on goal.In the second half of the show, Nick recaps the Concacaf Champions Cup tournament and results so far. He gives

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00:39:56

Chicago Fire at Columbus Crew Recap and MLS Gambling...

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2026/03/11

Hey, soccer fans! No one likes boring soccer, and no one likes a draw. So by that logic, no one liked the Chicago Fire's match against the Columbus Crew this weekend. Both teams were dealing with injuries and neither wanted to press their attack too hard and give up a an easy counter-attack goal to lose the match. As a result, we saw a game played in the middle third of the field. There were a couple good chances by each team - for the Men in Red, newcomers Dylan Borso and Mbekezeli Mbokazi could've

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00:17:00

Mbokazi Scouting Report and Chicago Fire at Columbus...

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2026/03/06

Hey, soccer fans! This weekend, the Chicago Fire travel to Ohio to face Eastern Conference rivals Columbus Crew. The Crew are at home for the first time this young season and are looking for their first win. Led by Diego Rossi and Waseem Abou Ali, the home team will have a potent offense. But can they find success against Jack Elliott, Joel Waterman, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, and the Fire backline? Can the Crew hold off the attack of Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba, and Philip Zinckernagel? Tune in as Nick

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00:57:13

Chicago Fire defeat CF Montreal - Match Recap and...

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2026/03/04

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back talking Chicago Fire FC and talking about a win during their home opener. Goals from Jonathan Bamba, Hugo Cuypers, and Robin Lod propelled the Men in Red to a victory despite playing with 10-men after a questionable Jonathan Dean red card. Tune in as Nick breaks down teh goals, the key plays, and the stand-out player performances. He also provides a round-up of all the latest Chicago Fire and MLS headlines, including updates on the new stadium at The 78, the failed Kit

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01:01:53

Chicago Fire Match Recap vs. Houston and Attacking...

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2026/02/25

Hey, soccer fans! MLS is back! Nick recaps the Chicago Fire's openeing weekend loss in Houston to the Dynamo by looking at the goals, stats, and general poor performance by the Men in Red. We also hear from our very own soccer scout, John Donovan, on his analysis of the match.Nick concludes his series on player profiles, discussing the history and recent performance of the attacking players for the Fire. He projects where the wingers and strikers will be throughout the course of the season and

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01:03:13

Chicago Fire vs. Houston Dynamo Preview and Favian...

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2026/02/20

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back talking the Chicago Fire stadium developments, roster updates, and firing back at the MLS Soccer Staff pundits and analysts who think the Men in Red will regress this season. What do Kaylen Kyle and Bradley Wright-Phillips know about Chicago anyway!? More people should listen to Dax McCarty.In the second half of the show, Nick brings in special guest Favian Renkel of Kickbase. A longtime MLS journalist and longer time MLS fan, Favian gives his reactions on the Fire's

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00:40:07

Chicago Fire FC Pre-Season Wrap Up and Midfielder...

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2026/02/17

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire concluded their preseason at the Coachella Valley Invitational with a 4-3 loss to the Portland Timbers. Tune in as Nick gives you his notes on the pre-season, including how the Men in Red can improve on defense, sustain their offense, and still surprise a few teams this season.We also continue our series on player profiles, this episode focusing on the Fire midfielders. Get the background info and projections on Anton Saletros, Robin Lod, Andre Franco, Dje

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00:28:02

Chicago Fire FC Preseason Notes and Player Profiles:...

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2026/02/13

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire's pre-season continues and Nick has all his notes on their latest match, a 2-2 draw against Austin FC. Goals from Andrew Gutman and Jack Elliott came off of corner kicks, and set-piece coach Ryan Needs seems to finally be making an impact on the squad. The Men in Red still need to shore up some gaps in the backline, but the attack looks as threatenting as it's ever been.Nick continues his player profiles in this episode, focusing on the outside backs: Gutman,

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00:33:26

Chicago Fire FC Preseason vs. LA Galaxy Recap and...

