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"Today I feel an Allocation Disorder" - Gianni Infantino
In comments at this week's BOG meeting, FIFA president Gianni Infantino told MLS owners to "think big" and "be bold," sources said, including in on-field investment, to maximize the impact of events coming to the U.S., most notably the 2026 World Cup.
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#cf97
Capt Rafael Czichos: "I would lie if I would say that the roster is already to good enough to play at the highest level. I think everyone knows we have a little bit of work to do still. And we are all waiting for it.”
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#MLSNextPro
roster rules
#USOC2024
(for
#cf97
and all other teams):
-Max 7 first team players
-Must be on 90 day loans or longer
-Can't be DP/TAM level $
-Must be averaging <15 mins per game w/1st team through this weekend
Would make most regular contributors ineligible
#USOC
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#cf97
fans may still have scars from being burnt in the past but the fact that the team president is engaging *on Twitter* with fans after the team is asking for fan opinions on improving gameday experience says a lot of positive things in and of itself.
@TrueMartyParty
@ChicagoFire
Marty, Return to Red provides a great opportunity to add new elements to make sure SF is rocking. Excited to see what ppl come up with. Once we have some consensus we’ll have fans vote. Can’t change the past but looking FW and want your help 🤝
Windshield > rearview mirror
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Per team email - tix for
#cf97
's
#usoc2023
match vs STL will be $40 ($15 for STH).
3,400 showed up for their last USOC match, including what felt like every friend and family member of every
@ChicagoHouse_AC
player in town.
This pricing does not help.
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What we've heard from Acosta's camp is that he has no intention of returning to Colorado. May not end up w/
#cf97
but it won't be because he's back at Dick's
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A rumor that
#cf97
's Jairo Torres has found a new home after a failed transfer.
Would mean team used its 1 buyout of the year to give the team's once-$6m DP acquisition a new start
#BravosxFSMX
EXCLUSIVA‼️
Jairo Torres será nuevo jugador de FC Juárez, su último equipo fue Chicago Fire.
@CentralFOXMX
@FOXSportsMX
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someone tell Rafa I miss him, bc that old man doesn’t have social media
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@reformussoccer
@opencup
Oh c'mon, the problem isn't the team organizing a fun visual pre-match – that's all in good fun and doesn't hurt anybody
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Messi has played at Soldier Field twice didn't sell out either time
Add
#cf97
?
Now we're cookin'.
Chicago Fire FC's match against Inter Miami is hotter than ever with a SOLD OUT crowd!
& guess what? We've got a surprise halftime performance from an award-winning artist!
Stay tuned, it's gonna be epic! 🔥⚽️
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@CF97DB
says he expects 25k at the season opener on Saturday.
#cf97
let's hit the over on that, shall we?
Bring a friend, heck, bring an enemy and turn 'em into a friend. Should be a great game vs FCC.
Quotes here from Presdient of Business Operations Dave Baldwin, who notes Guaranteed Rate Field as an interesting opportunity if the Sox were to leave.
Also says that Fire game ticket sales are up 85% from the same time last year, including almost 4k new STH's
#cf97
#vamosfire
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Gutman on being part of
#cf97
: “For me I just want the fans to know this is my club. I never wanted to leave and I’m so happy I’m back here. I hope I can repay the club for bringing me back with my performances on the field.”
#VamosFire
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#cf97
news re: Jairo, who was not the only one not at training
Sources: Chicago Fire winger Jairo Torres not with team, currently in Mexico as all parties work on a potential deadline day transfer to Liga MX club.
Nothing set. Mexican window closes at 6pm ET.
Deal would open DP spot for CHI, give Torres fresh start
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@FireConf
At the rate the Fire are going, they'll be challenging for the Supporters Shield!
(In 2038)
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This is NOT accurate. The deal for
#cf97
's performance center was public, it was widely discussed, the team worked hard to ensure CHA resident concerns were met - pushing CHA for concessions that their own residents asked for.
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@MattDoyle76
How about you also get those things if you don't qualify for CCL? Lack of depth hurts every team in the league.
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#cf97
were streaming a lot of their preseason for *years* before last season, when the word was that it was an Apple TV issue.
