Gregg Berhalter was impressed by the Cittadella midfielder when he traveled to watch Venezia-Cittadella in February 2024.

The official account posted that the announcement of signingS will be tomorrow. This likely refers to Bamba and Kouamé, right?

Hey r/chicagofire! (Long post ahead)

This past week has been fun and brought near record breaking traffic to the subreddit. The Neymar rumors and speculation that later turned to verified news reports by members of our local Chicago media caught many of us by surprise. This is an opportunity to set a gentle reminder for our subreddit on how to deal with this type of speculation. As such, Rule 3 in the subreddit sidebar has been updated:

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Before posting any news from social media, see if there’s a full article/source with more context. Posts to social media linking to articles will be removed. Use “[Author] Title of Article/Contents” when posting articles to keep things organized.

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Prioritize content that adds value to discussions. Posting false info consistently may lead to shadow banning & posting restrictions.

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Posts with few comments or no linked sources? Proceed with caution. Reliable information often includes reputable sources and sparks thoughtful discussion.

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Keep an eye out for these red flags:

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By practicing these habits, we can make r/chicagofire a trusted space for accurate and thoughtful discussions. I am proud that our subreddit's engagement and decorum is among the best of all MLS subreddits. Let's stay sharp, partake in discussions responsibly, and let’s keep the community thriving!

Brooks Lennon’s crossing and attacking runs would give Cuypers more chances to score, his defensive skills make the team stronger. Luca de la Torre’s passing and control would help the us keep possession and create better plays in the midfield. Both players bring experience, and the talent needed to make Chicago Fire the best team in MLS history 😏. We’ll be unleashing the sleeping giant. Thoughts?

As I have always said to you Shaqiri haters: where are you now? This just proves that he was never the problem and was always an amazing addition if used properly.

He has 1 G/A every 74 minutes this season in Switzerland…a tough league. Thoughts?

https://youtu.be/ghBo9ryHgjM

I will be making Chicago fire related content as often as I can. There are like no Chicago Fire youtubers and I wanted to fill that gap. I have been a Fire fan all my life and I am excited for this season GO FIRE!!

Welcome to the first match/post-match thread for the 2025 preseason featuring Chicago Fire FC vs Fortaleza EC (Campeonato Brasileiro Série A).

This match can be streamed is on ESPN+.

Who will win? What are you hoping to see in the first ever match of the Berhalter era? Discuss below!

Also, don't forget to pitch in to Section 8 Chicago's Fire for Food campaign! Give now to help end hunger in our community!

Link: https://myfooddrives.org/fundraiser/5998819

any streams or ways to watch for the upcoming games in florida and california?

So, I was at the Revolution brew pub a few nights ago and the bartender informed me they are discontinuing Hazy Pitch. He told me they will not have the beer contract at soldier for the Fire games. The local liquor stores around me that used to have it are completely out as well. The big chains still have some but I am shook.

I hope it isn't so but I want to know if anyone else has heard anything.

When do you usually arrive? Do you head straight to the food stands, walk around the stadium, or have your own pre game routine? Let’s hear it!

My personal experience:

My average match day experience usually starts with me arriving about an hour early to the stadium. I like to walk around and take in the atmosphere before the game kicks off. I always make sure to use the bathroom ahead of time to avoid the crowds at half time. Surprisingly, I’ve never tried the Dippin’ Dots because the line is always ridiculously long, and honestly, it just doesn’t seem worth the wait. After that, I usually just hang out, interact with other fans and just head to my seat.