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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 31/08/2026

The Fire can’t find their first win in the Emerald city but the offense seems to finally click! Tim & John break down a draw and Seattle and talk what NEEDS to happen between now and the window closing on Wednesday night Available wherever you get your pods! #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 25/07/2026

Are changes due for the Fire as they head back to Yankee Stadium? A short (and disappointing) week could mean reason for rotation, but who gets the shot? Check it out in the latest episode of The Bonfire with @armankafai.bsky.social! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 21/07/2026

Someway, somehow, one of the best goal scorers of his generations enters Chicago with big shoes to fill. The guys talked with @joechatz.bsky.social about Hugo Cuypers’ legacy and the risk of moving him on in the latest episode of The Bonfire. #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 27/05/2026

“it’s absolutely RIDICULOUS…” The guys talked a bit of #USMNT to open the show and it’s safe to say they weren’t exactly fans of Poch’s style. Listen to The Bonfire wherever you get your podcasts! #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 15/05/2026

🔥CALL IT A COMEBACK🔥 The Fire notch their first comeback win of the year, Hugo Cuypers continues his MVP campaign, Puso breaks out, and Robin Lod comes alive But Tim & John aren’t convinced Listen to The Bonfire wherever you get your pods! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.meninred97.com/the-bonfire-... #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 12/05/2026

They say 3 is a magic number but when it’s losses we wish they’d just… 🪄DISAPPEAR🪄 Tim and John vent their frustrations after a bad day against RBNY, then talk how to bounce back midweek vs DC. Listen to THE BONFIRE wherever you get your pods! ⬇️ #cf97 #vamosfire #COYMIR

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 01/05/2026

Things get HEATED when John & Tim talk what went wrong as the Fire flame out of the Open Cup early. Then the guys talk a shot at revenge against Cincinnati after dropping points in TQL just 2 weeks ago LISTEN WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODS!⬇️⬇️⬇️ #cf97 #vamosfire #COYMIR

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 23/04/2026

The Fire have friends in low places…and they’ll be back in Soldier Field on Saturday! Tim and John break down the collapse of SKC and how the Fire can avoid a trap game against the Spoon contenders. Available wherever you get your pods! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 20/04/2026

The win streak has ended but The Bonfire streak continues on! 🔥 Tim + John talk the win that wasn’t, a 2025-esque collapse, & why they’re pumping the brakes on a fan favorite, while slamming the gas on another. Available wherever you get your pods! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 23/03/2026

Once again Gregg Berhalter and co snap a 10+ year streak, winning in Philadelphia for the first time since 2013 John & Tim break down a gritty win, a standout debut, and a new identity emerging for the Men in Red Available wherever you get your pods! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 16/03/2026

On a cold, dreary Saturday the Fire burned low and eventually fizzled out in an early season loss as disappointing as they come. The guys break down who’s to blame, and a recurring issue the home crowd can’t seem to shake Listen where you get your pods! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 12/03/2026

The guys had a BLAST previewing DC United with Apple TV Match Analyst @natebukaty.bsky.social! Nate talked the Fire in year 2 of the Berhalter Era, what to expect from DC on Saturday, and his upcoming book Perfect Pitch. Check it out wherever you get your pods!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 10/03/2026

On Saturday the Fire went into Columbus, Gregg stole Crewmas, and Dylan Borso snatched Max Arfsten’s chain! The Fire keep the Crew from from a W in their home opener for the first time since 2021. Listen wherever you get your pods! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #cf97 #VamosFire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 06/03/2026

We didn’t expect to have controversy in the midfield, but after a 3-0 win, can you really send Mauricio Pineda to the bench? The guys discussed this and more on the newest episode of The Bonfire! Listen wherever you get your pods, or check it out ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #cf97 #VamosFire #mls

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 24/02/2026

Mbekezeli #Mbokazi made his debut in MLS with a start in his first match. Did he live up to the hype? The guys discussed TLB’s performance on the Bonfire - the good, and the…not as good. #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 18/12/2025

I think it’s safe to say the guys are getting tired of the criticisms of #Mbokazi for coming to MLS 😂 From our newest episode of The Bonfire - listen wherever you get your pods! open.spotify.com/episode/3hDr... #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 01/11/2025

Brady misses out, Gal takes his place in net. Zinckernagel back in the XI. Here’s how your Men in Red line up for a do or die game 2 #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 31/10/2025

🔥THE BONFIRE IS BACK🔥 The guys were joined by MLS play by play analyst Steve Cangialosi ( @cangyapple.bsky.social ) ahead of Game 2 back in Bridgeview. They talked what worked, what didn’t, and how the Fire should approach Game 2 to stay alive. LISTEN BELOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 27/10/2025

A MASSIVE thank you to everyone who came out or tuned into youtube last night! 2025 has been a roller coaster of a year and despite the result, last night was definitely a high point. Special thank you again to the Endeavor Health Fire Pitch for hosting us! #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 26/10/2025

Playoff Matchday in Chester. how we feeling, Fire fans?? Drop your score predictions below, closest prediction will receive a print of our matchday poster! #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 26/10/2025

🔥IT IS PLAYOFF MATCHDAY FIRE FANS🔥 Your Men In Red are ready roll for Game 1 Get ready with our preview: meninred97.com/nothing-to-l... or The Bonfire: youtu.be/X5nU18xKRiI?... And come out to @Fire_Pitch or join our watchalong on youtube.com/@meninred97?... #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 25/10/2025

