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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 29/09/2026

NGL I think I walked into the right bar in DC

Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 25/09/2026

#cf97's Robert Lewandowski starts against Bosnia-Herzegovina with kickoff in about half an hour. Poland keeping the big man up top in the first game of the next cycle.

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 24/09/2026

Gregg Berhalter says Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Anton Salétros are both "questionable" against Charlotte. Could we see #TLB back in action for #cf97 this Saturday?

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 20/09/2026

Not everything is bigger in Texas, I guess.

FC Dallas saying their "sellout streak continues" with 10,925 fans in attendance at their half-capacity stadium as renovation work continues

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 20/09/2026

How the Chicago Fire ride into Nashville. Oregel gets his 2nd start in a row; Allen is back at CB. Likely 4-3-3 in attack, 4-42 in defense Anzor Mekvabishvili is on the bench for #cf97

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 19/09/2026

So Robinhood made a social network for some reason and yeah, it's going about like you'd expect.

Screenshot from Robinhood Social showing a user buying Oracle stock with the message "can't wait to give my money to the IDF"

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 17/09/2026

Robert Lewandowski in an interview w/Mateusz Skwierawski: "This summer, the offer from Chicago Fire wasn't the highest I've received. I can put that to rest." Confirms he will be w/🇵🇱 for all 4 of their matches this fall. Would mean missing two games for #cf97

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 17/09/2026

Chicago Fire's updated roster and cap info - Fire have $1.1m in GAM which they can use for signing bonuses in 2026 or to add to cap in the sprint season or beyond. #cf97 #VamosFire

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 14/09/2026

PRO Response to question about Noah Allen's 43rd minute yellow card tonight in #cf97 vs #NERevs

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 13/09/2026

How #cf97 line up against against the Revs 1st MLS start for Johan Gómez with Anton Salétros unavailable, and 1st MLS start for Sergio Oregel Jr. this season Lewy and Zinck lead the attack alongside Puso, with Bamba available on the bench

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 13/09/2026

Soldier Field empty stadium picture ahead of #cf97 vs New England Revs Pitch certainly looks like about 50 guys we're playing college football on it less than 24 hrs ago

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 13/09/2026

#cf97 availability for tomorrow's game vs the Revs: Salétros and Bamba both questionable.

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 12/09/2026

Anywhoo, checking in on Seb Berhalter. Really glad Caleb Porter set him straight and told him he had no future in the sport.

Fotmob heat map of Berhalter's performance in a 4-3 win over Norwich where he bagged a brace.

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 10/09/2026

Alright, Jeff, then explain whatever the hell it is that the Chicago Stars are playing.

Shot of Lake Michigan in and around Evanston, IL

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 10/09/2026

The Chicago Fire's Chris Brady and Andrew Gutman - 2 local guys who came up through the #cf97 academy - named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for their performances against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 10/09/2026

Gregg Berhalter says he hopes the strong Polish contingent comes back on Sunday for Fire's game against the Revs. "It's free pierogi night," he says. "Is it?" a Polish reporter asked. "It is now," he said in response.

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 10/09/2026

A Fire record 63,094 fans at Soldier Field as they take on Inter Miami. #cf97 #VamosFire

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 10/09/2026

How the Fire line up against Inter Miami. Big guns start for #cf97 and Noah Allen gets the start against his former team. Messi starts on the other side for Inter Miami #VamosFire

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 09/09/2026

Here's what happened the last time that Lewandowski, Messi and Suárez were all on a pitch together. Want more about match between the Chicago Fire and Inter Miami? Check out our preview with all you need to know before going to Soldier Field www.meninred97.com/star-studded... #cf97

UEFA Champions League match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich on August 14 2020, showing a 8-2 win for Robert Lewandowski's Bayern Munich over Barcelona, with Messi and Suárez. Lewandowski and Suárez both scored

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 08/09/2026

The Chicago Stars said they'd break ground on their new training facility in "spring 2026" to open by end of 2027. 8 months later, the only permit they've applied for: A temporary solar panel w/battery (for a security cam?) They were also cited for overgrown weeds in June.

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 07/09/2026

Maren Haile-Selassie makes the MLS Team of the Matchday after scoring a brace vs Toronto, in the 3rd game in a row where he's had a goal #cf97 #VamosFire

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 05/09/2026

New #cf97'arricals Johan Gómez and Noah Allen on the bench for the Chicago Fire as they prepare for the Battle of the Great Lakes at BMO Stadium Graphic: @chicagofire.bsky.social

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 02/09/2026

Anyone else feeling the same energy with these smiles? Or just me? Either way: Jason Shokalook moves to Real Salt Lake in exchange for $150,000 in GAM. #cf97

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 02/09/2026

He's played like one. Now he is one. Chicago Fire announce that Philip Zinckernagel has been given a new deal that makes him a Designated Player. #cf97

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 30/08/2026

#cf97's Sam Rogers came through the Sounders academy and had 1 start w/the team - against the Timbers in a 2017 Open Cup game v Portland in Tukwila. He finally got to play at Lumen Field today, calling it "surreal." That USOC game? Also featured Nouhou & Cristian Roldan.

