Alex Calabrese

Why Robert Lewandowski To The Chicago Fire Might Be Real This Time Rumors linking the Barcelona forward to MLS are at an all-time high.

The Robert Lewandowski to Chicago Fire rumors don't seem to go away – and for good reason.

Here's where the Men in Red stand in their pursuit of the Barcelona #9, and what Head Coach Gregg Berhalter has to say. 🇵🇱🔴

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Jonathan Bamba Aiming For Côte d'Ivoire, World Cup Push The 29-year-old dreams of featuring for Les Éléphants this summer.

Jonathan Bamba wants to go to the World Cup with Côte d'Ivoire this summer. 🇨🇮🐘

There’s a lot of work to do for the Chicago Fire winger, but he still believes he’s in the mix to earn a recall to Les Éléphants in time.

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CONGRATULATIONS to the newly elected NASR Executive Board for 2026-27! 🎉

President: @laurelpfahler.bsky.social
Vice President: @nwblackmon.bsky.social
Secretary: @amcalabrese.bsky.social
Comms. Director: @cjcoreschi.bsky.social
Spanish Lang. Media Liaison: Andoni Biurrarena

Sources: Robin Lod Signs with Chicago Fire - MIR97 Media Robin Lod has signed with the Chicago Fire, sources told MIR97 Media. Lod, formerly of Minnesota, signed a three-year deal with the club running until 2028.

🔥🚨 Excl: The Chicago Fire sign Robin Lod as a free agent.

Minnesota United’s all-time leading goalscorer has signed a 2.5 year deal with the club. 🇫🇮✅

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MLS SuperDraft 2026: Everything you need to know - MIR97 Media The MLS SuperDraft feels like it's on borrowed time, but it's back for 2026 nonetheless, and teams will have the opportunity to choose from some of the top college soccer players. Though it's been a f...

The Chicago Fire traded their 2nd round SuperDraft pick to RSL in exchange for the homegrown rights to Jonah Giorgis.

That, and everything else you need to know ahead of tomorrow’s MLS SuperDraft.

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Brian Gutiérrez’s Top 5 Chicago Fire Moments - MIR97 Media The Brian Gutiérrez era in Chicago is over as he joins Chivas de Guadalajara in a $5 million swap. The Chicago native has spent his entire career with the Fire, rising through all the youth ranks befo...

Brian Gutiérrez leaves the Chicago Fire after six seasons in the first team.

Here are his top five moments in a Fire jersey. ❤️‍🔥

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Brian Gutiérrez joins Chivas de Guadalajara - MIR97 Media Brian Gutiérrez has officially left the Chicago Fire for Liga MX giants Chivas, the clubs announced this morning. It's the end of an era in Chicago, where Gutiérrez has been a staple and fan favorite ...

🔥🚨 OFFICIAL: Brian Gutiérrez joins Chivas de Guadalajara in a ~$5 million deal.

End of an era in Chicago, where Gutiérrez was arguably the Fire’s most impactful academy graduate ever.

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Sources: Jason Nemo Signs Chicago Fire II Deal - MIR97 Media The Chicago Fire have signed 15-year-old goalkeeper Jason Nemo to an MLS Next Pro contract, sources told MIR97 Media. Nemo will begin with Fire II next season.

🔥🚨 Excl: Jason Nemo signs with Chicago Fire II.

Talented goalkeeper (b. 2010) was the starter for the U.S. at the Concacaf U-15 Championship. He has trained with the second team throughout the year.

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Chicago Fire’s Last Playoff XI: Where are they now? - MIR97 Media In October of 2017, the Chicago Fire kicked off the MLS postseason with ambitions of claiming MLS Cup. It was a short-lived dream as the New York Red Bulls promptly ended it in 90 minutes with a 4-0 t...

The Chicago Fire's 2,919-day wait for postseason soccer finally comes to an end tomorrow.

A look at the XI that lost 4-0 to the New York Red Bulls in 2017... just two players who saw the field for the Fire that night are still active.

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Reynolds Becomes Fire's Unlikely Playoff Hero - MIR97 Media The Chicago Fire needed a win in Miami to clinch a playoff spot last night. With 10 minutes to play and the score at 3-3, it seemed like that just wasn't going to happen. But quite possibly the single...

Justin Reynolds wrote his name into Chicago Fire folklore with his playoff-clinching goal last night against Inter Miami.

The 21-year-old defender became the first homegrown player born in the City of Chicago to ever score for the team in MLS.

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The Chicago Fire’s eight-year wait for playoff soccer comes to an end in the craziest way possible.

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Chicago Fire Clinch Playoff Berth - MIR97 Media For the first time since 2017, the Chicago Fire will play in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Tuesday's 5-3 win at Inter Miami officially secures that outcome, guaranteeing that the Fire will finish no lower tha...

🔥🚨 The Chicago Fire clinch a playoff berth for the first time since 2017!

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Three points for the Chicago Fire over the Columbus Crew!

The magic number for playoffs is now 2... they can clinch with a win in Miami on Tuesday, and are still in the race to host the wildcard game.

A huge step closer to a first postseason berth since 2017.

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Christopher Cupps: Chicago Fire's Present and Future - MIR97 In many ways, Christopher Cupps is like a normal 17-year-old. He walks his dog, rides his bike, goes to club soccer practice and plays his games on the weekend.

Christopher Cupps went from a 16-year-old prospect to an MLS starter almost overnight earlier this season.

