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How the Chicago Fire signed star striker Robert Lewandowski — and how he’s preparing for the MLS playoffs - Chicago Tribune

How the Chicago Fire signed star striker Robert Lewandowski — and how he’s preparing for the MLS playoffs Chicago Tribune

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Celebrating Our 800th Column With 800 Chicago Sports Facts - Substack

Celebrating Our 800th Column With 800 Chicago Sports Facts Substack

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Q&A: Chicago Fire CMO Dan Moriarty talks career, marketing brand vs. team - Sports Business Journal

Q&A: Chicago Fire CMO Dan Moriarty talks career, marketing brand vs. team Sports Business Journal

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Chicago Fire’s CMO on what happens when you can’t control the brand you’re marketing - Ad Age

Chicago Fire’s CMO on what happens when you can’t control the brand you’re marketing Ad Age

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Charlotte vs Chicago Fire - beIN SPORTS

Charlotte vs Chicago Fire beIN SPORTS

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Robert Lewandowski, Mbekezeli Mbokazi among Six Chicago Fire FC players away on international duty - On Tap Sports Net

Robert Lewandowski, Mbekezeli Mbokazi among Six Chicago Fire FC players away on international duty On Tap Sports Net

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Chicago Fire vs Charlotte - beIN SPORTS

Chicago Fire vs Charlotte beIN SPORTS

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New Voices Under 30: Nate Engel, Chicago Fire - Sports Business Journal

New Voices Under 30: Nate Engel, Chicago Fire Sports Business Journal

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Chicago Fire sets aggregate attendance record — Interia Sport - UA.NEWS

Chicago Fire sets aggregate attendance record — Interia Sport UA.NEWS

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MLS Cup Playoffs: Chicago Fire FC vs Charlotte FC round one schedule set - On Tap Sports Net

MLS Cup Playoffs: Chicago Fire FC vs Charlotte FC round one schedule set On Tap Sports Net

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Lewandowski converts two penalties for Chicago Fire - Yahoo Sports

Lewandowski converts two penalties for Chicago Fire Yahoo Sports

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Chicago Fire FC lose 4-3 to Columbus Crew, still secure 4 seed in East - On Tap Sports Net

Chicago Fire FC lose 4-3 to Columbus Crew, still secure 4 seed in East On Tap Sports Net

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Chicago Fire fall in season finale but still lock up No. 4 seed and home-field edge vs. Charlotte in playoffs - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Fire fall in season finale but still lock up No. 4 seed and home-field edge vs. Charlotte in playoffs Chicago Tribune

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Highlights: Chicago Fire FC 3-4 Columbus Crew (MLS) - Yahoo Sports

Highlights: Chicago Fire FC 3-4 Columbus Crew (MLS) Yahoo Sports

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Chicago Fire FC - Columbus Crew 2 - 2 | GOAL - Robert Lewandowski - Yahoo Sports

Chicago Fire FC - Columbus Crew 2 - 2 | GOAL - Robert Lewandowski Yahoo Sports

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Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew: Major League Soccer stats & head-to-head - BBC

Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew: Major League Soccer stats & head-to-head BBC

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2026 MLS Decision Day Preview: Chicago Fire FC vs Columbus Crew, Max Bretos Q&A - On Tap Sports Net

2026 MLS Decision Day Preview: Chicago Fire FC vs Columbus Crew, Max Bretos Q&A On Tap Sports Net

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Columbus Crew take shutout streak into matchup with the Chicago Fire - Corsicana Daily Sun

Columbus Crew take shutout streak into matchup with the Chicago Fire Corsicana Daily Sun

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · OCT 13 · CHI

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · SEP 22 · CHI

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · SEP 18 · CHI

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · SEP 16 · CHI

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · SEP 8 · CHI

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · SEP 7 · CHI

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · SEP 1 · CHI

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · AUG 31 · CHI

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 30 · CHI

**Chicago Fire finish August unbeaten with 2-2 draw in Seattle** • **Chicago Fire** drew 2-2 at Seattle, capping an unbeaten August on the road • **Maren Haile-Selassie** opened the scoring for the Fire before Seattle grabbed a 2-1 lead • **Robert Lewandowski** headed home a stunning late equalizer to rescue the point • **Dejan Joveljić** stole the show briefly with a two-goal debut for the Sounders, both efforts going in vain **What to watch:** Whether Lewandowski's late-game clutch factor becomes Chicago's new identity heading into September. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · AUG 29 · CHI

**Chicago Fire back in action — here's your morning catch-up.** • **Chicago Fire FC** – Headed to Seattle for a road test against the Sounders, one of MLS's toughest home environments • **Brian Dunseth** – Fire's veteran voice breaks down the squad's current form and what's driving the team's direction • **Fire II** – Academy pipeline stays busy with fresh signings bolstering the developmental roster • **Seattle trip** – Short turnaround road game puts Fire's travel legs and depth to the test **What to watch:** Whether Fire's road form holds up in the Emerald City — results away from Soldier Field have been the real story this stretch. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · AUG 28 · CHI