Would be great to see again
In response to fans' dissatisfaction over not being able to watch their teams' preseason, many MLS teams have started to take action.
Teams are trying to find ways to stream their respective preseason games.
However, each club needs to coordinate with their opponents to make
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@tombogert
Should really reach out to Olive & York and see if they can put together a "Shills & Journos FC" kit.
I'd buy one.
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@CalebPongratz10
Honestly, HONESTLY, I saw people in the concourse but this shot from inside Edwards' net at 20' (peak 'in seat' time) suggests the Revs had 2-3k *at best* actually there
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Ultimately, sports is supposed to be fun,
#cf97
family
They give us a time to gather, to share experiences & emotions w/friends, family & thousands of strangers - but it's supposed to be a source of joy.
Have a beverage & a snack, make some noise and have a good time tonight
Tonight will be special. For anyone that complains or chooses to be grumpy, I feel very sorry for you.
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One of the first things
@EzraHendrickson
did after being named as Head Coach of
#cf97
was make a generous donation to the
#FireForFood
drive.
Klopas reminded us today - friendships last and he'll always be a friend of the Fire for that.
Truly best of luck to him!
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@alexforgue
@SSKedreporter
Tons of pressers done that way (esp. since COVID); this is a choice to avoid questions.
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@mclemoremr
Hot take: Blaming others for failing to think about the importance of gender representation.... not great.
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So
@KeepingTabsPod
said that this wasn't a penalty – though the referee had *just* warned players.
This is a penalty. You you've got questions, I've asked a licensed referee who said he'll be glad to join your pod.
#cf97
#Hustlin4More
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Play in the final third is hardest, and that's what tanked
#cf97
. It may come, but what was disappointing is how close it felt, and how similar the results were to those we've seen before
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GOALLESS STREAK OVER! After 510', Brian Gutiérrez finally finds the back of the net for
#cf97
!
Tied 1-1 in the 18' - Game on!
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@MLSist
@jeffrueter
REALLY hate to be "that guy" on this but is this true? A lockout is a choice by mgmt; AFAIK, PSRA have not said they're on strike
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Anyone w/o tix for
#cf97
today but on fence: Come.
Beautiful day on the lake.
Supporters worked hard to make a tifo for (mostly) others' rights
Amplifying power of sport:
A few supporters make tifo seen by thousands.
Sport can amplify the best in us.
Come. Be a part.
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#cf97
's Spencer Richey has always been sharp mentally and if there's a GK ready to come in mid-game, he's the kind of guy you want.
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As selected by
@amcalabrese12
,
@Jiggly_333
,
@AdnanBasic19
,
@JoeChatz
,
@acampbellsports
& me, your
@TyrusRoseCF97
Hall of Fame Starting XI
Destined to win the Domestic Treble (+ whatever the heck the Leagues Cup is)
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Crew didn't make the playoffs in 2022; had 10 wins (same as
#cf97
that year), 7 more goals for and 7 fewer goals against
Quick turnarounds in this league are possible
Columbus Crew 2023:
- Hire Wilfried Nancy, shift to a 3-4-2-1
- Sign Christian Ramirez, Malte Amundsen in the primary window
- Patrick Schulte, Alexandru Matan from deep on the bench to starting XI
- Diego Rossi, Rudy Camacho and Julian Gressel in the summer
Host MLS Cup.
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Historians agree that this tweet confirmed his status as a soccer wizard
True story: this wknd, at the only bar in Sasabe, AZ - population 8 - an older patron spotted an NASL pin on my jean jacket. He proceeds to tell me that he remembers seeing “Pelé and Chinaglia and the Cosmos” w/his dad back in the day. Truly, I nearly dropped my tequila/soda. 😂
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Despite a much-lauded top-of-conference finish, with their season ending tonight,
#AllforCity
ended up playing fewer games this year than
#CF97
due to StL's R32 Open Cup exit at the hands of the Fire and failure to make it out of the Leagues Cup group 🤔
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One thing that he undisputedly did was keep the locker room together despite tough results, and that's something.
He'll find success.