Now, despite a year full of setbacks, he's emerging as Major League Soccer’s most exciting young center back. 🔥✨

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Sources: Owen Pratt Signs with Chicago Fire - MIR97 Media L.A. Galaxy goalkeeping prospect Owen Pratt is signing with the Chicago Fire, sources told MIR97 Media. Pratt will begin as a Chicago Fire II player and become a first team Homegrown player in 2027. P...

📰 - per @meninred97.com / @amcalabrese.bsky.social, Ventura County GK Owen Pratt is headed to Chicago Fire II.

Pratt, 17, is one of the top prospects in the LAG system but has struggled to breakthrough for VCFC.

Pratt’s new deal will upgrade to a HG deal in 2027.

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They have the GAM to do it. The $1,000,000 from the 2+4+2 expires at the roster freeze in a few weeks.

Sources: Fire Signing TSC’s Viktor Radojević - MIR97 Media The Chicago Fire are closing in on the signing of TSC Bačka Topola left back Viktor Radojević, sources confirmed to MIR97 Media. Radojević is signing an Under-22 Initiative contract with the Fire and ...

🔥🚨 Viktor Radojević to Chicago is a DONE DEAL. ✅

Just awaiting final clearance, but this is happening. As of right now, this will be it for Fire incomings. 🇷🇸

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What Waterman, Terán Deals Mean for the Fire - MIR97 Media The Chicago Fire had their most consequential 24 hours of the transfer window so far... Here's how they played out for the Fire, and what both deals mean.

🔥🚨 The Chicago Fire are committed to the “2+4+2” roster construction model for the rest of 2025.

Here are the latest updates on the Fire's roster with two days left in the transfer window, and what the Terán and Waterman moves mean.

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Sources: Joel Waterman Traded to Chicago Fire - MIR97 Media CF Montréal’s Joel Waterman has been traded to the Chicago Fire, sources confirmed to MIR97 Media. Maxime Truman also reported the trade earlier this morning. The Fire will part with a base of $500,00...

🔥🚨 Joel Waterman is on his way to the Chicago Fire, everything is agreed.

Fire trading a base of $500,000 of General Allocation Money to Montréal. They acquired an international slot from St. Louis this afternoon. 🇨🇦

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Sources: Carlos Terán Sold to Athletico Paranaense - MIR97 Media Carlos Terán is on the way to Athletico Paranaense in a permanent move, sources told MIR97 Media. The Colombian's departure was heavily rumored in the Brazilian media in the last 24 hours and was comp...

🔥🚨 Carlos Terán’s move to Athletico Paranaense is a done deal and was agreed last night.

Terán is on the way to Brazil. Total package in excess of $2 million US. 🇨🇴✈️

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🔥🚨 Carlos Terán is leaving the Chicago Fire.

Colombian center back, reportedly on the way to Athletico Paranaense, said goodbye to staff on the way out.

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Diego Konincks Leaves Chicago Fire II for CPL - MIR97 Media Chicago Fire II captain Diego Konincks has left the club on loan for the remainder of the 2025 season. Konincks is not expected to return to Chicago....

🔥🚨 Excl: Diego Konincks joins Valour FC of the Canadian Premier League until the end of the season.

Fire II’s captain will also not return to Chicago when his MLS Next Pro contract expires after 2025. 🇳🇱🇨🇦

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Berhalter: Franco Initiated Fire Move - MIR97 Media The Chicago Fire finally made the loan move for FC Porto’s André Franco, marking the biggest moment of the summer transfer window so far. The Portuguese attacking midfielder adds another dimension to ...

Gregg Berhalter discussed new signing André Franco's arrival with the Chicago Fire today and says the midfielder reached out to the club earlier this summer to make the move happen. 🇵🇹👇🏻

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Fire Confirm André Franco Loan Arrival - MIR97 Media The Chicago Fire confirmed the arrival of 27-year-old midfielder André Franco on a short-term loan from FC Porto until the end of the MLS season this morning. The deal was completed in recent days but...

🔥🚨 The Chicago Fire officially announce the signing of André Franco.

Loan with option to buy, Fire are taking his full salary and he fills Chris Mueller’s roster slot/cap hit. P-1 visa is fully approved so he’s eligible to play this weekend. ✅

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Electric debut! Son Heung-Min makes instant impact for LAFC  | MLSSoccer.com BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. – The Son Heung-Min era in Major League Soccer is officially underway.

Son Heung-min gave fans a glimpse of what he’ll bring to Major League Soccer in his #LAFC debut tonight. 🇰🇷⚡️

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Trip Fleming earns maiden Fire first team call-up - MIR97 Media Trip Fleming shocked many when he left the University of Wisconsin early to sign an MLS Next Pro contract with Chicago Fire II. Now, he is set for his first-ever first team call-up, and could be poise...

Trip Fleming’s call-up to the Fire first team for tonight is now official.

The 21-year-old’s decision to leave Wisconsin early for Fire II appears to be paying off so far as he hopes to make his MLS debut against LAFC.

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Sources: Fire In Talks For André Franco Loan - MIR97 Media The Chicago Fire are in negotiations to sign André Franco on loan from FC Porto, sources told MIR97 Media. The interest was reported earlier this morning by GiveMeSport. Franco, a 27-year-old Portugue...

Chicago Fire in talks to sign 27-year old midfielder André Franco from FC Porto on loan.

Deal will be a loan and Franco will not occupy a DP slot.

Interest 1st reported by @tombogert.bsky.social and Ben Jacobs

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