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Brian Gutierrez and Richard Ledezma, who have both American and Mexican citizenships, have finalized their one-time switch and will compete for the Mexican national team going forward after coming up with the USMNT.

Chicago Fire News / Field Level Media / December 31

Fire sign veteran GK Josh Cohen through June 2027

The Chicago Fire announced the signing of free agent goalkeeper Josh Cohen on Wednesday. Cohen, 33, is under contract through June 2027 with a club option for the 2027-28 campaign.

Robin Lod News / Field Level Media / December 26

Fire add M Robin Lod on multi-year free-agent deal

The Chicago Fire boosted their offensive potential Friday by signing 2024 All-Star Robin Lod to a free-agent contract. The deal runs through June 30, 2028, the team announced.

Chicago Fire News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Potential Lewandowski Chicago Fire Transfer Would Shift MLS Power Balance

Barcelona and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski is reportedly considering the option of joining the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer. According to the

Brian Gutierrez News / Field Level Media / December 13

Fire transfer M Brian Gutierrez to CD Guadalajara

The Fire transferred Chicago native and homegrown midfielder Brian Gutierrez to Club Deportivo Guadalajara for what the MLS club called a "multi-million-dollar transfer fee." The Athletic pegged the deal at $5 million.

Chicago Fire News / Field Level Media / December 10

Fire sign MLS NEXT Pro standout Jason Shokalook

The Chicago Fire signed forward Jason Shokalook through the 2026 season Wednesday with options for 2027-28. The 23-year-old claimed the MLS NEXT Pro league's Golden Boot in 2025 with 20 goals in 22 matches for Chicago Fire II.

Chicago Fire News / Field Level Media / December 2

Fire acquire South African D Mbekezeli Mbokazi

The Chicago Fire acquired defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi from South African side Orlando Pirates on Tuesday. The 20-year-old South African center back is under contract through 2029 with an option for 2030.

Brian Gutierrez News / Field Level Media / November 20

Report: Liga MX sides pursuing Fire M Brian Gutierrez

Multiple Liga MX clubs have submitted bids to sign Chicago Fire midfielder Brian Gutierrez, The Athletic reported. CF Monterrey is in negotiations with the MLS club, which previously rejected a bid from C.D.

Chicago Fire News / Field Level Media / November 7

Fire acquire M Anton Saletros from Sweden's AIK

The Chicago Fire acquired veteran midfielder Anton Saletros from Swedish top-flight side AIK on Friday. The 29-year-old Swede tallied 19 goals and 23 assists in 225 matches with the Stockholm-based club.

Chicago Fire News / Field Level Media / October 22

Fire end playoff-win drought, KO Orlando in East wild-card game

Hugo Cuypers recorded a second-half brace and the Chicago Fire picked up their first playoff win in 16 years with a dominating 3-1 triumph over Orlando City in an Eastern Conference wild-card match on Wednesday night in Bridgeview, Ill.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / October 22

Chicago thumps Orlando to seal first MLS playoff win since 2009

The Chicago Fire beat Orlando City 3-1 in Bridgeview, Illinois, to seal its wild-card spot in the 2025 MLS playoff knockout rounds.

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Chicago Fire News / Field Level Media / October 18

Fire catch a break, earn crucial draw vs. Revs to reach playoffs

A late Dor Turgeman own goal helped secure a crucial point for the Chicago Fire in a 2-2 draw against the host New England Revolution on Saturday night.

Chicago Fire News / Field Level Media / October 17

Fire building momentum ahead of finale vs. Revs

The Chicago Fire will look to extend their unbeaten streak to five matches when they visit the New England Revolution on Saturday evening in Foxborough, Mass.

Chicago Fire News / Extratime Talk / September 15

The Chicago Fire Playoff Push: Could an Underdog Run Ignite MLS Cup Chaos?

The Eastern Conference playoff race has been a tight battle for the Chicago Fire, with teams fighting back and forth, leaving no clear order in sight. It has been mostly the same nine teams fighting for spots, with Philadelphia and Cincinnati alternating the top two spots in the league.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 13

NYCFC dent Fire's playoff hopes with 3-1 victory

Alonso Martinez scored off a deflected ball after a corner kick in the 57th minute to help lift New York City FC to a 3-1 win over the host Chicago Fire on Saturday.

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Gregg Berhalter's Heartbreaking Reaction To Son's Penalty Miss In USMNT Vs Costa Rica

In Minneapolis, the 2025 Gold Cup quarter-final between the USMNT and Costa Rica delivered a penalty shootout that gripped the nation. Former USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter sat just like any other fan, in the stands, eyes fixed on his son, Sebastian, as he stepped up for a crucial penalty kick.

Chicago Fire News / Yardbarker / June 11

A new stadium will take the Fire to the next level in MLS

Following Frank Klopas’ disastrous spell as manager, former USMNT boss Gregg Berhalter has come in and steadied the ship. Now, following the announcement of their new stadium, the Chicago Fire are a franchise on the rise in MLS.

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