Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast

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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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FTF Ep. 63 - The Offseason Begins!

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11/29/23 • 45 min

Hey, soccer fans! Fresh off the contact extensions of front office executives Georg Heitz and Sebastian Pelzer, the Chicago Fire have started making off-season moves. They announced their options on players and even made a signing! Listen as our host breaks down the players that remain on the Men in Red, why they were mostly expected, and how the new transfer in - Tom Barlow, formerly of New York Red Bulls - will affect the roster construction.

Nick also discusses the latest statement from defender Carlos Teran about him wanting to play in Europe, and what would it take for him to be transferred for several millions of dollars. We wrap up this episode with a recap of the MLS Cup Playoffs, and look forward to the conference finals.

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FTF Ep. 9 - Chicago Fire vs. FC Cincinnati Preview

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03/17/23 • 21 min

Hey, Fire fans! The Men in Red return home after a disappointing road loss to the Philadelphia Union. Are they up to the task against Midwest and Eastern Conference rival FC Cincinnati? They better be! (Though our host isn't optimistic.)

Tune in as we preview the Chicago Fire's next matchup vs. Cincy. Nick expects Cincy to press, counter-press, and generate a lot of scoring chances, while he expects the Fire to come out with a similar defensive game-plan as they had vs. Philly (and look how that worked out).

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FTF Ep. 14 - What did we just watch? Fire Flat vs. DC United

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04/03/23 • 33 min

Hey, Fire fans! What did we just watch? I wish I could say the Chicago Fire's flat play vs. DC United was a bad April Fool's joke, but sadly it's a result of an anemic offense, a defense barely holding it together, and a head coach unable to adjust/adapt over the course of a game...or a season...or his career (TBD).

In today's show, our host looks at the offensive woes and how the team is operating on the slimmest of margins for error. Defensively, the team got lucky that Taxi Fountas and Christian Benteke had off-games, otherwise this could've been a 3-0 route at home. (And defense is supposed to be their strength!) Finally, Nick breaks down Fire manager Ezra Hendrickson's post-game comments, revealing that Ezra literally doesn't have the answers.

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Opa! Koutsias winner beats Red Bulls in Chicago!

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09/17/24 • 35 min

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. LAFC have re-signed Carlos Vela and added depth to their defense and bench, and Inter Miami have extended the contract of homegrown midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi.

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Decision Day Preview: Fire Host Nashville in Battle of the Bad

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10/16/24 • 39 min

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 half of the show, Nick comments on articles from Tom Boget and Matt Doyle about the Chicago Fire's season and what to expect in the off-season. These MLS pundits expand on our conversations about Gregg Berhalter's job, pieces to build around, and players to unload. Tune in for all this and more with Feed the Fire!

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FTF Ep. 91 - Chicago Fire vs. TFC Preview

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06/11/24 • 38 min

Hey, soccer fans! Did you enjoy the bye week? I certainly hope the Chicago Fire took the week off to rest, reset, and prepare for their next stretch of away games. Their next match is a difficult but not impossible one at Toronto. While first year manager John Herdman has improved The Reds from last season, they will be without starters Federico Bernardeschi and Nicsoen Gomis due to red card suspensions. I think the Men in Red come home with a 2-1 victory, but they can't take a step back from their recent run of form.

In the second half of the show, we look at headlines from around the league - the Giakoumakis transfer, FC Dallas fire head coach Nico Estevez, and Brian Gutierrez has the 15th highest jersey sale of the 2024 MLS season so far! To close out, we take a brief look at the United States Men's National Team's 5-1 loss to Colombia in an international friendly.

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So What's Another Loss? Fire lose to Charlotte, Miami clinch the Shield

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10/04/24 • 27 min

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 the Herons set the single season point record, win MLS Cup, or both? Nick looks at the past teams that have done it and how the odds of Messi & Co. pulling off this feat aren't too low.

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FTF Ep. 71 - Critical of the Coaching Staff

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01/23/24 • 40 min

Hey, soccer fans! Welcome back to Feed the Fire, where our host is fired up about Frank Klopas' new staff. He bring in new assistant coaches - Paulo Nagamura and Carlos Garcia - two coaches without any success at the MLS level, and sees the need for two video analysts. At least he kept Zach Thornton.

In the 2nd half of the show, we look at the meniscus injury to starting CB Carlos Teran, provide out takes on the movement of Chicago Sports teams and their stadiums, and review the MLS Transfer Tracker.

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A Fitting End: Fire End the Season with a Loss

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10/22/24 • 55 min

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 post-season awards and goes over the favorites for MLS MVP, Newcomer of the Year, Coach of the Year, and others. Tune in for all this and more in this episode of Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast.

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