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 26/08/2026

Brady saves the PK! Still 0-0 in Bridgeview! #cf97

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 26/08/2026

Chicago Fire Starting XI vs Monterrey Gregg brings out the big guns to start #cf97 #VamosFire

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 25/08/2026

Cupps is going on loan to the 2nd div in Scotland to a team that has real financial constraints, so it's really about minutes. Asked Andrew Gutman, whose 1st pro deal was w/Celtic, yesterday about what he thought Cupps could learn in Scotland. Here's what he said.

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 24/08/2026

Jason Shokalook hasn't been getting minutes with the Fire 1st team, leaving #cf97 w/o a natural striker when Lewandowski isn't on How would he do in MLS? Per a new model from @kierdoyle.bsky.social @americansocceranalysis.com, he'd be an above-average striker - even in his 1st 1,000 mins

American Soccer Analysis model from Kieran Doyle predicting MLS success based on Next Pro performance predicting Jason Shokalook at +0.04 goals added above average in his 1st 1,000 MLS minutes

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 20/08/2026

In a statement released on X, FMF invented a new way to say "no pro/rel to the top flight" in Spanish but it's 1200 words long. Pro/rel is returning to Mexico - but it ends at the 2nd division Liga de Expansión MX

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 20/08/2026

#cf97's David Poreba on if he thought his 1st MLS start would be next to Robert Lewandowski: "I'll be completely honest. No I did not... he's my favorite player growing up, being Polish descent, I looked up to him as an academy player... it's just honestly surreal"

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 17/08/2026

MAKE IT FIVE. First in a quarter century With the Fire's 2-1 win over Portland, they now have their first five game winning streak across all comps since 2000. #cf97 #VamosFire

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 16/08/2026

How the Fire line up vs Portland It'll play either like a 4-2-3-1 or a 4-3-3, with Lod as the 10 or Lod and Salétros as dual 8s - probably a mix of both depending on state. Sam Rogers in for Joel Waterman, MHS gets the not at LW and Leo at RWB. #cf97 #VamosFire

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 14/08/2026

How the Chicago Fire start against Cruz Azul Strongest possible starting XI from #cf97 in a 4-3-3, with Dithejane getting into the starting lineup No Bamba available, but Jason Shokalook now on the bench #VamosFire

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 14/08/2026

SeatGeek empty stadium picture ahead of the proverbial?) storm #cf97 #VamosFire

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 11/08/2026

Checking in on one of #MLS's biggest new sponsors in 2026...

Screenshot from @PolymarketIntel on X showing false anti-vaccine propaganda

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 10/08/2026

1st half Chicago Fire thoughts, from my mom #cf97

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 10/08/2026

SeatGeek Stadium empty stadium picture before #cf97 take on Santos Laguna

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 10/08/2026

The lineup that takes on Santos Laguna. 16-year-old Robert Turdean starts, as does 37-year old Robert Lewandowski. #cf97 out of Robert options on the bench as a result. Maren Haile-Selassie, Barroso, Radojević and Waterman back in the XI. No Shokalook or Borso.

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 10/08/2026

Chicago Fire's 16-year-old Robert Turdean gets his 1st minutes and first start with the 1st team as #cf97 take on Santos Laguna in the Leagues Cup

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 09/08/2026

TIL bull riding has VAR. The more you know, I guess?

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 07/08/2026

CONCACAF scenes to end the 1st half at SeatGeek with #cf97 up 1-0 over Necaxa

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 07/08/2026

Back in the SeatGeek press box. Hello old friend.

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 07/08/2026

Chicago Fire FC lineup vs Necaxa. Robert Lewandowski starts with Puso and Zinck on the wings. Oregel and Salétros as twin 8s ahead of D'Avilla Gutman and Dean at fullback ahead of Elliott and Rogers; Brady in net #cf97 #VamosFire

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 03/08/2026

With his brace against Charlotte, Robert Lewandowski was voted the MLS Player of the Matchday. First #cf97 player to be so honored this year.

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 02/08/2026

After tonight, pretty clear that the Fire figured a lot of things out. Lewy looked like Lewy and the Fire looked like the Fire for the 1st time since the WC break. We'll have more thoughts on this @meninred97.com tomorrow

Robert Lewandowski celebrating his 2nd goal with teammates

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 02/08/2026

And Robert Lewandowski gets his first goal for #cf97! 1-1 in Chicago

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 02/08/2026

Was told that Tim Ream's exclusion from #cltfc's lineup vs #cf97 is a "coach's decision," nothing more. Comes 4 days after his same coach started him in the MLS All Star Game.

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Tim Hotze @timhotze.com · 02/08/2026

The Starting XI for Robert Lewandowski's #cf97 home debut. I'm expecting it to play like a 4-4-2 but it could morph into a 4-3-3 with the same personnel.

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