We're always Team Ezra. Thank you coach. We hope you ball out in your next step
@EzraHendrickson
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@usopencup
From what I've been told, there was not uniformity amongst owners at the vote, either. They may be falling in line publicly, but it seems there was diversity of opinion on this even amongst MLS owners
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@amcalabrese12
Intense pearl-clutching around having automatically qualifying as hosts so having to find teams *outside your federation*
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One of the relevant factors here: There is NO home for soccer in the city limits
Soldier Field does NOT feel like a soccer venue far too often, especially given the # of Bears logos around even on Fire game days, and Bears priority has hurt
#cf97
as well
From the Editorial Board:
Remember Lionel Messi at Soldier Field? Chicago needs to reestablish itself as a force in international soccer.
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I've said again,
#cf97
fans looking for a local feel good soccer story, look at
@ChicagoHouse_AC
(and also - all respect to Edgewater Castle here).
Another magical Cup run happening for
#UpTheHouse
House wins!
@ChicagoHouse_AC
defeats
@EdgewaterCastle
3-1 in the 3rd round of U.S. Open Cup qualifying
match report coming soon for
@meninred97
#gorooks
#UpTheHouse
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@amcalabrese12
The "Good MLS Team Starter Pack" includes dynamic midfielders who can break through opposing lines - Djordje's return would give the team an extra dimension there & would elevate the pieces around him
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IMO - as a
#cf97
fan and someone who supports public housing - this makes the CHA look semi-incompetent but doesn't make the Fire look bad or nefarious.
The root cause of the problem is still underfunding of public housing @ the Fed level, though
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One question that comes up pretty frequently to us at MIR and on
#cf97
social media is "how can I meet supporters" or "how can I get involved and join an SG"
THIS is a great opportunity to do that
This is not limited to the 4 groups mentioned. We just happened to be together at the same time and place. Anyone who wants to participate is MORE than welcome. Actually, we'd prefer if everyone showed up. Hope to see you there.
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@Rachael_With2As
@NWSL
@dreyesceron
She has asked about this politely in the past...
Also - I 100% guarantee she is not the only one in the stadium affected by this. 1 in 36 children has an ASD, photosensitive epilepsy affects over 100k people in the US.
Nausea seemed to be the shared feeling among players. For players/fans that are epileptic, are on the autism spectrum (like myself) or have sensory integration disorders, it’s a literal nightmare. I quite literally cannot integrate what’s going on, and my neurons are on fire.
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@MattDoyle76
joins our
#cf97
choir in this week's
@Extratime
:
"Chris Brady is just straight up better than Gaga Slonina. He was the best GK in the league this weekend."
Amen. 🙏
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@tombogert
Sucks they're getting buried in the list of MLS narratives so far. So fun + what a Ben Olsen redemption story
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100% right take
#cf97
only had a starting-quality striker for half a season under EZ (Durán was too raw at 1st, then left in the offseason)
A good
#9
makes the the difference between a 1-0 L and a 1-1 D, or a 2-2 D anda 3-2 W
@JTomszak
If Duran stays (or at the least replaced) we would’ve surprised a lot of ppl in 2023.
#shortleash
#stillloading
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Good to see
@ChicagoFireFCII
not taking this lying down. Solid move for
#cf97
Watch Inter Miami? 🤨 Nah, we're watching Harold Osorio. 😎
Catch
#ChicagoFireII
's very own tonight at 7 p.m. CT on . 🔥
#cf97
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“We had former players who went to dinner with him, we showed him around, we had
@Caddymarra
show him around.” - Georg Heitz on the process to recruit Acosta to
#cf97
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After today's L vs ATL, Klopas in his current tenure (30 games, 34 pts, 1.133 PPG) has dipped below prior head coach Ezra Hendrickson on a PPG basis (44 games, 50 pts, 1.136 PPG).
#cf97
#VamosFire
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Part two of
@meninred97
's
#cf97
player previews are up - today
@CHirschboeck
,
@ColinChough
and I are taking a look at midfielders.
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🚨🚨🚨CUPSET!
@VermontGreenFC
beats USL1's
@LexSporting
4-3 in a WILD game before a sold out crowd where celebrations started early - TWICE.
CUP. MAGIC.
#USOC
#USOC2024
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@tombogert
Had injuries that weren't his fault & were beyond his control but he was always good to
#cf97
fans and I think everyone wishes him nothing but the best
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@CNationsLeague
this "protocol" is a joke and it's becoming mockery.
