MLS Coaches on the Hot Seat as Regular Season Nears Conclusion A handful of MLS head coaches could be fired shortly after the regular season. Sports Illustrated · Sep 11, 2024
Fire hope progress carries them into MLS playoffs Before owner Joe Mansueto took over, the Fire were lagging behind their peers and can return to the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2023
Struggling Fire know turnaround must start now The Fire have been outscored 11-1 in their last four games and look nothing like the team that surged into playoff contention before the Leagues Cup. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 16, 2023
Slumping Fire looking to regain winning form Entering play Saturday at D.C. United, the Fire have dropped three consecutive games since the end of the Leagues Cup. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 2, 2023
Fire must show resilience after loss to Orlando The Fire can’t afford too many more blips like the ones they suffered against Orlando if they want to move up or just stay above the playoff line. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 26, 2023
Fire entering final, critical stretch of season Sunday’s game against Orlando City represents the beginning of an 11-match period that could end with the Fire reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 19, 2023
Despite elimination, Leagues Cup not a loss for Fire To get to the playoffs, the Fire will have to play at a high level against good teams in challenging conditions. Perhaps the Leagues Cup helped get the Fire ready for a stretch that will define whether 2023 was a success or failure. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 12, 2023
How the Fire can maintain their MLS surge The Fire must keep three goals in mind as they seek to build off their run of five wins in six MLS matches in their quest to return to the postseason. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 5, 2023
Could Frank Klopas return as Fire coach next year? When Klopas was tabbed to replace the sacked Ezra Hendrickson, most assumed he would lead the Fire for the rest of the season before a new coach was hired. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2023
Fire try to rebuild momentum after loss Saturday’s match against Nashville SC starts a three-game homestand for the Fire, who only have two league wins this year in Chicago. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 8, 2023
After two road wins, Fire looking to ride momentum Before victories at Portland and Kansas City, the Fire’s 2023 season resembled their usual slog, one that was destined to end at the final whistle of the regular season. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1, 2023
Break comes at right time for struggling Fire From May 6 through last Saturday, the Fire competed in 11 matches. The tight schedule forced them to rotate the squad, and injuries made coach Frank Klopas’ job even tougher. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 17, 2023
Man Utd eye "different level" MLS wonderkid but face transfer stumbling block Erik ten Hag will be keen to strengthen his squad in a variety of ways this summer after securing Champions League qualification as he looks to build on this next term. Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023
Frank Klopas, Fire looking to make more U.S. Open Cup history The Fire are proud of their U.S. Open Cup pedigree, but as they look ahead to a Tuesday quarterfinal, the franchise is trying to reverse a recent slide in the competition. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 3, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2023 Fabian Herbers, Mauricio Pineda playing valuable roles for Fire While neither is a star, Herbers and Pineda provide value because coach Frank Klopas can trust them in numerous spots in the formation.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2023 Objectives clear for interim Fire coach Frank Klopas The Fire are counting on Klopas to correct some of the issues that led to Ezra Hendrickson’s downfall and turn this year around.