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Chicago Fire news, analysis, banter and more. For everything about the Men In Red, we've got you covered. Whenever there's something Chicago Fire FC to talk about, we'll talk about it - so grab a seat by The Bonfire and listen in. News, analysis and pre- and post-game analysis, transfer news, soccer tactics, and banter, MIR97 has it all. Check out our social media channels! Website: www.meninred97.com MIR97 Media Twitter: www.twitter.com/meninred97 Instagram: www.instagram.com/meninred97 Facebook: www.facebook.com/meninred97

  1. The Bonfire | Fire Headline Coachella | S4:E05

    2D AGO

    The Bonfire | Fire Headline Coachella | S4:E05

    The Fire head to the Coachella Valley Invitational and open the last stage of preseason with a 3-2 win over the LA Galaxy as Mbokazi sees his debut for the Fire.

    49 min
  2. The Bonfire | Fire reject Pumas $4M bid for Zinkernagel; Integrity Not Found, MLS to partner with Polymarket | S4:E04

    FEB 3

    The Bonfire | Fire reject Pumas $4M bid for Zinkernagel; Integrity Not Found, MLS to partner with Polymarket | S4:E04

    John and Tim pull a chair up to The Bonfire to recap a quiet week in FireLand.  Puso Dithejane will join the club for the next stretch of preseason. Pumas make a bid for Philip Zinkernagel, but are rejected by Chicago. MLS exports more players to Europe while continuing to acquire more talent this transfer window. Apple TV and MLS announce reductions to Spanish language broadcasts; where's the content? MLS signs partnership with Polymarket, an online, prediction market.

    52 min
  3. The Bonfire | Fire return from Florida with 2 preseason wins; New signings shine in first action | S4:E03

    JAN 26

    The Bonfire | Fire return from Florida with 2 preseason wins; New signings shine in first action | S4:E03

    John and Tim bundle up around The Bonfire while dreaming of being in Florida while reviewing two preseason wins for the Men in Red. Fire are sitting on $5.1M in GAM, what does that mean for the club in 2026?

    53 min
  4. The Bonfire | Kellyn Acosta leaves, as Puso Dithejane joins from South Africa; Drew Vanderploeg from the Home & Away pod talks SKC | S4:E02

    JAN 19

    The Bonfire | Kellyn Acosta leaves, as Puso Dithejane joins from South Africa; Drew Vanderploeg from the Home & Away pod talks SKC | S4:E02

    John and Tim are joined by Drew Vanderploeg from the Home & Away pod to cover the upcoming (!!) preseason match against SKC. Kellyn Acosta moves to Europe after a lackluster stint in Chicago. At the same time, Puso Dithejane joins from TS Galaxy F.C. from South Africa's Betway Premiership. Correction: the Fire played Fortaleza EC during the 2025 preseason and will not being playing them in 2026.

    1h 10m
  5. The Bonfire | Season 4 of The Bonfire! | S4:E01

    JAN 12

    The Bonfire | Season 4 of The Bonfire! | S4:E01

    John and Tim gather around the bonfire to kick off Season 4 with a mailbag! First, Raphaël Wicky returns to MLS as the next head coach of SKC. Justin Reynolds also moves to SKC, looking to secure more minutes. Guti makes his debut for Chivas and gets an assist. What would adding Robert Lewandowski mean for the roster build in 2026?

    1h 13m
  6. The Bonfire | Fire sign Robin Lod to fill the Guti-sized hole in midfield; Mbokazi impresses in AFCON | S3:E73

    12/29/2025

    The Bonfire | Fire sign Robin Lod to fill the Guti-sized hole in midfield; Mbokazi impresses in AFCON | S3:E73

    John and Tim chat about the signing of Finland international midfielder Robin Lod who appears destined to start the season as the Fire's #10. Mbokazi impresses in AFCON loss to Egypt with performance against Mohamad Salah.

    34 min
  7. The Bonfire | Fire in talks with Robert Lewandowski; Jason Shokalook signs first team contract; Fire participate in 2025 MLS SuperDraft | S3:E72

    12/22/2025

    The Bonfire | Fire in talks with Robert Lewandowski; Jason Shokalook signs first team contract; Fire participate in 2025 MLS SuperDraft | S3:E72

    John and Tim sit down to talk offseason Chicago Fire football. Robert Lewandowski in talks to join Fire in summer 2026. MLS Next Golden Boot winner Jason Shokalook signs first team contract.

    52 min
  8. The Bonfire | Goodbye Guti!; Mo Salah to Chicago?: Koustias sold to Lugano | S3:E71

    12/15/2025

    The Bonfire | Goodbye Guti!; Mo Salah to Chicago?: Koustias sold to Lugano | S3:E71

    John and Tim gather around The Bonfire on a frigid Chicago morning to talk about Homegrown fan-favorite Brian Gutiérrez headed south of the boarder in a sale with Chivas worth about $5M. Georgios Koutsias is officially transferred to FC Lugano. MLS Next Pro Golden Boot winner Jason Shokalook sings with the first team. Mo Salah is the latest global superstar linked to the Fire. Are the Men in Red going in on the Reds legend?

    1 hr
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Chicago Fire news, analysis, banter and more. For everything about the Men In Red, we've got you covered. Whenever there's something Chicago Fire FC to talk about, we'll talk about it - so grab a seat by The Bonfire and listen in. News, analysis and pre- and post-game analysis, transfer news, soccer tactics, and banter, MIR97 has it all. Check out our social media channels! Website: www.meninred97.com MIR97 Media Twitter: www.twitter.com/meninred97 Instagram: www.instagram.com/meninred97 Facebook: www.facebook.com/meninred97

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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    202
  • Rating
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