🔥Looking for matchday plans? We got you covered!🔥 MIR97 will be livestreaming a watchalong at 2nd Star Tavern on Sunday! We’ll talk ball, have special guests, and (hopefully) see another playoff win for the Men In Red! Come on out or join us on YT! @chicagofire.bsky.social #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 23/10/2025

🔥STARTING XI🔥 Here’s how your Men In Red Line up to face Orlando in the play in! Oregel and Gutiérrez return to the starting lineup as the Fire go back to the back 4. #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 18/10/2025

🔥STARTING XI🔥 Here’s how your Men In Red will line up for a decision day clash in Foxborough. The back 3 remains and Rominigue Kouamé will play alongside D’Avilla in a double pivot. The hot hand (or boot) of Maren Haile-Selassie starts on the bench. #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 18/10/2025

🔥IT IS MATCHDAY, FIRE FANS🔥 Your Men in Red look to pick up points and escape the play in as they head to New England to face the Revs Get ready with the Match Preview: meninred97.com/close-it-out... Or the Bonfire: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 05/10/2025

🔥BREAKING RECORDS🔥 With his assist in the 88’ Philip Zinckernagel passes Nemanja Nikolics for most goal contributions in a single season (29) A record breaking campaign for the newcomer. #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 05/10/2025

🔥STARTING XI🔥 A fairly rotated XI for Berhalter’s side tonight. Oregel and Pineda making their first starts in over a month, Gutierrez enters the attack, and Maren stays on after a MOTM performance midweek. Bamba, D’avilla, Dean all start on the bench. #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 05/10/2025

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 02/10/2025

🔥🇺🇸That’s Our Number 1🇺🇸🔥 Chris Brady has been called up to join the USMNT for the October international window! Read more about it at meninred97.com/chris-brady-... #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 01/10/2025

🔥LIVE SHOW🔥 Miss out on the live celebration/recap last night on youtube? Check it out on all streaming platforms now! Some of us were pretty optimistic about what the future could hold for the Fire 😅 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/7zny... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 01/10/2025

For the first time since 2017 YOUR MEN IN RED ARE PLAYOFF BOUND!! Soak it in Chicago! #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 30/09/2025

Back 4 is back & Gregg rotates Maren gets his 1st MLS start since Nashville in June, with Zinck on the bench Kouamé 1st start since July with Guti on the bench for the 3rd game in a row #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 30/09/2025

🔥IT IS MATCHDAY, FIRE FANS🔥 Your Men in Red face off against Inter Miami with a chance to CLINCH a playoff berth if they can pick up all 3 points. Get ready with the Match Preview: meninred97.com/win-and-your... Or the Bonfire: open.spotify.com/episode/5QKf... #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 29/09/2025

Sorry folks - we got a bit distracted by the ref cams last night so the newest episode of The Bonfire is running behind. It will be up in the early afternoon. In the meantime here’s a little taste of what we got into this time. #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 28/09/2025

🔥LINEUPS🔥 How your Men In Red line up against the Crew tonight! #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 27/09/2025

🔥THE GUYS GOT THEIR PICKS IN🔥 Fire fans, drop your score and MOTM predictions below! #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 20/09/2025

🔥the guys gave their picks!🔥 Fire Fans, who ya got??? #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 15/09/2025

🔥New episode of The Bonfire now streaming EVERYWHERE🔥 The whole band is back together as the guys try to figure out where it all went wrong vs NYCFC and where the Fire go from here 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/1ACH... 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... ▶️ youtu.be/ZhD-l-qsygA?... #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 14/09/2025

🔥Tim’s Official Player Ratings are IN🔥 Fair or foul, Fire fans? Check out his full game recap here: meninred97.com/sleeping-aga... #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 14/09/2025

How your Men In Red line up tonight vs NYCFC in a 6 point match! Only change from last week is the Waterman debut fresh off his national team service! #cf97 #vamosfire

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 24/08/2025

Chicago Fire Starting XI vs Philadelphia Only change: With Terán gone, Cupps 1st start since May D'Avilla with his 4th start in a row; Barroso 5th in a row André Franco on the bench; no Joel Waterman in this one #cf97 #VamosFire #doop

Lineup graphic in a 4-3-3

Expect Gutiérrez to be the most advanced midfielder, Oregel to play more like an 8 and D'Avilla a 6 though the roles will be a bit more fluid.

Both fullbacks will push forward but Gutman will do it more; Barroso will be tasked with more defensive responsibilities.

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 20/08/2025

Chicago Fire confirm Joel Waterman is officially a Man In Red. Check out our full complete coverage for more about the move & what he can bring to the Chicago Fire: ✏️ : meninred97.com/sources-joel... 📻🟢: tiny.cc/ikfr001 📻 🍎: tiny.cc/xkfr001

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MenInRed97 Media @meninred97.com · 31/05/2025

Chicago Fire Starting XI and bench v Orlando City Christopher Cupps (now 17!) makes his 2nd start - both v #OrlandoCity, Pineda makes a surprise return after leaving hurt last week, Kouamé and Dean both in the XI for #cf97

Chicago Fire FC starting lineup vs Orlando City on May 31, 2025

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