The "chant" nerds to be STOPPED. PERMANENTLY.
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@CHIFireAcademy
U15s win the
#GACup
Premier bracket Championship 1-0 over Sporting KC U15s!
Future is 🌞 for these kids
#cf97
#VamosFire
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One thing current
#cf97
leadership has done well is reconnecting with the team's history & alumni — Thornton is a deserving, if belated Ring of Fire member & 1st inductee since Razov in 2015
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2 MLS teams that have been in the league since 2020 haven't made the playoffs.
#cf97
are one and Houston are the other.
And
#HoldItDown
just won their 2nd US Open Cup in 5 years.
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Near record-time for getting an international visa cleared by
#cf97
in recent years – looks like team has been laying the groundwork to get things moving
🔥🚨 New signing Allan Arigoni will arrive in Chicago tomorrow, I’m told.
The Swiss right back has secured his visa and can now join up with the team.
Arnaud Souquet is also not with the team, working on green card.
#cf97
#vamosfire
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Filing this under ex-
#cf97
players who manage to "fail up"
Besiktas are now monitoring Costa Rica centre back Francisco Calvo after his very good performances at Konyaspor. ⚪️⚫️🇨🇷
#transfers
There are multiple clubs tracking him but Besiktas are keeping close eye.
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No
#cf97
games likely to move due to Bears preseason or regular season matches; Leagues Cup could be an issue if Fire do well in the tournament. Full analysis 👇
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The talented
@King_Jack99
does it again!
We'll have a few stickers of this available in the tailgate, come say hi!
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While covering the last home game of the season for
#cf97
, I observed a Monterrey Security guard carrying a lit flare away from a mostly-empty section into the concourse (which has a roof and who knows how many ppl milling about)
Management team has some work to do
Happy Holidays to our partners on the Soldier Field management team! Monterrey Security has been fortunate to work with this incredible group for the last twenty years. Special thank you to Soldier Field General Manager Tim LeFevour for your leadership and partnership!
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@gabrielpiemonte
That's statewide. For Chicago? We don't know b/c IDPH says to go to the city's website... which hasn't been updated since July 2021.
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"We feel comfortable with the group that we have. We got them all in before the first game." - Georg HEitz
#cf97
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#cf97
FO just racking up the dubs ahead of the home opener here
John, I’m just bummed we couldn’t pull this one off. For the record, you’re not some “random dude”! Every supporter, STM, fan is important to us. This type of 1on1 guest experience interaction is one of the reasons we hired
@Joey_Socrates
. Can’t wait to see it in the lots on Sat!
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Hate to be that guy but when Messi didn't show in Chicago, Shaq balled out and
#cf97
had fun
In a surprise, Messi did not play in Hong Kong. The fans booed and chanted for a refund. Tata Martino said he understood why, but Messi has inflammation in adductor and medical team deemed it too risky.
The Hong Kong gov’t put out a statement.
More:
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#cf97
family delivered tonight
Thanks to all the
@meninred97
readers, supporters and everyone else who made tonight fun
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There's some stories you really don't want to have to write,
#cf97
. This was one of 'em.
@sing_electric
details the 2024 US Open Cup format that confirms the
#cf97
first team will not participate in this year's tournament
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@Denzell_Of_NSH
Matches being simulcast on more than 1 platform (e.g. and etc), which may be part of that
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Important context for the
#cf97
performance center – there has been some slanted reporting around this.
There's many examples of cloak-and-dagger deals in Chicago's history, this is simply just not one of them
@ctarider24
@sing_electric
The community partnership agreement was agreed upon in a very public process over many meetings with the residents of ABLA and the community agreement itself was incorporated into the lease with CHA which can be found on the CHA website.
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#cf97
Starting XI – Terán gets his first start of the season.
Shaq on the bench; Herbers takes his spot w/the armband for the 2nd match in a row
#VamosFire
#CHIvsATL
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Moving on from Jairo, one way or another, likely necessary for
#cf97
roster compliance, which must happen by opening day
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@CHirschboeck
Arguably should've been, more reasons for LAG fans to be up in arms with this one
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