Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back from his Independence Day vacation with a few stories to tell and with his analysis of the Chicago Fire's loss at FC Cincinnati. Tune in as he breaks down the advanced stats and discusses whether it meets up with the eye test. Also, is Berhalter's failure to generate offense with the USMNT starting to show up with the Men in Red?

In the second half of the show, Nick looks the Fire's US Open Cup matchup against Minnesota United. He also looks back on some of the history of the USOC and how the Fire can make history as the first Major League Soccer team to win the tournament five times.

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Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire earned their second home win of the season against Charlotte FC, completing the season sweep of their Eastern Conference rival. Spectacular individual efforts combined with team play to deliver a commanding 3-0 halftime lead that was enough for the Men in Red. Tune in as Nick breaks down the stats, player performances - kudos to Jonathan Dean - and looks at the schedule ahead.

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Hey, soccer fans! In this episode of Feed the Fire, Nick talks about what happened between Monterrey Security and a number of fans at the latest Chicago Fire FC match. He details the Major League Soccer fan code of conduct, breaks down the incidents that occurred, and voices his concern for how Monterrey Security acts with impunity and goes outside the law when "policing" events.

Nick also discusses the loss to the Philadelphia Union, breaks down the stats, and looks forward to the upcoming match against Charlotte FC.

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Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back and this time he's bring the kids! Tune in as our host breaks down the players in the lead for Major League Soccer's All-Star game fan voting. He also takes a look at the rules and selection procedures. Then, with the help of his three kids, Nick analyzes which players from the Chicago Fire are worth of All-Star selection by head coach Nico Estevez of Austin FC.

It should come as no surprise to you that Hugo Cuypers, Philip Zinckernagel, Chris Brady, and Jonathan Bamba are all discussed. Is there anyone else for the Men in Red that deserve to be in consideration? Is the Fire's losing reputation keeping the public from voting for deserving players?

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Hey, soccer fans! Nick bad with another episode of Feed the Fire. Nashville SC once again played boogeyman to the Chicago Fire this time defeating them 2-0 at home. The Men in Red generated a number of opportunities, but couldn't convert in the end. Nashville took advantage of the few shots on goal they had, and were able to sweep the Fire in the 2025 MLS season. Tune in as we break down the tactics, stats, and player performances from the match.

Nick also takes the time to review the Eastern Conference standing at the halfway point of the season. Hear which teams are surprising, which teams are struggling, and how the Fire's next opponent - the Philadelphia Union - have surprised Major League Soccer this season.

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Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire defeated DC United 7-1 in a historic victory. Tom Barlow had a hat-trick, Jason Shokalook had an assist in his first MLS match, Philip Zinckernagel played the 10 position, and did we mention Tom Barlow had a hat trick!? Tune in for the stats, impressions, and outlook on the season after this win.

Nick also previews the Fire's match against Nashville SC, a team sitting in 4th in the Eastern Conference, and a team that hasn't lost in 10 straight matches across all competitions. Will the Fire fare any better on home soil?

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Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back with more Chicago Fire talk. In this episode, we pick up the conversation about the Fire's new stadium announcement with a focus on seating, capacity, and ticket prices. There has been a lot of criticism around only having 22,000 seats and the fears of rising prices, but this is the standard for soccer specific stadiums and MLS clubs. Also, the organization will be able to create a neighborhood-wide match day experience. Tune in for Nick's thoughts on these topics and the initial fan reaction.

Nick also looks ahead at the Men in Red's next opponent: DC United. These teams have gone in two different directions since they met in Chicago for the Fire's home opener. Look to the Fire to have another good offensive performance despite players being out for international duty. Nick predicts a Fire victory. What do you think?

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Big news for Chicago Fire fans! The club finally announced their new, Chicago stadium! In this episode, Nick dives deep into the latest Chicago Fire FC stadium news, what it means for the future of soccer in Chicago, and how it could reshape the MLS landscape in 2025. He also gives his thoughts on the use of the stadium outside of soccer events and why the White Sox should be kept far away from thsi development.

📌 Topics Covered:

• Chicago Fire new stadium updates

• Quotes from Joe Mansueto and Don Garber

• Reactions from around the league

Whether you're a die-hard supporter of the Men in Red or a casual MLS fan, this show gives you the latest scoop on one of the most passionate clubs in Major League Soccer.

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