MLS is back and SO IS THE BONFIRE! We’re getting ready to kick off the Lewy era and we want to hear from YOU 🫵🏻 on our Midseason Mailbag episode. Drop your questions or thoughts & the guys will discuss on the upcoming episode! #cf97 #vamosfire #COYMIR forms.gle/M8bHpXbFLqwJ...

🔥Lewandowski to Chicago Fire?🔥 Tim and John talked with @tombogert.bsky.social about Lewandowski’s impact off the field in Chicago, how he changes the Fire’s trajectory, Hugo Cuypers’ future, and what another big star means to #MLS Available wherever you get your pods! #cf97 #vamosfire

ICYMI: The Bonfire’s back and we’re talking #WorldCup2026FIFA Tim and John were joined by @joechatz.bsky.social to break down how the Men in Red representing their countries could fare as the tournament plays out. Available wherever you get your pods! #cf97 #bafanabafana #USMNT #CANMNT

All 3 points makes for a Good Finnish! 🇫🇮 The Fire come through to keep their win streak alive heading into the World Cup break Tim and John talk how important this was headed into the break and also just a touch of USMNT Available wherever you get your pods! #cf97 #vamosfire

Things get HEATED when John & Tim talk what went wrong as the Fire flame out of the Open Cup early. Then the guys talk a shot at revenge against Cincinnati after dropping points in TQL just 2 weeks ago LISTEN WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODS!⬇️⬇️⬇️ #cf97 #vamosfire #COYMIR

🔥IT IS USOC MATCHDAY FIRE FANS🔥 Getting ready to catch the game at SeatGeek? Don’t forget to check our Match Preview www.meninred97.com/a-blast-from... AND check out this week’s episode of The Bonfire! (STL talk starts around 36:30) www.meninred97.com/the-bonfire-... #cf97 #vamosfire #COYMIR

The Fire have friends in low places…and they’ll be back in Soldier Field on Saturday! Tim and John break down the collapse of SKC and how the Fire can avoid a trap game against the Spoon contenders. Available wherever you get your pods! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #cf97 #vamosfire

After breaking streaks in their past 2 games, the Fire look to continue one, and keep their undefeated run against Atlanta at Soldier Field alive. www.meninred97.com/hot-and-cold... #cf97 #VamosFire

The Fire? Hot Atlanta? Not. Tim and John break down how the Fire can keep the good times rolling against an Atlanta side looking to stop the skid WITHOUT their head coach. Listen to the Bonfire below 🔥⬇️ #cf97 #vamosfire www.meninred97.com/the-bonfire-...

Once again Gregg Berhalter and co snap a 10+ year streak, winning in Philadelphia for the first time since 2013 John & Tim break down a gritty win, a standout debut, and a new identity emerging for the Men in Red Available wherever you get your pods! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #cf97 #vamosfire

On Saturday the Fire went into Columbus, Gregg stole Crewmas, and Dylan Borso snatched Max Arfsten’s chain! The Fire keep the Crew from from a W in their home opener for the first time since 2021. Listen wherever you get your pods! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #cf97 #VamosFire

We didn’t expect to have controversy in the midfield, but after a 3-0 win, can you really send Mauricio Pineda to the bench? The guys discussed this and more on the newest episode of The Bonfire! Listen wherever you get your pods, or check it out ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #cf97 #VamosFire #mls

The Fire dominated on their way to a 3-0 win over a struggling CF Montreal despite (or maybe because of?) an early 2nd half red card. Listen in on how the Fire overcame adversity and how one young player stood out in the crowd! www.meninred97.com/the-bonfire-... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥IT’S A TRAP🔥 or at least it feels like one @timhotze.com previews the Fire’s home opener as they look to shake free of their Soldier Field blues from 2025 against a Montreal team who had the worst performance in MLS last week. www.meninred97.com/un-jeu-piege... #cf97 #vamosfire

HOT TAKES IS BACK!🔥 We’re LIVE over on youtube, come join us for the show!! #cf97 #vamosfire www.youtube.com/live/LSWs6Tr...

Mbekezeli #Mbokazi made his debut in MLS with a start in his first match. Did he live up to the hype? The guys discussed TLB’s performance on the Bonfire - the good, and the…not as good. #cf97 #vamosfire

🚨A PROBLEM IN HOUSTON?🚨 The Fire’s season opener winless streak extends another year as the Men in Red blow a lead late in Texas. Tim, John, and Matt talk what went wrong on the newest Bonfire! Available wherever you get your pods! www.meninred97.com/the-bonfire-... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥IT’S FINALLY HERE🔥 Tim & John are joined by @joeclowery.bsky.social of @backheeled.com to preview the Fire’s 2026 season! The guys talk trophies, breakouts & more in our BIGGEST episode to date! Available where you get your pods! (and with video on YT) www.meninred97.com/the-bonfire-... #cf97

The Fire open their season against Houston tomorrow night, and @timhotze.com previews what we can expect to see. From Philip Zinckernagel’s new found notoriety to a Dynamo team relying on some new (old) faces, you can read it all here. www.meninred97.com/back-in-the-... #cf97 #vamosfire

