CHGO Chicago Fire Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The CHGO Fire Podcast is hosted by Alex Campbell and features a rotating cast of guests with in-depth knowledge of Chicago Fire soccer! We make being a Chicago Fire fan more fun!
Alex is joined by Jake Payne (50 Plus Doner / Black Fires / Chicago Koln) to catch up on what's been going on since the Fire were knocked out of Leagues Cup, including the run of Inter Miami and how impressive Lionel Messi has been. They then break down the Fire's second 3-1 loss to Orlando City of the season, as the Fire hold on to the final playoff spot in the MLS Eastern Conference. Finally, they chat a bit about Jake's passion for German soccer and what makes the Bundesliga special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With five wins in their last six games, the Chicago Fire are the hottest team in MLS (pun intended) as the league takes a break from regular action for Leagues Cup. Alex Campbell is joined by Joe Chatz to break down the 3-0 win over Montreal and 1-0 over Toronto. Then, they're joined by Jeff Rueter, staff writer at The Athletic and St. Paul, Minnesota native, to discuss the Fire's first Leagues Cup opponent, Minnesota United, as well as the tournament more broadly, Lionel Messi's Miami debut, and the start of the Women's World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Fire are in playoff position, sort of, as we approach the Leagues Cup/All Start break. Alex is joined by Timothy Holtze of Men In Red 97 to discuss the loss in Orlando and win at home vs Nashville, as well as answer your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Chicago Fire have, somehow, won consecutive games on the road! We find out how that’s possible by breaking down the wins in Portland and Kansas City. Then, the Fire have a new Designated Player in Ousmane Doumbia, but does the move make sense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Fire keep losing, so let’s talk about some fun news: Lionel Messi is coming to MLS! Alex and CHGO baseball contributor Jared Wyllys are joined by MLS and Inter Miami broadcaster Chris Wittyngham to get the Miami perspective on Messi’s imminent arrival in Florida and discuss the biggest deal in the history of the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the FIFA World Cup kicking off Sunday in Qatar, Pat and Alex look at each of the eight groups, who will make it out, and how far can the USMNT realistically advance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pat and Alex look back at the Chicago Fire’s disappointing 2022 campaign—both the lows (missing the playoffs, the Open Cup loss, Shaqiri’s contributions, Torres and Przybylko’s injuries from the start), and the highs (Jhon Duran, Brian Gutierrez, Wyatt Omsberg, Rafael Czichos, Carlos Teran, Gaga Slonina, and that emotional goal by Alex Monis to cap off the season). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After another dismal 3-2 defeat, the Chicago Fire are officially eliminated from the playoffs for the fifth straight year. Georg Heitz and Co. have failed to demonstrate even the slightest progress during their three years in charge. Will Joe Mansueto make the call to fire him? And, if so, who’s next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a 3-1 win over Inter Miami, the Chicago Fire look to keep their slim playoff hopes alive Tuesday night in Montreal. The playoff math is grim, but a postseason berth is still possible with four straight wins to close the season. Can they do it, or is it time to look to 2023? Also: 15,105 showed up at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview for Saturday’s game after the Bears bumped the Fire back to their old home for the weekend. With that kind of turnout, is Soldier Field really the best option for Fire home games going forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After two straight 0-0 draws and five straight without a win, the Chicago Fire have a 4 percent chance to make the postseason, according to FiveThirtyEight. A loss Saturday against Inter Miami will almost certainly kill off the season. At this point, which Fire players do you think still care, and work their hardest for the team? Fans gave lots of answers to our recent Twitter poll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick and Alex break down the Fire’s latest loss to CF Montreal, wonder whether Xherdan Shaqiri will ever demonstrate he actually cares about playing in Chicago, and debate whether Georg Heitz should return as sporting director. Plus, we look ahead to this week’s set of matches: Wednesday in New England, and Saturday in Columbus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Fire needed a win against NYCFC to stay firmly in the MLS playoff race, and turned in their worst performance of the season to date. With the team now in 12th and their playoff hopes slipping away, can they turn things around against CF Montreal at Soldier Field? Patrick McCraney and Alex Campbell break down the Fire’s chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fire defender Jonathan Bornstein joins Pat and Alex to talk about the team’s playoff push, and what to expect this weekend vs. NYCFC. And, Jonny shares a couple wild stories about the 2010 World Cup--getting stopped on the