Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 7hChicago Fire FC at UEFA Nations League B today: Robert Lewandowski scored three in Poland’s 6-0 win over Romania Anzor Mekvabishvili came off the bench in the 50th minute of Georgia’s 1-0 loss to Hungary 010
Reposted by Joe ChatzLesley Ryder @lesleyryder.bsky.social · 10hStaab on where the team stands "I think we're kind of in another rebuilding situation. Obviously we have new sporting director and he brings a lot of really good pieces and ideas and mentality perspectives to the group. I think it's going to be just embracing that and moving forward with that now. 1104
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 12hAt Chicago Fire training Anton Salétros was back with the group as were Jack Sandmeyer, Oscar Pineda, Trip Fleming, Dean Boltz, Emiliano Chavez, Chase Nagle, Milan Napoe, Brody Williams & Damian Nigg GK: Josh Cohen, Jeff Gal, Giorgi Gongadze, David Molenda 020
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 30/09/2026It is really hard to tell the players’ perspective of an ongoing story when the players with actual power don’t speak publicly. Players always like to remind us that we in the media ‘aren’t there every day’ but we can’t do anything about that if nobody speaks to us and we can’t attend training 1254
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Inbox: the Chicago Fire have started selling 600 seats that are “luxury hospitality” options for McDonald’s Park. This offering, which includes the Chairman’s Club, Field Seats & Loge Seats, is just 1 step in the club’s process of seat rollout for McDonald’s Park 010
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady starts for the USMNT in St Louis vs Chile 051
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Chicago Fire FC midfielder Anzor Mekvabishili came off the bench in the 73rd minute of Georgia’s 0-0 draw vs Ukraine in Tbilisi in UEFA Nations League B. He had a shot on goal and a yellow card in his cameo 040
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 28/09/2026News: Chicago Fire FC captain Jack Elliott is in MLS’s Team of Matchday 28 starting 11 after the Fire’s 1-0 win over Charlotte 120
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Johan Gómez's first MLS goal and Josh Cohen's first MLS clean sheet pushed the Chicago Fire past Charlotte FC for the club's first win of the month. story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social ontapsportsnet.com/fire/johan-g...ontapsportsnet.comJohan Gómez's first MLS goal, Josh Cohen's first MLS clean sheet help Chicago Fire FC defeat Charlotte FC 1-0 Johan Gómez's first MLS goal, Josh Cohen's first MLS clean sheet help Chicago Fire FC defe...A short-handed Chicago Fire FC defeated Charlotte FC 1-0 behind Johan Goméz's first MLS goal and Josh Cohen's first MLS clean sheet 140
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Some thoughts after the Chicago Fire’s 1-0 win over Charlotte FC youtube.com/shorts/5RE8f...youtube.comChicago Fire FC 1-0 Charlotte FC. Some thoughts after Johan Gómez’s goal & Josh Cohen’s clean sheetYouTube video by Joe Chatz 020
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Some thoughts ahead of Chicago Fire FC vs Charlotte FC, we will be live for the radio call at 6 ct on WLSam.com alongside @RudyHodgsonPxP in Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s return for the Fire 030
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026News: Chicago Fire FC have signed Chicago Fire II's Brody Williams and Oscar Pineda to short-term agreements for the club's contest tonight against Charlotte FC. 020
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026A shorthanded Chicago Fire FC will look to snap a 7-match winless run when they take on Charlotte FC. story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social ontapsportsnet.com/fire/short-h...ontapsportsnet.comShort-handed Chicago Fire FC looking to snap seven-match winless run this weekend at Charlotte FC Short-handed Chicago Fire FC looking to snap seven-match winless run this weekend at Charlotte FCChicago Fire FC have a tough test in front of them against Charlotte FC when they'll be without plenty of first-teamers 010
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The Chicago Fire’s Robert Lewandowski gets the captain’s armband for Poland in their UEFA Nations League B opener vs Bosnia and Herzegovina in Warsaw 000
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Chicago Fire FC goalkeeper Josh Cohen on preparing for his first MLS start of 2026, club’s match this weekend at Charlotte FC youtube.com/shorts/bRR1a...youtube.comChicago Fire GK Josh Cohen on preparing for his first MLS start of 2026, match at Charlotte FC #mlsYouTube video by Joe Chatz 000
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Chicago Fire FC midfielder Anzor Mekvabishvili starts for Georgia in their UEFA Nations League B contest vs Northern Ireland in Tbilisi 010
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 25/09/2026New Chicago Fire FC notebook at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social : Josh Cohen on getting ready for his 1st MLS appearance in 2 years, a Q&A with Michele Giannone, updates and more ontapsportsnet.com/fire/chicago...ontapsportsnet.comChicago Fire FC notebook: Josh Cohen preparing for first MLS start in two years, Michele Giannone Q&A and moreChicago Fire FC goalkeeper Josh Cohen spoke to the media ahead of what should be his first MLS appearance since 2024, MLS On Air's Michele Giannone answered some questions about Fire vs Charlotte , Gr... 020
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026At Chicago Fire training Anton Salétros & Mbekezeli Mbokazi trained Jack Sandmeyer, Chase Nagle, Oscar Pineda, Milan Napoe, Dean Boltz & Brody Williams were with the first team GK: Josh Cohen, Jeff Gal & Giorgi Gongadze 030
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 23/09/2026'I guess that's what being Polish gets you' had a chat(z) with Chicago Fire FC's David Poreba about increased 1st-team minutes in August, his newfound 'fame' with Robert Lewandowski in Chicago & taking advantage of the next 2 games. at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social ontapsportsnet.com/fire/david-p...ontapsportsnet.comDavid Poreba 'grateful' after 'long road' to assist in MLS debut, says Chicago Fire looking to get back to 'winning ways' at Charlotte David Poreba 'grateful' after 'long road' to assist in MLS debut,...Chicago Fire FC attacking midfielder David Poreba is ready if he sees an increased role over the Fire's next two MLS matches a month after finally making his MLS debut 021
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Anzor Mekvabishvili was 'thankful' to make his Chicago Fire debut in Nashville before immediately departing for international duty with Georgia. story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social ontapsportsnet.com/fire/anzor-m...ontapsportsnet.comAnzor Mekvabishvili 'thankful' for Chicago Fire FC debut before going on international duty with Georgia Anzor Mekvabishvili 'thankful' for Chicago Fire FC debut before going on international duty wit...Chicago Fire FC midfielder Anzor Mekvabishvili was able to make his MLS debut before departing for international duty with Georgia only days after arriving in the United States 040
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026At Chicago Fire training Anton Salétros & Mbekezeli Mbokazi were with the group, André Franco was inside Jack Sandmeyer, Milan Napoe, Robert Turdean, Dean Boltz, Oscar Pineda Brody Williams, Emiliano Chavez & Giorgi Gongadze were with the first team for internationals 160
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Stop 2 of the day: Chicago Stars FC vs Washington Spirit 030
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Chicago Fire II vs Chattanooga FC empty stadium picture. The field looks less than ideal 191
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The Chicago Fire were outplayed by Nashville SC and lost 3-0 in Tennessee. story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social ontapsportsnet.com/fire/chicago...ontapsportsnet.comChicago Fire FC stumble again, lose 3-0 to Nashville SC Chicago Fire FC stumble again, lose 3-0 to Nashville SCThe Chicago Fire were behind from the start and fell 3-0 to Supporters Shield leaders Nashville SC 030
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Chicago Fire FC lose 3-0 to Nashville SC. Some thoughts: youtube.com/shorts/iLeHF...youtube.comChicago Fire FC loses 3-0 to Nashville SC, some thoughtsYouTube video by Joe Chatz 010
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Some thoughts ahead of Chicago Fire at Nashville SC. Tune in at 8 CT for the radio broadcast with yours truly and @MaxAnderson1456 on wlsam.com 010
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The Chicago Fire are looking for a bounce-back win this weekend when they take on Supporters Shield-leading Nashville SC at GEODIS Park. story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social ontapsportsnet.com/fire/chicago...ontapsportsnet.comChicago Fire FC looking for bounce-back win this weekend against top of the table Nashville SC Chicago Fire FC looking for bounce-back win this weekend against top of the table Nashville SCIt won't be an easy contest for the Chicago Fire on the road when they take on Nashville SC on Saturday night in Tennessee 030
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 18/09/2026New Chicago Fire FC notebook at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social : Jack Elliott's extension, Noah Allen, the international window and more ontapsportsnet.com/fire/chicago...ontapsportsnet.comChicago Fire FC notebook: Jack Elliott extension, Noah Allen, Gregg Berhalter, International window and more Chicago Fire FC notebook: Jack Elliott extension, Noah Allen, Gregg Berhalter, Internationa...Chicago Fire FC have a tough run ahead but just locked up club captain Jack Elliott for at least another year and a half ahead of their trip to Nashville at the weekend 040
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Chicago Fire FC defender Noah Allen discusses building chemistry with new teammates such as Robert Lewandowski, competition in defensive group bringing out the best in all of them youtube.com/shorts/e5ejT...youtube.comChicago Fire FC defender Noah Allen on building chemistry, Robert Lewandowski, defensive group #mlsYouTube video by Joe Chatz 020
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 17/09/2026News: The Chicago Fire have announced they signed Jack Elliott to an extension through the 2027-2028 MLS season with a club option for 2028-2029. Elliott was scheduled to be a free agent after the 2026 MLS season but is now locked up for at least an additional 1.5 seasons 040
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Really?? Ughstatic.klipy.comJim Carrey Says Oh, Come On!ALT: Jim Carrey Says Oh, Come On! 051
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Genuinely happy about the hire but this picture being taken at Marquee’s building in Wrigleyville is another data point in the ‘ChiStars & Cubs are business partners when it’s convenient’ saga 271
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 17/09/2026story on Chicago Stars FC hiring Vlatko Andonovski, which was first reported by ESPN, at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social ontapsportsnet.com/chicago-star...ontapsportsnet.comChicago Stars FC hire Vlatko Andonovski as head of soccer side, per reportChicago Stars FC finally have someone directing the sporting side full-time and it's former USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski 080
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 17/09/2026At Chicago Fire training Mbekezeli Mbokazi worked individually on the side No Anton Salétros Robert Turdean, Chase Nagle, Milan Napoe and Jack Sandmeyer were with the first team GK: Chris Brady, Josh Cohen and Jeff Gal 040
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 17/09/2026News: Chicago Fire FC goalkeeper Chris Brady will be with the USMNT once again during the international window. Story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social ontapsportsnet.com/chicago/chic...ontapsportsnet.comChicago Fire FC's Chris Brady called in by USMNT for international window, expected to miss two MLS games Chicago Fire FC's Chris Brady called in by USMNT for international window, expected to miss tw...Chicago Fire FC Homegrown goalkeeper Chris Brady will once against represent the United States Men's National Team during the upcoming international window 030
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Chicago Fire FC’s Puso Dithejane will be with South Africa during the upcoming international window for their AFCON qualifiers vs Guinea and Eritrea 061
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The Chicago Fire's roster profile as of Sept 15. The club still has over $1.1 million in 2026 General Allocation Money available 020
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Great journalism that reminds us the NWSL deserves to be heavily scrutinized and needs to stop with the BS from the league office. We’re all sick of it 1293
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 16/09/2026News: Chicago Fire FC’s Robin Lod has been called up for Finland’s Nations League C matches between Sept 26 and Oct 6, which rules Lod out of the Fire’s two contests during that window 040
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Johan Gómez is being patient as he builds chemistry with his new Chicago Fire teammates in-season amidst a postseason push. story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social ontapsportsnet.com/fire/johan-g...ontapsportsnet.comJohan Gómez working on building 'chemistry' with new Chicago Fire FC teammates Johan Gómez working on building 'chemistry' with new Chicago Fire FC teammatesChicago Fire FC's Johan Gómez had his first MLS start last weekend against New England and sees a lot of reasons to be confident in his new squad early on in his tenure 020
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Genuinely impressive to only complete 100 passes on 19.5% possession and get a draw, especially when you have to overcome two howlers from Max Crocombe 020
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 14/09/2026The Chicago Fire couldn't overcome a slow start at Soldier Field and lost 2-1 to the New England Revolution, their first loss in MLS since July 25. story at @ontapsportsnet.bsky.social ontapsportsnet.com/fire/slow-st...ontapsportsnet.comSlow start dooms Chicago Fire FC to 2-1 loss to New England Revolution at Soldier Field Slow start dooms Chicago Fire FC to 2-1 loss to New England Revolution at Soldier FieldChicago Fire FC conceded two soft goals, woke up too late to recover and lost 2-1 to the New England Revolution at Soldier Field in Chicago 030
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Some thoughts after the Chicago Fire’s 2-1 loss to the New England Revolution youtube.com/shorts/czK6r...youtube.comChicago Fire FC lose 2-1 to New England Revolution, some thoughts after their first loss since JulyYouTube video by Joe Chatz 120
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Chicago Fire FC vs New England Revolution empty stadium picture 020
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The phrasing on the NWSL’s post is bizarre. Houston fired their coaches. It’s okay to say that. It’s sports 162
Joe Chatz @joechatz.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Availability reports for Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution 010
