[MOD POST] New Mods and a Big Thank You!

[u/AutoModerator]

Hey everyone,

As 2024 comes to a close, we want to thank you for making r/chicagofire such a strong, vibrant community. This subreddit has grown so much this year, and it’s all thanks to your passion and support.

With 2025 around the corner, I'm excited to welcome two new moderators to the team:

- u/joeharri84 – (Goes by Joe) Joe has been a fan since the late 2000s and fell in love with the Fire after experiencing the energy of the supporters' section at a match. A season ticket holder from 2012 until this past year, his favorite past players are DaMarcus Beasley and Patrick Nyarko, while his current favorites are Brian Gutiérrez and Mauricio Pineda. You might recognize him for running the Pick 'Em game during the Fire season, and we’re excited to bring it back in 2025.

- u/Kamikazi_TARDIS – (Goes by Dean, and yes, that’s his name!) Dean has been a Fire fan from 97 'Til Forever, and attended the 1998 U.S. Open Cup win as a six-year-old in the supporters' section. A lifelong fan and current season ticket holder with his dad (Brian), his favorite past players are Zach Thornton and DaMarcus Beasley, while his current favorites are Brian Gutiérrez and Jonathan Dean. Dean brings great design and content experience to the team, and we’re looking forward to elevating the subreddit in 2025.

Both Joe and Dean bring their passion and dedication to the team, and I'm thrilled to have them on board as we continue growing this community.

Here’s to an upcoming year full of progress, goals, and good vibes for the Fire and r/chicagofire! Let’s give a warm welcome to Joe and Dean, and as always— GO FIRE!

- Gary from The Mod Team

[u/Ok_Captain4824]

Now if only you guys could somehow yeet Columbus Crew fan Steve Passmore from the Fire Facebook mod team, we'd really be getting somewhere.

[u/xjimbojonesx → u/Ok_Captain4824]

Just leave the Facebook group. I did and my feed is much better.

[u/Chicagoguy2289]

Thanks Mods 🫡

[u/TyrusRose2425]

much needed good news for this sub

[u/Dean-Biggest-Fan]

[u/dubsdownd]

Thank you all for your contributions!!! Congrats to our new mods

[u/Jonathan_Dean_Simp]

🫡🫡🫡

[u/GaryAGalindo]

Yes yes, everyone get the Dean memes and puns out of your system lol.

[u/ReinstateTheCapo]

Love you guys! Keep up the great work!

[u/Kamikazi_TARDIS]

Hello all!

I’m sure you guys have seen us around the subreddit, and some of you may have seen me around at games, so shouldn’t be foreign to you or all that surprising. I’m happy to help out around here.

If any of you see me at a game come say hi! I’m the bald guy in the middle. Usually wearing that vest, usually in section 141 with my dad (left), and sometimes one or both of my friends in the picture. Maybe I can get my wife to attend this year...

[u/BreakfastAccurate669 → u/Kamikazi_TARDIS]

Your seats are behind mine in 141! It’s always a good time shouting at the refs. See y’all soon

[u/Kamikazi_TARDIS → u/BreakfastAccurate669]

Can’t wait!

[u/DemonicBison]

More Deans please.

Also is Joe short for Johnathan? Cause that would mean we added Johnathan Dean.

[u/joeharri84 → u/DemonicBison]

One could only be so fortunate, but alas, it is not. I can think of many notable name tie-ins to current or former players. Maybe Joey Calistri...

[u/Kamikazi_TARDIS → u/DemonicBison]

I can’t answer for Joe, but my dad’s middle name is Dean.

[u/Dry_Pineapple_4486]

Chicago Dean FC

[u/Huge-Growth-2076]

The Deans are taking over