CHGO Chicago Fire Podcast

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The CHGO Fire Podcast is your weekly destination for all things Chicago Fire FC and Major League Soccer. Hosted by Alex Campbell and featuring a rotating panel of soccer insiders, the show delivers expert analysis, match recaps, player updates, transfer news, and in-depth conversations about the Fire and MLS. Whether you're at Soldier Field or following from afar, CHGO Fire connects the passionate Chicago soccer community with smart, fun, and accessible coverage.

  1. Chicago Fire Defense COLLAPSING Despite Hugo Cuypers’ Goal Scoring | CHGO Fire Podcast

    6D AGO

    Chicago Fire Defense COLLAPSING Despite Hugo Cuypers’ Goal Scoring | CHGO Fire Podcast

    The Chicago Fire defense is suddenly falling apart at the worst possible time, allowing three goals in three of their last four MLS matches and slipping down the Eastern Conference standings. Despite Hugo Cuypers continuing his incredible goal-scoring form, Gregg Berhalter’s squad has struggled to stop opponents like FC Cincinnati, Evander, and a young New York Red Bulls team that looked far more composed at Soldier Field. Just weeks after looking like one of the league’s toughest defensive units, the Fire now head toward the World Cup break searching for answers. On the CHGO Fire Podcast, host Alex Campbell breaks down what’s gone wrong defensively, what adjustments need to happen fast, and whether Chicago can turn things around in their final three matches before the break. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    29 min
  2. Hugo Cuypers and the Chicago Fire ATTACK Size Up St. Louis, Cincinnati Rematch | CHGO Fire Podcast

    APR 28

    Hugo Cuypers and the Chicago Fire ATTACK Size Up St. Louis, Cincinnati Rematch | CHGO Fire Podcast

    Hugo Cuypers is living up to the ‘Hugoal’ nickname, as the Fire striker has now scored in a team record six straight games! His goals weren’t enough to get better than a frustrating draw in Cincinnati, but they did aid in an absolute demolition of former Fire head coach Rafaeal Wicky’s MLS-worst Sporting Kansas City team. The Fire now sit in third place in the Eastern Conference only behind Nashville and Miami as they get set for the Open Cup Round of 16 vs St. Louis on Wednesday and a quick opportunity for another go at Cincinnati on Saturday. We’ve got plenty of games and plenty of goals to talk about today on CHGO Fire! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    30 min
  3. Chris Brady & The Fire STREAK Into the Open Cup and 2nd place in the East! | CHGO Fire Podcast

    APR 14

    Chris Brady & The Fire STREAK Into the Open Cup and 2nd place in the East! | CHGO Fire Podcast

    Following a second straight clean sheet and third straight win, the Chicago Fire find themselves in 2nd place in the MLS Eastern Conference only trailing Nashville SC who they deal their first loss of the season between victories in Philadelphia and against Atlanta. What’s changed to get the Fire into this rhythm? Who has stood out? Is winning games 1-0 sustainable for this team? Does this make us less worried about the health of Hugo Cuypers? How excited should fans be getting about this team as we look ahead to what feels like a softer stretch of the schedule? Also, the Fire begin their 2026 Open Cup journey tonight in Detroit! Where should the tournament rank as a priority for Gregg Berhalter? John Thornton of Men In Red 97’s ‘The Bonfire’ joins Alex for an exciting edition of the CHGO Fire Podcast An ALLCITY Network Production Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #ChicagoFire #cf97 #VamosFire #ReturnToRed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min
  4. Win Or Lose, Chicago Fire’s Hugo Cuypers ALWAYS Scores! | CHGO Fire Podcast

    MAR 24

    Win Or Lose, Chicago Fire’s Hugo Cuypers ALWAYS Scores! | CHGO Fire Podcast

    The Chicago Fire split their last two matches since the last show. First, in a deja vu of last year, they blew at late lead at home vs DC United and came up empty in a frustrating performance. Then, on the road in Philadelphia, they took the lead twice and held it the second time to take 3 points from the hapless Union in a game that saw the return of Andrew Gutman but an early exit for Philip Zinckernagel. One thing that was the same: Hugo Cuypers of course scored in both games! What have we learned about the 2026 Fire so far? How do we feel about this team that is so consistently inconsistent? Alex and Joe Chatz of WLS/On Tap Sports net discuss on this edition of CHGO Fire Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min
  5. Joe Mansueto & Chicago Fire FC BREAK GROUND on New Home at The 78! | CHGO Fire Podcast

    MAR 3

    Joe Mansueto & Chicago Fire FC BREAK GROUND on New Home at The 78! | CHGO Fire Podcast

    The Chicago Fire Football Club broke ground today for their new stadium site at The 78! CHGO Fire host, Alex Campbell attended the event and will discuss this historic day for Chicago Soccer! An ALLCITY Network Production Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #ChicagoFire #cf97 #VamosFire #ReturnToRed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    35 min
  6. The Chicago Fire Bring The HEAT To Houston For Week 1 | CHGO Fire Podcast

    FEB 17

    The Chicago Fire Bring The HEAT To Houston For Week 1 | CHGO Fire Podcast

    Somehow, the 2026 Major League Soccer Season is upon us! After looking back last episode at the Fire’s offseason, we recap and look for takeaways from their preseason trips to Florida and Coachella. How does the Fire’s depth chart shake out with meaningful games less than a week away? Who will be the Fire’s top performers this year? Where do/will they stack up in MLS? Can anybody reasonably compete with Messi’s Miami? We’re building up to First Kick weekend and the Fire’s opener in Houston on this edition of CHGO Fire! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    33 min
  7. Gregg Berhalter Reloads the Chicago Fire! Is Year 2 the Real Test? | CHGO Fire Podcast

    FEB 3

    Gregg Berhalter Reloads the Chicago Fire! Is Year 2 the Real Test? | CHGO Fire Podcast

    At long last, the Chicago Fire return to warm up Chicago soccer fans from this brutally cold winter and they’ve hoping to build on a strong 2025 season! Brian Gutierrez and Kellyn Acosta are gone, but there’s several exciting arrivals including Mbekezeli Mbokazi from South Africa and Anton Saletros from Sweden. Will Robert Lewandowski join them this summer? Lots to catch up on as winter break ends with the start of the 5th season of the CHGO Fire Podcast An ALLCITY Network Production Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #ChicagoFire #cf97 #VamosFire #ReturnToRed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    27 min
  8. Burning Brighter: Recapping the Chicago Fire’s 2025 season | CHGO Fire Podcast

    11/10/2025

    Burning Brighter: Recapping the Chicago Fire’s 2025 season | CHGO Fire Podcast

    From Wooden Spoon ‘winners’ to returning to the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons, 2025 was a year of substantial improvement for the Chicago Fire. In Gregg Berhalter’s first season as sporting director and head coach, the team made huge strides as returning players found new life, new additions shined, and young players were given the opportunity to prove their worth. Off the field, the new Endeavor Health Performance Center opened and the team secured all approvals needed to begin construction on a new downtown stadium.  While the season ended in a tough home playoff loss, there were certainly more positives than  negatives. Now the Fire head into the offseason, which is already underway with the permanent signing of Andre Franco and acquisition of Swedish international midfielder Anton Saletros. What do those moves mean for the Fire, and where else do they need to add to the squad to continue this year’s upward trajectory? Alex is joined by Joe Chatz and Tim Hotze to cover all that and more, as well as handout some superlatives, on this season finale of CHGO Fire Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    41 min
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The CHGO Fire Podcast is your weekly destination for all things Chicago Fire FC and Major League Soccer. Hosted by Alex Campbell and featuring a rotating panel of soccer insiders, the show delivers expert analysis, match recaps, player updates, transfer news, and in-depth conversations about the Fire and MLS. Whether you're at Soldier Field or following from afar, CHGO Fire connects the passionate Chicago soccer community with smart, fun, and accessible coverage.

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  • Channel
    CHGO
  • Creator
    ALLCITY Network, CHGO Sports
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
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