Hot Time In Old Town, a Chicago Fire community

What about the Chicago Fire's rights in the Wilman Conde debacle?

Chicago Fire Rumor Mill: Dimitris Salpigidis

Ever wonder how much every Fire player is making? What if I told you it's not that simple...

We cover everything from the Andres Mendoza drama to the Section 8 fans taking over Columbus Crew stadium.

We exchange three questions with Robert Jonas of Quake, Rattle and Goal in order to get some insider perspective on the San Jose Earthquakes as they head to Toyota Park to take on the Chicago Fire tomorrow night.

We bid a fond farewell to Nery Castillo and his Chicago Fire days.

Fully aware that Nery Castillo's option was declined. That isn't surprising news so the lead-off today in the Smolderings is profiles on the currently starting central midfielders: Corben Bone and Daniel Paladini.

This is the full list of MLS Player Salaries. Yes, all 519 guys and how much they make right here.

Are the Chicago Fire for sale? Maybe not but there are a lot of questions up in the air right now.

Nery Castillo loaned to Aris FC - we've got all the details right here.