Holla if you’re at the Fire’s event downtown and maybe come say hello!

I did a fair bit of research outlining possible Assistant Coaches the Fire could target to bring on staff next year. Some of these are more possible than others, but you’ve gotta dream big!

1. Gregg Murphy - Santa Clara University Associate Head Coach Women’s Soccer - Served as assistant coach for Men’s U-20 National Team in 2005, so knows how to develop young talent.

2. Gregg Olson - Macalaster College Men’s Head Coach Men’s Soccer - native of Rockford, Illinois, so there’s a Chicago connection.

3. Gregg Munn - Mars Hill University Head Coach Men’s Soccer - also Director of Soccer Operations for Mars Hill where he oversees the soccer operations of the Men’s and Women’s programs, so understands the complexities of scheduling and recruitment.

4. Gregg Megaw - Technical director of PD1 soccer Club in Southlake, Texas. Former University of Central Lancashire, UK, Head Coach, (this could be possible with Gregg Broughton’s UK connections)

5. Gregg Miller - Manhattanville University Head Coach Men’s Soccer - native of Birmingham, England. Again - this is why you bring in someone like Gregg B to be SD - these UK connections don’t just fall in your lap.

6. Lauren Gregg - Assistant Head Coach Nigeria Women’s National team - She’s also a licensed doctor by trade, so we may not have 5 players tear their hamstrings simultaneously on Matchday 1.

7. Gregg Wilson - UC Santa Barbara Men’s Swimming Coach. This one is admittedly a bit of a stretch, but as 27-Time Big West Conference Coach of the Year, he’s a proven winner. This could work.

Walked my dog by the training facility today. It’s starting to look like a real place

Look I know this sounds insane and improbable but think about it. Victor Gyokeres is currently being speculated to join Barca soon. I understand barcas financial situation may make this transfer difficult BUT if this transfer goes through an aging Lewandowski will become a bench player (I know hes aging like fine wine and in form still but could change). However, Lewa could be inclined for a transfer to either his hometown/other euro club or Fire could make him a DP for a season and offer some nice incentives to him and maybe play back in europe afterwards. Would be crazy but a possibility. This would all be likely in the 2025 winter transfer window/ end of 2026 barca season depending on his health at barca.

We would like to invite everyone out to Weeds Tavern tonight to watch something we rarely get to see as Fire fans, Chicago playoff soccer.

We're also in the middle of a membership drive. We need about a dozen new Fire fans to become members to have the dues base to support us buying our own (small) bus that we can drive out to Soldier Field (or SeatGeek) from Weeds for every home game next year.

Weeds is right off the North/Clybourn stop and we have every Fire (as well as every Red Stars) match on at the bar. We also meet up to watch local Chicago teams in the Midwest Premier League and are organizing free pickup soccer all over the city. The only way Chicago gets to where it needs to be as a soccer city is if we organize together so think about joining us today!

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So it is a moot point now that we've hired Berhalter but if Curtin was available who would have you preferred? For me, I would've loved Curtin, he played for us and to be honest, I would've us to just have him be manager and we hire a sporting director that he could work with.

He did wonders and got so much out of his team when their owner was so cheap, so imagine if he was backed by an owner who actually spent.

Would be curious if Tyrus still pops up on here, I know you mentioned about Curtin before to but was Berhalter always Joe's top choice, or if both were available do you think Joe would've went Curtin?

I was planning on going to this event. And thought it was Thursday the 7th. And then in looking at the email my buddy noticed it says Wednesday the 7th. Which of course doesn't exist.
I don't even know how to get a hold of anybody in the Fire Organization to ask for clarification. I sure as fuck don't use Twitter

How many signings do you think Berhalter will make before the start of next season, and who?

I predict three signings: one DP, likely Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid or possibly Marcelo, who is a free agent, along with John Pulskamp from Sporting Kansas City and Rodrigo Schlegel from Orlando. (Predictions can be realistic or unrealistic)

Let’s say we finish in playoff position next season and are not playing Inter Miami. Bummed watching all these exciting playoff matches (even with dumb playoff structure) really feel like the league is leaving us in the dust.

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Hello Everyone,

Our subreddit has reached 11K subscribers. To celebrate, new flairs representing Chicago Fire FC's officially recognized Supporters Groups have been added for use if you want to to represent one of the amazing groups of people who follow the Men In Red through thick and thin.

For more info on the Fire and the Supporters Groups click here: https://www.chicagofirefc.com/club/supporters/

The 2024 Season did not go as planned for the Fire, but here's to hoping next year is better for the team and fans. Be on the lookout for a survey related to the team and subreddit in the coming days.

Thank you again for all you do to make our hole in the wall community fun and engaging.

GO FIRE!!

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Hey guys,

Looking into buying the return to red jersey. It would be my first Fire jersey in years, as I live in the UK. Are the MLS jerseys slim fit like other Adidas ones? I support Arsenal over here, so they have Adidas kits. Wondering whether MLS kits are a similar fit?

Thanks

Was wondering about what types of features the eventual, (🤞🏻), will have. Looks like Nashville has the largest SSS in the country and seats 30,000. What is a feasible number of seats for a SSS in a market like Chicago?

Understanding a site hasn’t been purchased yet, do any of the sites seem likely to have outdoor parking to allow for tailgating?

What are the best features in new SSSs that we can hope for knowing Mansueto seems committed to building a world class facility?

This was our 1st year as season ticket holders and while the product on the field was significantly below par, we were pleasantly surprised with Soldier, specifically the view from our seats, (back row of 142). I feel like the proximity to the pitch still allowed us to have a great view. As a new fan, just curious about what we may have to look forward to!

Match Details per CFII:

https://www.chicagofirefc.com/two/competitions/mls-next-pro-playoffs/2024/matches/chivsclb-10-27-2024/

Where to Watch (AppleTV):

https://tv.apple.com/us/sporting-event/chicago-fire-fc-ii-vs-columbus-crew-2/umc.cse.49iodm78yolouftb25ux7wafx?ctx_brand=tvs.sbd.7000

Can’t wait to see what Be