After a draw and a last-second L, the Fire's 2026 preseason is a wrap. Here's what the team said, in their own words www.meninred97.com/in-their-wor... #cf97 #VamosFire

As the Fire finish their final preparations for the regular season, here's the status of the Fire's roster – all you need to know about international slots, the depth chart and more www.meninred97.com/internationa... #cf97 #VamosFire

🔥NEW BONFIRE🔥 A day late but better than ever! Tim and John talk Puso, Pumas, and everything MLS is doing right (and more importantly wrong) as the 2026 season looms large. The markets are predicting this will be a good one ‼️ www.meninred97.com/the-bonfire-... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥 THEY MAY NEVER LOSE AGAIN🔥 The Fire go 2-0 to start their preseason in Florida, the guys talk what we can learn from behind closed doors action, Mbokazi arriving, and the future of a U22 signing. Listen wherever you get your pods! www.meninred97.com/the-bonfire-... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥NEW BONFIRE🔥 The guys talk Dithejane, Kellyn’s departure & are joined by @alvanderp.bsky.social of the Home and Away pod to talk SKC & a new era for a future division rival Listen wherever you get pods & now watch full video on YT! www.meninred97.com/the-bonfire-... #cf97 #vamosfire #SportingKC

🔥WE’RE BACK🔥 We’re kicking off szn 4 of The Bonfire by diving into the mailbag ✉️ to answer YOUR questions on Lewa, the roster, and how the Fire take the next step! Listen wherever you get your pods! 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/5rBO... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥✉️MAIL BAG✉️🔥 The Bonfire returns next week and we want to hear from you! We’re kicking off 2026 with our first mailbag episode, so click the link to sound off and let us know what you’re thinking as we gear up for the new season!! docs.google.com/forms/d/1QY8... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥The Last Bonfire of 2025🔥 The guys talk Robin Lod joining in the latest free agency splash, #Mbokazi at AFCON, and the floor raising across MLS. Listen wherever you get your pods! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/3ryh... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥NEW BONFIRE🔥 Another day another ⭐️ in rumors with the Fire! The guys talked Lewandowski, the new division structure for MLS, and MLS super draft as we draw closer to the winter window opening! Listen wherever you get your pods! open.spotify.com/episode/3Yab... #cf97 #vamosfire

I think it’s safe to say the guys are getting tired of the criticisms of #Mbokazi for coming to MLS 😂 From our newest episode of The Bonfire - listen wherever you get your pods! open.spotify.com/episode/3hDr... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥Goodbye Gutí…Hello Mo??🔥 Tim and John talked MLS free agency, Gutí moving to Chivas, and yet another big name DP target for the fire. Listen wherever you get your pods! 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/3hDr... ▶️ youtu.be/OjqXkqMZg74?... #cf97 #vamosfire

The Chicago Fire's front office has been busy early in the offseason. Here's a look at the Fire's current depth chat and positions of need ahead of the January window. meninred97.com/formations-p... #cf97 #VamosFire

🔥Guti on the move, Mbokazi official, and *REDACTED* Lifts the Cup🔥 The guys talk MLS cup, Brian Gutíerrez’s reported move, and the South African star joining the ranks! Listen wherever you get your pods! 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/4Twb... #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

🔥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

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

🔥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

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

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

🔥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

🔥 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

🔥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

🔥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 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

🔥BREAKING RECORDS🔥 With his assist in the 88’ Philip Zinckernagel passes Nemanja Nikolics for most goal contributions in a single season (29) A record breaking campaign for the newcomer. #cf97 #vamosfire

For the first time since 2017 YOUR MEN IN RED ARE PLAYOFF BOUND!! Soak it in Chicago! #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥IT IS MATCHDAY, FIRE FANS🔥 Your Men in Red face off against Inter Miami with a chance to CLINCH a playoff berth if they can pick up all 3 points. Get ready with the Match Preview: meninred97.com/win-and-your... Or the Bonfire: open.spotify.com/episode/5QKf... #cf97 #vamosfire

Seven months on from having their coming out party spoiled, the Fire look to do something unheard of in recent years: Win against Columbus and solidify their hold on a playoff spot in the process. Check out our match preview, out now meninred97.com/run-it-back-... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥NEW BONFIRE🔥 the guys talk a BIG opportunity for 3 points against a weakened Crew side as the Fire try to get their get back for an early season beat down. listen wherever you get your pods!! 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/6Xgq... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... #cf97 #vamosfire

The Fire got their biggest win of the year when they needed it most. Here are 5 things we learned from last nights 3-0 victory over Minnesota United. read: meninred97.com/5-things-we-... #cf97 #vamosfire

🔥IT IS MATCHDAY, FIRE FANS🔥 The Men in Red head up to Minnesota for a HUGE test against a shield contender as the Fire look to hang on to their playoff spot. get ready with our match preview: meninred97.com/nice-and-fir... or the Bonfire: open.spotify.com/episode/7EJt... #cf97 #vamosfire