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · AUG 27 · CHI

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · AUG 26 · CHI

**Chicago Fire's Leagues Cup run is over — Monterrey sends them home in the quarterfinals.** - **Chicago Fire** fell to Monterrey in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal, ending their tournament run - **Monterrey** advances to the semifinal after eliminating the Fire - **Chicago Fire** entered as underdogs against the Liga MX side and couldn't pull off the upset - **Leagues Cup** continues to be a tough draw for MLS clubs against Mexican opposition *Watch to see if the Fire can refocus and carry any momentum into their MLS regular season schedule.* The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · AUG 25 · CHI

**Chicago Fire: Cupps Heads to Scotland, Preseason Action Underway** - **Chicago Fire** scrimmaged the New York Red Bulls in preseason action, offering an early look at the 2026 squad - **Christopher Cupps** has been loaned to Greenock Morton in Scotland's Championship for the remainder of 2026 - **Cupps**, a homegrown center back, joins the Scottish second tier to gain regular competitive minutes abroad **What to watch:** Whether Cupps earns consistent starts at Morton and develops into a Fire defensive option down the road. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · AUG 24 · CHI

**Fire light up Red Bull Arena — here's what you missed** - **Chicago Fire** held New York Red Bulls to a tactical draw, Haile-Selassie turning heads with a standout individual performance - **Maren Haile-Selassie** showcased the creativity and pace that could be crucial in Fire's upcoming Leagues Cup clash vs. Monterrey - **RBNY** struggled to contain Chicago's midfield pressure throughout, per match stats - **Chicago Fire** head-to-head record vs. Red Bulls remains competitive, with recent form favoring a more organized Fire side **What to watch:** Fire's Leagues Cup opener vs. Monterrey — Haile-Selassie's audition continues on a bigger stage. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 23 · CHI

**Chicago Fire settle for 1-1 draw, winning streak snapped at six** - **Chicago Fire** drew 1-1 with New York Red Bulls, ending a 6-match winning streak but extending their unbeaten run to 4. - **Maren Haile-Selassie** stole the highlight reel with a stunning lob, but it wasn't enough for three points. - **Cameron Harper** netted the equalizer for New York, denying Fire a road win late. - **Chicago Fire** remain in strong form overall despite the result, sitting comfortably in playoff contention. **Watch:** Whether Fire can bounce back and protect their unbeaten streak in the next fixture. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · AUG 22 · CHI

**Chicago Fire host Red Bull New York Saturday night at Sports Illustrated Stadium.** - **Chicago Fire** face Red Bull New York in a key Eastern Conference clash Saturday night - **Fire** enter looking to build momentum in a tight playoff race - **Red Bull NY** come in as the road side with home-field advantage flipped to SI Stadium - **Odds/spread** are in play — FOX Sports Radio NJ has the full betting breakdown ahead of kickoff **What to watch:** Whether Chicago can steal three points on the road and climb the Eastern standings. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · AUG 21 · CHI

**Chicago Fire gear up for Saturday's New York showdown** - **Chicago Fire** host Red Bull New York Saturday in a matchup worth circling on your calendar - **Puso Dithejane** is on a scoring run and name-dropping Lewandowski as his finishing guru — that's a mentor flex - **Dithejane** credits the Polish legend for teaching him positioning, composure, and how to find space in the box **What to watch:** Can Dithejane carry that Lewandowski-polished finishing into Saturday's Red Bull clash? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · AUG 20 · CHI

**Chicago Fire grind out a 2-1 road win over Orlando City.** - **Chicago Fire** beat Orlando City 2-1, picking up a crucial three points on the road - **Puso Dithejane** opened the scoring with the Fire's first goal of the match - **Robert Lewandowski** added the second, continuing to deliver at MLS level - **David Brekalo** pulled one back for Orlando City to make it 1-1 before Lewandowski's winner - **Chicago Fire** now turn attention to their next fixture with momentum building **Watch:** Can Lewandowski string together another performance and push the Fire up the standings? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · AUG 19 · CHI

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · AUG 18 · CHI

**Chicago Fire split points with Toronto, now prepping for New York.** • Chicago Fire FC — Drew 1-1 with Toronto FC last night • Josh Sargent — Scored the equalizer to salvage a point for the Fire • New York Red Bulls — Up next for Chicago, with odds and lineups already circulating **What to watch:** Can the Fire carry that Sargent momentum into a tough road test against New York? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · AUG 17 · CHI