way to training by elephants, and what it was like immediately after Landon Donovan's iconic goal against Algeria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Chicago Fire take their five game unbeaten run into Philadelphia this weekend to face the first placed Union. Can they keep it rolling? We look back at the Fire’s wild 3-2 win over Charlotte, and look ahead to the toughest stretch of the season: 1st place Philly, 2nd place NYCFC, and 3rd place Montreal are all on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick and Alex hosted a Twitter Spaces immediately after the Chicago Fire's 3-2 win over Charlotte FC Saturday night. It was a match filled with lead changes, fights, and two surprise goals from Kacper Przybylko. With the win, the Fire jumped above the playoff line for the first time in months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pat and Alex break down a busy week for the Fire. Gaga Slonina sold to Chelsea, Georg Heitz speaks, and the MLS transfer window closes. We look back at the Fire’s 0-0 draw with Atlanta, and look ahead to their first ever match with Charlotte FC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After we declared them dead, the Chicago Fire are red hot, and are now winners of three straight. With a win over Atlanta United on Saturday, the Fire could be above the playoff line for the first time since the beginning of the season. Are they for real? Or is all this just a mirage? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Campbell is joined by Hot Time's Alex Calabrese. The two break down a crazy week for the Fire, with massive wins over Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pat and Alex break down the Fire’s worst loss in years: a blown 2-0 lead over the Columbus Crew that ended 3-2. With the high spending Fire in last place, is it time to dump Georg Heitz? Is Ezra Hendrickson up to the task? What’s going on with Xherdan Shaqiri asking to come out of the match? And can the Fire redeem themselves against Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The guys talk about the Fire’s weird run of form: a big win over the Philadelphia Union, followed by a loss to lowly San Jose, a game that sees Xherdan Shaqiri leave with another injury. Plus, the guys look ahead to this week’s matchup with the Crew. And, with the recent discovery that a former MLS player died with CTE, and another former player believes he may also have it, what can we do? Is it time to ban heading from the sport? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chicago Fire II goalkeeper Chris Brady will be in net for the US U20 squad Friday night when they face Honduras with a chance to qualify for the Olympics. Alex Campbell is joined by Alex Calabrese to discuss the up-and-coming player on today's CHGO Fire Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pat and Alex talk about the Fire's 1-0 win over D.C. United, what to expect vs. Houston Dynamo, the latest on Shaqiri and Torres' injuries, the Gaga Slonina to Chelsea deal, and our sadness that Chicago will not be a World Cup host city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick and Alex debate the pros and cons of the giant new MLS broadcast deal with Apple TV. Plus, Chelsea enters the race for Gaga Slonina. And, the Fire are finally back in action this weekend against D.C. United, but Xherdan Shaqiri has suffered another injury while he was away playing for Switzerland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick and Alex break down a busy week despite the Fire being off: Arlo White to LIV Golf and Gaga Slonina to Real Madrid? Plus, USMNT and Mexico thoughts, and Andy McDermott joins the show to talk about Intentional Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chicago Fire play-by-play man Tyler Terens co-hosts with Patrick. The guys debate whether the Fire can still make a playoff run. Plus, your questions in the Mailbag, and Tyler talks about what’s in store in the next MLS TV deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We love to build Mt. Rushmores and we love to hold drafts. So why not combine the two? Join Kevin Kaduk, Jake Flannigan, Cody Delmendo and Alex Campbell as they attempt to build the perfect mix of Chicago sports icons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick and Alex break down the Fire’s crazy 3-3 tie with the Red Bulls, and the dull 1-0 loss to NYCFC. Plus, Fire defender Wyatt Omsberg joins the guys to talk about his breakout individual season, and what it’s going to take to get the team back into the playoff race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick and Alex look back at the miserable loss to FC Cincinnati, and preview Wednesday’s match with the New York Red Bulls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Fire drop to last place after a brutal loss in Atlanta. Is it time to panic, or is it only uphill from here? Patrick McCraney and Alex Campbell break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With Jairo Torres joining the Chicago Fire this week, can they also get a deal for Chris Mueller over the line before the deadline? Patrick McCraney and Alex Campbell talk about the impact both players will make on the debut episode of the CHGO Fire Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices