The Latest Breaking News from Rafael Czichos

Fire know winning the best way to lure back fans from record crowd

To truly build off Wednesday and turn many of the night’s customers into fans, postseason bids cannot be a rare occurrence for the Fire.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 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

Fire find fitting way to bow out of playoff contention

The Fire’s 3-2 loss to Charlotte FC officially ended their postseason hopes and came after they built a 2-0 lead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 18, 2022

Fire topple Union 1-0, but challenges remain in season’s second half

Federico Navarro scored the game’s only goal, helping the Fire beat the top team in the Eastern Conference.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2022

An optimistic and pessimistic view of the Fire

There are reasons to think the Fire can turn things around, but also stay on their slide.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 28, 2022

Fire play to 0-0 tie with FC Dallas after losing midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri

Shaqiri (tightness in left calf) was subbed out in the 19th minute at a cold and rainy Soldier Field.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 2, 2022

Fire captain Rafael Czichos leading from the back line

A left-footed center back, Czichos’ steadiness and veteran leadership has been hard to miss, providing ingredients the team has lacked for years.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 19, 2022

Fire keeping an eye on events in Ukraine

The Fire have reasons to be positive about their soccer, but they’re fully aware of the situation in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 5, 2022