🔄BIG changes coming 🔄 MLS announced today the league will shift to a Fall-Spring calendar beginning in July of 2027. @thotze.bsky.social broke down the biggest change in the history of the League and what it means for the Fire Read: meninred97.com/mls-announce... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥LAST MATCH RECAP 🥺🔥 The guys got together to figure out what went wrong in Bridgeview on Saturday as the Fire were officially swept out of the playoffs. Listen wherever you get your pods! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/4ZJ2... ▶️ youtu.be/JTDeZFU7o04?... #cf97 #vamosfire

Last night in Bridgeview, the match was temporarily stopped due to repeated use of anti-gay chants by fans in attendance. READ: meninred97.com/chicago-fire... #cf97 #vamosfire

252 days after it began, the Chicago Fire's 2025 season is over meninred97.com/chicago-fire... #cf97 #VamosFire

FINAL The 2025 season ends on a bitter note as the Fire are swept out of the postseason by the Shield Winners. CHI 0 - 3 PHI #cf97 #vamosfire

65’ - 🔄SUB🔄 ➡️Barlow ⬅️D’Avilla CHI 0 - 3 PHI #cf97 #vamosfire

46’- 🔄SUB🔄 ➡️Haille-Selassie ⬅️Dean Fire looking for a spark in the attack as the half kicks off. #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥HALF🔥 Fire trail big with another 45 to play. We go again on the other side of the half. CHI 0 - 3 PHI #cf97 #vamosfire

36’ - A deflection leaves the net open and Damiani takes advantage. Fire with a lot of work to do. CHI 0 - 3 PHI #cf97 #vamosfire

32’ - Elliott wins the PK, But Blake saves the try. A yellow is issued to Danley Jean-Jacques. CHI 0 - 2 PHI #cf97 #vamosfire

25’ 🔄SUBS🔄 ➡️Pineda ⬅️Kouamé CHI 0 - 2 PHI #cf97 #vamosfire

16’ - The Fire can’t clear and Philly capitalize, doubling the lead. Baribo with a brace early in the first half. CHI 0 - 2 PHI #cf97 #vamosfire

8’ - Gal spills the ball in front of net and Philly takes advantage. Fire down early CHI 0 - 1 PHI #cf97 #vamosfire

Brady misses out, Gal takes his place in net. Zinckernagel back in the XI. Here’s how your Men in Red line up for a do or die game 2 #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥 IT’S ANOTHER PLAYOFF MATCHDAY 🔥 It’s do or die at the geek tonight! Get ready for the biggest match of the year with our match preview: meninred97.com/weve-earned-... or the Bonfire: open.spotify.com/episode/5Ccf... We’ll see you at the geek!! #cf97 #vamosfire

It's do or die time for the Chicago Fire. Here's the storylines heading into tomorrow's crucial game 2 matchup against the Philadelphia Union. #cf97 #VamosFire meninred97.com/weve-earned-...

🔥THE BONFIRE IS BACK🔥 The guys were joined by MLS play by play analyst Steve Cangialosi ( @cangyapple.bsky.social ) ahead of Game 2 back in Bridgeview. They talked what worked, what didn’t, and how the Fire should approach Game 2 to stay alive. LISTEN BELOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #cf97 #vamosfire

Even without adding another designated player this summer, Chicago Fire move UP into the top 5 highest spenders in MLS in 2025. @thotze.bsky.social breaks down all the details from the biannual MLSPA compensation report. READ: meninred97.com/mls-salary-d... #cf97 #VamosFire

The Fire nearly pulled off the improbable on Sunday - almost coming back from a 2 goal deficit to win against shield winners Philadelphia. As we look ahead to Game 2 at home on Saturday, here are 5 Things We Learned from Game 1. READ: meninred97.com/5-things-we-... #cf97 #vamosfire

We want to hear from you! We're partnering with almost 2 dozen outlets from around MLS for a fan survey to get your take on everything Chicago Fire and MLS. Please #cf97, fill it out and make your voice heard! meninred97.com/2025-end-of-... #VamosFire

LIVE in about 15 minutes! @acampbellsports.bsky.social and @j3hno.bsky.social of @meninred97.com are recapping last night's tough loss and looking ahead to Saturday Join us! #cf97 #vamosfire #MLS youtube.com/live/_eHjBTk...

A MASSIVE thank you to everyone who came out or tuned into youtube last night! 2025 has been a roller coaster of a year and despite the result, last night was definitely a high point. Special thank you again to the Endeavor Health Fire Pitch for hosting us! #cf97 #vamosfire

Playoff Matchday in Chester. how we feeling, Fire fans?? Drop your score predictions below, closest prediction will receive a print of our matchday poster! #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥IT IS PLAYOFF MATCHDAY FIRE FANS🔥 Your Men In Red are ready roll for Game 1 Get ready with our preview: meninred97.com/nothing-to-l... or The Bonfire: youtu.be/X5nU18xKRiI?... And come out to @Fire_Pitch or join our watchalong on youtube.com/@meninred97?... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥Looking for matchday plans? We got you covered!🔥 MIR97 will be livestreaming a watchalong at 2nd Star Tavern on Sunday! We’ll talk ball, have special guests, and (hopefully) see another playoff win for the Men In Red! Come on out or join us on YT! @chicagofire.bsky.social #cf97 #vamosfire

