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When you want honest opinions about the Chicago Fire and Major League Soccer, you want to Feed the Fire. Every week, our host will provide his takes on the news and headlines from Chicago Fire FC, including: match previews and recaps, player analysis, opinions on the front office and management, and pointed criticism of the coaching staff. With a unique blend of facts, humor, and opinion, Feed the Fire fuels the passionate fan and ignites the flames of those new to the game and the franchise.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · June 2026
Feed the Fire turns Chicago Fire results into grounded MLS analysis shaped by supporter frustration, match detail, and club context.
Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast lives inside the Chicago soccer week. It treats the Fire as a club with a mood, not just a final score. The host moves through Houston, CF Montreal, DC United, and Philadelphia Union with a clear sense of what supporters are still turning…
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A hard-edged Fire recap that turns a 2-1 loss into a wider concern about the season's direction.
Nick's recap keeps its focus on the match itself: Chicago Fire's 2-1 home loss to DC United at Soldier Field, the late penalty, and the missed chances that made the finish sting more.
A stat-heavy Fire recap that still stays conversational.
Nick's episode focuses on the Fire's draw at Columbus, moving from the match recap to a few notes from the game, the stronger performances, and a brief detour into MLS gambling news.
A measured Fire recap that frames the Houston opener as frustrating, but not hopeless.
This Chicago Fire recap treats the Houston opener as a rough start, but not a lost cause. It moves from home-opener promotion into the match itself, then asks a fair question: what did 54 percent possession actually buy a team that finished with six shots and three on target?
A preseason loss becomes a grounded look at the Fire's midfield and development questions.
Feed the Fire uses Chicago Fire FC's preseason close as a starting point, then widens into a steady look at where the club stands. It moves from the 4-3 loss to Portland Timbers into midfielder profiles and a few stadium and preseason ranking notes, with the Jay Davila section…
A holiday catch-up that opens into Chicago Fire offseason talk about roster planning.
Feed the Fire starts with a holiday catch-up, then settles into Chicago Fire's offseason questions: the calendar shift, division realignment, the SuperDraft, and transfer talk around the league.
A Chicago Fire check-in that moves into a clear, conversational look at World Cup 2026.
The episode starts with Chicago Fire and MLS before opening out to World Cup 2026, and that wider frame gives it shape without losing the local angle.
A season-ending Fire recap that works best when it stays close to the club's immediate fallout.
Feed the Fire gives the Chicago Fire's playoff exit some shape by moving from the match itself to the mood around the stadium and the questions left hanging over supporter culture.
A practical roster-rule update for Fire fans who want the calendar before the churn.
This segment stays on MLS roster rules for the Chicago Fire, and it does not waste time pretending otherwise. Nick walks through the opening of the primary transfer window, the secondary window from Monday, July 13 to September 2, and the shift that moves all three Canadian MLS…
Rivalry panic with tactical receipts.
Nick on Feed the Fire opens with Chicago Fire’s playoff loss to Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park, then spends most of the episode on the tactical shift from the 4-3-3 used against Orlando City back to a three-center-back setup.
Nick says Chicago Fire FC beat Orlando City 3-1 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, giving the club its first postseason victory since 2009.
Nick returns with part two of the winter holiday 2025 roundup for Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast.
Nick recaps Inter Miami’s 3-1 MLS Cup win over the Vancouver Whitecaps, including the own goal, Ahmed’s 60th-minute equalizer, and DePaul’s go-ahead finish after Messi’s turnover press.
Nick returns after a short break and resets the show around the international window.
Nick opens by framing Chicago’s opener on Saturday, February 21st, in Houston.
Nick opens by thanking listeners for the notes, emails, and social media messages they have been sending.
Nick opens with listener emails and sets up a Chicago Fire home opener that ended 3-0 over CF Montreal.
Nick opens by apologizing for leaving listeners hanging, then gets right into MLS's announcement that the league will change its season calendar.
Nick opens with thanks to listeners and a quick nod to a LinkedIn post that brought out a bunch of familiar Fire faces.
Nick opens with a warm Thanksgiving check-in.
Nick on Feed the Fire covers a November 13 Chicago Fire and MLS news cycle that includes Don Garber, Apple TV, and schedule speculation.
The host previews an upcoming MLS match against FC Cincinnati, recaps a U.S.
Host Nick discusses the Chicago Fire's three-game win streak, recaps their victory over Atlanta United, and reads listener emails.
A passionate and angry breakdown of the Chicago Fire's 2-1 home loss to DC United, focusing on three key failures: terrible officiating by referee Sergey Demyanchuk who made multiple inconsistent calls including a controversial penalty, coach Greg Berhalter's questionable tactical decisions playing Zinkernagel out of position, and the team's inability to shoot when in dangerous positions.
Nick opens with an apology for the silent upload and thanks the listeners who caught it fast.
Nick starts by looking ahead to the Chicago Fire home opener against CF Montreal.
Nick opens by wrapping up Chicago Fire preseason and moving right into the Portland Timbers match.
Nick recaps Chicago Fire FC’s 3-2 preseason win over LA Galaxy at the Coachella Valley Invitational, including goals from Hugo Kuypers, Daniel Zinkernagel, and Chris Mueller.
This Chicago Fire FC podcast episode covers the biggest offseason news: Robert Lewandowski's potential free agent signing with the Fire, including his discovery rights, Berhalter's meeting in Barcelona, and roster implications alongside Hugo Kuypers.
Nick returns after about a week away, says his voice is a little shot from a work conference, and thanks listeners for emails and support, including Donnie.
Nick previews MLS Cup 2025 with Inter Miami's Lionel Messi facing Vancouver Whitecaps star Thomas Mueller at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, December 6 at 1:30 p.m.
Nick opens with Chicago Fire locker room-sale details, including a $50 mystery envelope that could contain a Xherdan Shaqiri signed jersey or a Brian Gutiérrez signed ball.
Nick opens by setting the scene on Tuesday night, November 4th, a few days after the Chicago Fire were eliminated from the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs by the Philadelphia Union.
Host previews Chicago Fire's MLS playoff match against Orlando City and discusses league headlines.
The host previews the Chicago Fire's potential MLS Cup playoff scenarios and tiebreaker procedures.
Host Nick discusses the MLS playoff picture, national team coverage, and recent headlines, focusing on the Chicago Fire's postseason prospects.
Host Nick discusses the Chicago Fire's playoff prospects, recent matches, and league headlines.
Host Nick previews the Chicago Fire's upcoming match against New York City FC and discusses recent MLS news, with personal anecdotes about coaching a youth soccer tournament.
Recap of Chicago Fire's road win against Vancouver and preview of upcoming home match against CF Montreal.
Host Nick recaps a Toronto FC match and previews the Chicago Fire's upcoming game against the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Host Nick previews the Chicago Fire's home opener against DC United and discusses MLS disciplinary decisions involving Messi, Suarez, and Gutierrez.