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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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00:28:24

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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00:42:10

Chicago Fire FC Holiday Roundup - Part 1

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2025/12/24

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back with his holiday round-up of all things Chicago Fire FC and Major League Soccer. In Part 1, he reviews the latest reporting on the club's meetings with star Poland and Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski. Things look to be progressing, but slowly. Tune in as Nick gives his thoughts on how Lewa could fit within the Fire's system and what their roster could look in over the next few seasons. In the second half of the show, Nick discusses the Men in Red's MLS SuperDraft

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00:49:48

Fire Farewells and USMNT World Cup Draw

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2025/12/13

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back talking all things Chicago Fire FC, Major League Soccer, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tune in as he says farewell to Brian Gutierrez, who transferred to Chivas in Liga MX, and to Giorgos Koutsias, who had his loan to FC Lugano in Switzerland made permanent. The Men in Red will have to make up for the offense lost, but Nick think that will come after they fix the defense. Tune and see if you agree with his analysis.Next, Nick looks at the ConcacafChampions Cup draw

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00:34:17

Cup Talk: MLS Cup Recap and US Open Cup Update

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2025/12/09

Hey, soccer fans! And congratulations to Inter Miami CF on their MLS Cup victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps! In this episode, Nick breaks down the stats, the big plays, and the just what the Herons did to win their first Major League Soccer championship. Though cheering against the Boys in Pink, Nick realized that the 'Caps never had control of the match despite the strong statistics. But, Miami is a team that bought its title - a strategy that is difficult to maintain - while Vancouver is a team

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00:28:35

MLS Cup 2025 Preview & Prediction

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2025/12/05

Hey, soccer fans! MLS Cup 2025 is almost here! Who takes home the trophy: Inter Miami aka Messi & Friends or the Vancouver Whitecaps? Nick breaks down the matchup, the stars who will impact the game, and gives his reactions to the pick from the pundits at Major League Soccer.Later in the show, Nick extols the passion of the South African soccer fans that has come in full-force from the Chicago Fire signing Mbekezeli Mbokazi, the rising center back star from the Orlando Pirates. He also provides

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00:43:49

Chicago Fire FC Offseason Transfer Talk

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2025/12/02

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back after a Thanksgiving week vacation to Rome. (Be sure to check him on YouTube wearing his new Roma jersey.) He's still a little jet-lagged, but brings to you all the transfer talk surrounding the Chicago Fire. Is Georgios Koutsias likely to return to the Windy City? Will Brian Gutierrez make his move to Liga MX? Just how good is the new center back signing from South Africa, Mbekezeli Mbokazi? Tune in and Nick will answer all these questions and more! Tune in and join

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00:33:16

Chicago Fire FC 2026 Schedule Breakdown

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2025/11/23

Hey, soccer fans! Major League Soccer and the Chicago Fire have released their 2026 season schedule. Listen in as Nick gives you the breakdown of the season, the matches he's highlighted, and what the Men in Red's non-conference opponents look like. The Fire's 2026 season has a long home stretch, a long away stretch, and featured matches against the Philadelphia Union, Vancouver Whitecaps, and Inter Miami. We also see the Fire host Sporting Kansas City and the Portland Timbers, while travelling to

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00:47:09

Major League Signings, Ernst Tanner Scandal, and...

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2025/11/20

Hey, soccer fans! The post-season is roster build season! Clubs all around Major League Soccer are releasing players, extending contracts, and exercising options on big names and depth pieces. While the Chicago Fire made news signing Andre Franco and Anton Saletros, there are a now a number of available players with MLS experience the Men in Red should consider evaluating.Would you like Giacomo Vrioni backing up Hugo Cuypers? How about Sean Johnson returngin to Chicago to back up Chris Brady? Could

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00:47:55

Major League Calendar Shift: MLS Approves Calendar...

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2025/11/14

Hey, soccer fans! They finally did it. Major League Soccer has approved a calendar shift. Starting with the 2027 season, the league calendar will run from July to May, with a winter break. Tune in as Nick gives you all the facts, goes over all the reactions, and reads you the quotes from the decision-makers in MLS. This is a historic development.As part of the news, MLS has announced that it will not require a separate subscription to MLS Season Pass, and that all games and content will be

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00:26:17

Chicago Fire FC Offseason Moves and MLS Updates

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2025/11/14

Hey, soccer fans! There were some major announcements from the Chicago Fire and Major League Soccer recently. In this episode, Nick gives all the deatils on the permanent signing of Andre Franco from FC Porto and the finalized deal to bring Anton Saletros to the Men in Red from AIK in Sweden. Could these two also be playing with Walker Zimmerman, who leaves Nashville SC as a free-agent? Nick breaks down how he'd fit tactically and within Greg Berhalter's system. Don't forget to subscribe and follow