For the first time in team history, the Chicago Fire are in a best-of-three series @thotze.bsky.social breaks down the storylines, tactics and what to expect from the Fire's playoff series against the Philadelphia Union meninred97.com/nothing-to-l... #cf97 #VamosFire

You’re getting The Bonfire every day at this point 😅 The guys got together AGAIN to preview Game 1 against Philadelphia Union AND share a very special announcement! LISTEN WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODS! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/2iIZ... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥RECAPPING A PLAYOFF WIN 🥹🔥 The whole gang got together to break down the Fire’s first playoff win in 16 years and talk what went right and what it means going forward. LISTEN: 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/5AHC... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... #cf97 #vamosfire

There was a lot to love from the Fire’s first playoff win in 16 years - and even more to learn. Coming off a dominant 3-1 showing, @thotze.bsky.social shares the 5 things we learned midweek in Bridgeview. READ: meninred97.com/5-things-we-... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥 ROUND ONE IS SET 🔥 Chicago Fire will head to Chester, PA to challenge the shield winners in a best of 3 series. Read more: meninred97.com/chicago-fire... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥The Lions Sleep Tonight🔥 Chicago Fire beat Orlando City SC on a trio of 2nd half goals to advance to the first round proper. Check out our match recap: meninred97.com/lions-sleep-... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥THE STREAK HAS ENDED🔥 FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2009 THE CHICAGO FIRE WILL ADVANCE IN THE PLAYOFFS FINAL CHI 3 - 1 ORL #cf97 #vamosfire

89’ - Orlando pull one back CHI 3 - 1 ORL #cf97 #vamosfire

86’ - 🔄SUB🔄 ➡️Acosta ⬅️Gutiérrez CHI 3 - 0 ORL #cf97 #vamosfire

81’ - 🔄SUBS🔄 ➡️ Kouamé, Haile-Selassie ⬅️ Oregel Jr., Bamba CHI 3 - 0 ORL #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥THERE WHEN YOU NEED HIM MOST🔥 CUYPERS BAGS THE BRACE!! CHICAGO LEAD 3-0 CHI 3 - 0 ORL #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥HUGO FINDS THE NET🔥 Cuypers beats Gallese to double the lead!! CHI 2 - 0 ORL #cf97 #vamosfire

48’ - ⭐️IT HAD TO BE THE STARBOY⭐️ GUTIÉRREZ FINISHES THE CROSS FROM DEAN TO PUT THE FIRE AHEAD TO START THE SECOND HALF!! CHI 1 - 0 ORL #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥EVEN AT THE HALF🔥 No shots for Orlando while the Fire have been threatening all half but can’t break through The Men in Red will regroup and go again after the break. CHI 0 - 0 ORL #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥STARTING XI🔥 Here’s how your Men In Red Line up to face Orlando in the play in! Oregel and Gutiérrez return to the starting lineup as the Fire go back to the back 4. #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥IT’S PLAY-IN MATCH DAY FIRE FANS🔥 The 7 year wait comes to an end TONIGHT in Bridgeview! Get ready with our match preview: meninred97.com/do-something... or The Bonfire special preview with @lorilindsey6.bsky.social: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... #cf97 #vamosfire

The Chicago Fire face Orlando City tomorrow. @thotze.bsky.social breaks down the stories behind the Fire's first postseason game in eight years meninred97.com/do-something... #cf97 #VamosFire

🔥BONUS EPISODE🔥 The guys sat down with World Cup winner @lorilindsey6.bsky.social to talk working with Apple & MLS, the gauntlet that was the Eastern Conference, and what to expect Wednesday night! Listen ⬇️ 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/1mh8... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... #cf97 #vamosfire

The Fire split the points in Foxborough last night, officially ending the 2025 regular season campaign and Guaranteeing the Fire at least one home playoff game. These are the 5 things we learned from last night’s match: meninred97.com/5-things-we-... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥EARLY BONFIRE🔥 Tim and John sat down postgame to recap a wild decision day and preview a HOME playoff game against Orlando midweek! Listen everywhere you get your podcasts! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/1pij... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥THE PLAYOFFS ARE SET🔥 The Fire will host Orlando City midweek in the Eastern conference play-in game. We broke down the matchup, as the Fire see their first home playoff game of the 2020s. read: meninred97.com/chicago-fire... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥FINAL🔥 After pure madness in stoppage time, the Fire split the points in Foxborough and end the day where they started. Chicago will host Orlando midweek in the wildcard for the right to face shield winning Philadelphia in the first round NER 2 - 2 CHI #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥AIDHAKCHSJXNX🔥 FIRE TIE IT UP ON THE SET PIECE NER 2 - 2 CHI #cf97 #vamosfire

97’ - Turgeman heads it home. Revs lead. NER 2 - 1 CHI #cf97 #vamosfire

81’ - 🔥WHO ELSE WOULD IT BE 🔥 ZINCKERNAGEL EQUALIZES OFF THE CUYPERS ASSIST! As it stands the Fire would host Orlando in the play in. Fire draw even with time left to find a winner NER 1 - 1 CHI #cf97 #vamosfire