**Chicago Fire burn Portland, spoil new coach's debut** - **Chicago Fire** def. Portland Timbers 2-1, snapping recent struggles with a gutsy home win - **Dje D'Avilla** stole the show with a goal and assists, emerging as Chicago's early-season standout - **Portland Timbers** coach Cifuentes handed a rough welcome to MLS, losing his debut on the road - **Fire** controlled the match early, with D'Avilla's spark setting the tone before Portland could settle **What to watch:** Can D'Avilla sustain this form and make himself a lock in Chicago's starting XI? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 16 · CHI

**Chicago Fire locked Gutman in long-term and now face Portland tonight.** • **Chicago Fire** – Andrew Gutman signs contract extension through the 2028-29 season • **Chicago Fire** – Left back secures his future with the club on a multi-year deal • **Chicago Fire vs. Portland Timbers** – Sides clash tonight, both riding recent strong stretches • **Chicago Fire** – Kickoff details, TV channel, and live stream info now available for tonight's match **Watch tonight's Fire-Timbers clash to see if Chicago's momentum holds against a Portland side in form.** The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · AUG 15 · CHI

**Chicago Fire went 2-for-3 overnight — here's the damage.** - **Chicago Fire vs. Portland Timbers** — hosted the Timbers at home, result pending full recap - **Chicago Fire vs. Monterrey** — live action underway on FOX Sports, score developing - **Chicago Fire** — beat CF Montréal 2-0, Hugo Cuypers with the goal to seal it **What to watch:** Cuypers is heating up — keep an eye on that Monterrey final score when it drops. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · AUG 14 · CHI

**Chicago Fire locked in and looking sharp heading into Leagues Cup knockout rounds.** - **Chicago Fire** finished Phase One with a perfect record, positioning themselves for a deep Leagues Cup run - **Chicago Fire vs. Cruz Azul** — knockout clash on the horizon; prediction and full preview are out now - **Chicago Fire** dropped their 2026 Archive Kit, a fresh look as the postseason push heats up **What to watch:** Can Chicago knock off Cruz Azul and keep the Leagues Cup dream alive? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · AUG 13 · CHI

**Chicago Fire drop points in Cruz Azul friendly, front office spotlight on new SD's path** • **Chicago Fire** fell to Cruz Azul in a Coinbase-sponsored preseason clash — result stings heading into the run • **Fire front office** — new sporting director arrived via an unconventional Arctic Circle route before landing in MLS • **Cruz Azul** exposed defensive gaps the Fire will need to patch before competitive play resumes • **Chicago Fire** roster depth faces questions after the defeat against Liga MX opposition **Watch today:** Whether Fire brass responds to the preseason loss with any roster moves before the window tightens. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · AUG 12 · CHI

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · AUG 11 · CHI

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · AUG 10 · CHI

**Chicago Fire kick off Leagues Cup tonight — here's how to watch.** • **Chicago Fire** host Santos Laguna in Leagues Cup action starting tonight • **Fire** can stream live on Apple TV+, so no cable required • **Chicago** enters looking to make noise in the summer tournament bracket • **Santos Laguna** arrives as a dangerous Liga MX side — this won't be easy • **Fire** fans should lock in early; Leagues Cup knockout stakes are immediate **Watch for whether Fire's attack can break down a stingy Mexican club defense.** The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 9 · CHI

**Chicago Fire torched Montréal 3-0 — here's your overnight recap.** • **Chicago Fire** demolished CF Montréal 3-0 in a dominant home performance • **Robin Lod** found the net for the Fire, per Yahoo Sports • **Chicago** improves their MLS standing with a clean sheet and a three-goal cushion • **CF Montréal** shut out completely, offering little resistance on the night **What to watch:** Can Chicago carry this momentum into their next fixture and stack wins? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · AUG 8 · CHI

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · AUG 7 · CHI

**Chicago Fire kick off Leagues Cup tonight — here's what you need to know.** • **Chicago Fire** face Necaxa in Leagues Cup action, with lineups officially set • **Chicago Fire** can stream the match live — check Fubo, Apple TV+, or MLS Season Pass • **Chicago Fire** enter looking to make noise in a tournament that counts for real stakes • **Chicago Fire** vs. Necaxa tips off a critical stretch of summer fixtures for the club **Watch for:** Whether Chicago's attack can exploit Necaxa's defensive shape in the first half. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · THU · AUG 6 · CHI

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · AUG 5 · CHI

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · AUG 4 · CHI

**Chicago Fire Fall 1-0 to Nashville SC** • **Chicago Fire** dropped a tight one to Nashville SC, 1-0, unable to break through on the road • **Nashville SC** kept a clean sheet, grinding out the win with disciplined defending • **Chicago** managed possession but lacked finishing touch in the final third • **Fire goalkeeper** was tested but the lone conceded goal proved the difference *Watch for Chicago's response at home — they need a spark up front.* The lineup's set. Drop in.

HOT TAKES · UNDER REVIEW

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HOT TAKES · WED · AUG 5 · UNDER REVIEW

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