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Fire goalie Gabriel Slonina picks United States over Poland

In a social media post explaining his decision, Slonina said “my heart is American.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire blow lead in 91st minute, settle for draw with Red Bulls

Xherdan Shaqiri gave the Fire a 3-2 lead in the 89th minute, but it lasted only two minutes as Patryk Klimala scored to keep the Fire in search of their first victory since March 19.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire errors lead to 2-1 loss to FC Cincinnati

Chris Mueller made his first start and Jairo Torres debuted, but a pair of self-inflicted mistakes extended the Fire’s MLS losing streak to four.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Fire’s winless streak reaches six after rout

Ronaldo Cisneros had a hat trick for Atlanta United, which pulled away in a 4-1 victory. Chinonso Offor scored his first goal of the season for the Fire.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire’s offensive woes in danger of overshadowing defensive strength

While they’ve established themselves as perhaps the best defensive team in Major League Soccer by allowing a league-low two goals, the Fire’s MLS-worst five goals have prevented them from converting that stinginess into victories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire suffer first loss of season

Brian Gutierrez’s second yellow card proved costly Saturday against Orlando City.

Chicago Sun-Times

With their new developmental side, Fire prospects have bridge to first team

Chicago Fire II is “a very important aspect of what we do here,” coach Ezra Hendrickson said.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Despite hot start, Fire see room for improvement

The Fire have their best record through four games since 2009 but see some weaknesses that must be addressed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why Pilsen is the ‘perfect place’ for Mike Magee

When Magee set out to build a distillery/tasting room (complete with a street soccer field) for the Sneaky Fox vodka he created in 2018, Pilsen drew him in because it had the kind of property he needed but also has stayed true to itself.

Chicago Sun-Times

Xherdan Shaqiri scores first goal for new side since Lyon exit

Shaqiri moved to Major League Soccer side the Chicago Fire in February after enduring a nightmare spell at Lyon, becoming a key player for Ezra Hendrickson's surprise title challengers

Daily Mirror

Is Fire midfielder Gaston Gimenez performing like a Designated Player?

To some, Gimenez is a DP who hasn’t had the game-breaking moments to justify his contract. To others, he’s an important cog who makes crucial contributions that might go under the radar.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Ezra Hendrickson went from the Caribbean to Chicago Fire coach — as told by his MLS and high school teammates

CHICAGO — Kokomo was nothing like the small village Ezra Hendrickson emigrated from when he was 13.

Chicago Tribune

Fire earn draw vs. Inter Miami in coach Ezra Hendrickson’s debut

The Fire had the best scoring chance when Stanislav Ivanov rattled the far post with a shot in the 31st minute.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why Ezra Hendrickson’s goals with the Fire go beyond winning

Hendrickson feels pressure not just to win for his new team, but for other Black coaches.

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Xherdan Shaqiri makes it clear: he joined Fire to win

During an exclusive interview with the Sun-Times, the two-time Champions League-winner Shaqiri said he’s "always hungry for titles."

Chicago Tribune

Xherdan Shaqiri signs with Fire for club-record $7.5 million fee — team’s most significant signing in years: ‘Within 2 to 3 minutes, I knew this guy is for real’

CHICAGO — With the Feb. 26 season opener fast approaching, the Chicago Fire needed to make a significant deal to upgrade their roster.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire with work to do as training camp rolls on

The Fire have two open Designated Player slots and pressing needs in attack after moving on from Robert Beric, Alvaro Medran, Luka Stojanovic and Ignacio Aliseda.

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