Breaking down the 2019 Chicago Fire season, in which the Men In Red finished in 8th place in the Eastern Conference— missing the playoffs but remaining in the hunt until nearly the end. Major stories include the retirement of Bastian Schweinsteiger, the team leaving Bridgeview and announcing their move back to Soldier Field, and, of course, Andrew Hauptman’s departure and the emergence of local billionaire Joe Mansueto as sole owner.
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2019 Chicago Fire Season Wrap-Up & Offseason
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November 21, 2019
The New Fire Logo Is Garbage [UPDATED]
The club had to get this brand refresh 100% right. It’s not even close.
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November 14, 2019
Who Should Replace Paunovic?
We take a look at a few names that could be leading the Fire in 2020
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November 13, 2019
Veljko Paunovic Out As Chicago Fire Head Coach [UPDATED]
The former Serbian international’s four-year stint as head coach is apparently over
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November 5, 2019
Dax McCarty’s Exit Leaves The Fire With All Sorts Of Problems
It makes sense in a vacuum, but losing Dax McCarty creates more problems than it solves
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October 31, 2019
Fire Front Office Moves To Undermine Section 8, Launch Corporate Takeover Of Supporter Culture
The Fire front office continues their attack on the hardcore supporters
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October 15, 2019
Nelson Rodriguez Needs To Go
The Fire president/GM doesn’t have a plan to move the club forward.
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October 14, 2019
How Will The Fire Move On After Niko
The 2017 Golden Boot winner announced he was moving on over the weekend. The Fire must do the same.
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October 11, 2019
The 2019 Chicago Fire In Review
The season was disappointing and frustrating. But there’s hope on the horizon.
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October 10, 2019
How Will The Fire Move On From Basti?
Schweinsteiger’s poise on the field and experience off the field will be difficult to replace
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October 10, 2019
2019 Chicago Fire Retrospective: Part 1
Ruben looks back at the roller coaster that was the 2019 season
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October 9, 2019
The North Lot Ep. 29: Carry On My Wayward Son
It’s our jam-packed season finale— and the departure of one panelist
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October 9, 2019
With The Offseason Underway, Designated Players Are A Key Priority
Basti’s retirement leaves the Fire with an open DP slot. There may be more to come.
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October 8, 2019
Official: Fire Will Play 2020 Season At Soldier Field [UPDATING]
The "world’s best worst-kept secret" is no longer secret
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October 8, 2019
Bastian Schweinsteiger Announces His Retirement
Der Fußballgott calls time on an astonishing 17-year-long career