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00:45:59

Chicago Fire FC: 2025 Season Extinguised

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2025/11/05

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire's 2025 has come to a close, with a disappointing defeat against the Philadelphia Union. The play on the field was terrible, and the behavior of a number of fans was even worse. We talk about the poor performances, touch on the future of the team, and quickly recap the playoff picture from around Major League Soccer.Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on

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00:31:14

Chicago Fire FC: Still More to Play For

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2025/10/30

Hey, soccer fans! The MLS Playoffs are in full swing, and the Chicago Fire provided the most exciting match of the first round when they took Supporters' Shield winner Philadelphia Union to penalties, ultimately falling short of the upset. The Men in Red came out with a game plan to play ugly, slow things down, and look for counter-attack opportunities. Despite excuting well, the Fire found themselves in 2-0 hole late, but stormed back behind goals from Jonathan Bamba and Jack Elliott. This team

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00:35:52

Chicago Fire FC: Thrive and Advance

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2025/10/24

Hey, soccer fans! Nick has somewhat recovered from his night at the MLS Play-In Game where the Chicago Fire defeated Orlando City 3-1 to advance to the 1st round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. The Men in Red played a nearly perfect match, outworking, outplaying, and outcoaching their opposition. Brian Gutierrez opened the scoring, and Hugo Cuypers sealed the win with two goals of his own. But no one on the Fire had a poor or even mediocre match. This will surely give the Fire faithful a boost of

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00:28:02

Chicago Fire Playoff Preview

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2025/10/21

Hey, soccer fans! It's the Major League Soccer Post-Season! The playoffs are finally here, and the Chicago Fire are finally back! Tune in as Nick breaks down the match up between the Men in Red and Orlando City. He looks at the stats, the players to watch, and gives his prediction for the play-in game. He looks at the rest of the playoff matchups and even takes a peek ahead to the possible Fire - Union matchup in the First Round.Nick concludes the show talking about Golden Boot winners and the

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00:23:16

Chicago Fire Return to the MLS Cup Playoffs

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2025/10/17

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire return to the MLS Cup Playoffs, but will they be in the play-in game or able to secure a guaranteed first round appearance (complete with guaranteed home-match)? Tune in as Nick breaks down the scenarios. For the Men in Red to jump as high as 6th or 7th, they need to defeat the New England Revolution on Decision Day and need a little help from Nashville and Orlando City dropping points. It's not a wild scenario to see the Fire make a jump up the table on the final

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00:24:47

Chicago Fire, USMNT, and MLS Updates

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2025/10/09

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire have the weekend off, but there is no shortage of soccer and MLS headlines. Tune in as Nick looks at the MLS playoff picture, breaks down the domestic and international schedule, and reviews the top headlines from around Major League Soccer.He analyzes the USMNT roster for the upcoming friendlies, identifying which players could have an impact on the field, and which players could have an impact in training and the locker room. The time is now for the USA to look

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00:41:38

Clinched! Chicago Fire back in MLS Playoffs

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2025/10/07

Hey, soccer fans! Rejoice! The Chicago Fire are back in the Major League Soccer post-season for the first time since 2017. After an incredible performance by the Men in Red against Inter Miami - winning in Ft. Lauderdale by a score of 5-3 - the Fire eliminate the Red Bulls and secure the last spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Tune in to hear what this match meant from a lifelong Fire fan and how the team can use it as inspiration for a playoff run. Nick next looks at the Fire's match against

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00:28:21

Cooked the Crew: Chicago Fire FC Inch Closer to Playoffs

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2025/09/29

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire cooked the Columbus Crew over the weekend. Despite three goals being called back, the Men in Red defeated their Eastern Conference rival 2-0 behind goals from Andrew Gutman and Hugo Cuypers. The Fire dominated their opponent by keeping their three centerback system and pushing their wingbacks up the pitch. Tune in to hear the stats, goals, and how the Fire can make the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe,

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00:29:59

Chicago Fire FC Headlines

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2025/09/23

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire secured a key road win at Minnesota United over the weekend, keeping them 9th in the table and hopeful to reach the post-season. They played what may have been their best game of the years defeating the Loons 3-0. Though facing a rotated home squad, the Men in Red handled business with goals from Joel Waterman, Dje D'avilla, and Philip Zinckernagel. Tune in as we break down the stats and the performances, and look at the headlines that came from this result. Nick

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