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2026/02/09

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire took to the pitch for their first match in the Coachella Valley Invitational and defeated the LA Galaxy by a score of 3-2. Tune in as Nick breaks down the lineups, notable plays, and the goals - scored by Cuypers, Zinckernagel, and Mueller - and what it means for the upcoming regular season.Nick also continues his player profiles series, this time focusing on the Fire's centerbacks. Listen in as he gives you the background, projections, salary info, and bios of

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00:38:49

Chicago Fire FC Roster Updates and Goalkeeper Profiles

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2026/02/06

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back discussed the latest news in Major League Soccer and the Chicago Fire. This episode, he reviews the Men in Red's acquisition of three additional international roster spots, how their value has increased, and how the Fire still need to get into roster compliance. He also ponders on the role of MLS in the development of American players. Has MLS killed development for the sake of monopolizing talent? Do they owe "American soccer" or the USMNT a duty to develop

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00:33:29

Chicago Fire FC Media Day Reactions

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2026/02/02

Hey, soccer fans! New month, new opportunities, new shows! The Chicago Fire had their media day last week, and Gregg Berhalter and his players gave us a lot of great quotes to analyze. Nick focused on themes of expectations and new player integration - perenneial playoff appearances is now the floor for the club, and there are players that appear to be eyeing a trophy this season. Tune in to hear the quotes and Nick's reactions.Nick also provides an update on Major League SOccer's newest partner,

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00:39:31

Chicago Fire FC and MLS Roster Rules Updates

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2026/01/25

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back with all the latest updates frm around Major League Soccer and the Chicago Fire as it relates to roster construction and transfers. Tune in has he reviews the six amendments to the roster rules and regulations in MLS and how the Men in Red - and the rest of the league - are already using them to their advantage.Nick also runs another lighting-round of transfer updates, informing you of all the moves from around the league. How active has your team been this

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00:38:50

Chicago Fire FC Roster Moves - Acosta and Dithejane

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2026/01/17

Hey, soccer fans! I hope you're keeping warm this January. The Chicago Fire certainly are keeping us engaged with the latest transfer moves - Kellyn Acosta and the club have mutually parted ways. The MLS veteran helped bring the Men in Red into a new era under Gregg Berhalter, setting standards in training, professionalism, and play - and gave us one of the most memorable goals in Chicago Fire history, the Windy City Miracle against Montreal in 2024. Tune in to hear Nick's thoughts on Acosta's

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00:39:22

Do Former Chicago Fire Coaches Succeed Abroad?

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2026/01/10

Hey, soccer fans! Happy New Year! The sudden firing of Wilfried Nancy by Celtic Football Club got Nick thinking: Can Major League Soccer coaches find success abroad? To test this theory, he looks at the recent, former coaches of the Chicago Fire: Frank Klopas, Ezra Hendrickson, Raphael Wicky, and Veljko Paunovic. Despite the small sample size, Nick is able to draw some larger conclusions based on the former managers of the Men in Red.Tune in as he breaks down their careers and analyzes whether MLS

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00:33:26

Chicago Fire New Year Transfers: Reynolds Out, Cohen In

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2026/01/04

Happy New Year, soccer fans! With the new year comes new roster moves for Chicago Fire FC. They transfer homegrown defender Justin Reynolds to Sporting Kansas City and sign free agent goalkeeper Josh Cohen. Tune in as Nick breaks down the details of the transfers and gives his opinions on how this strengthens the Men in Red for the upcoming 2026 MLS season. These moves create some flexibility to roster Robin Lod and provide an improvement at the backgup goalkeeper position. Cohen also brings a

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00:28:24

Chicago Fire FC Holiday Roundup - Part 3: Robin Lod...

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2025/12/28

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back with Part 3 of his holiday roundup. In this part, he discussed the Chicago Fire's latest acquisition: free agent midfielder Robin Lod. While not a like-for-like replacement of Brian Gutierrez or famed international talent, Lod bring a toughness, winning pedigree, and consistent on-field performance that the Men in Red will surely benefit from. Lod had a distinguished career with Minnesota United, and his experience in MLS is another factor that benefits Chicago.Nick

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00:39:33

Chicago Fire FC Holiday Roundup - Part 2

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2025/12/26

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back with Part 2 of his Chicago Fire and Major League Soccer holiday roundup. Today, he discusses the rumored divisional realignment that could take place with the 2027-2028 MLS season. This alignment would see the departure from the current Eastern/Western Conferences and transition to six, geographic based divisions, specifically: Midwest: Chicago Fire, Minnesota United, St. Louis City, Sporting KC, FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew. Pacific/Northwest: Portland Timbers,

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