The Chicago Fire, one of Major League Soccer’s founding clubs, has a rich history and a passionate fan base. Known for their fiery spirit and determination on the pitch, they have consistently been a competitive presence in the league. With a blend of experienced players and emerging talents, the Fire aim to reclaim their place among the elite in American soccer. The team’s vibrant style of play and commitment to attacking football make them a thrilling team to watch. As they build on their legacy, the Fire are poised for exciting challenges ahead.
Xtra rating
1462
Conservative: 839
Rank club
1384
Updated: 25 July 2026
Chicago Fire Upcoming matches by league
Major League Soccer
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2 August 2026 - 00:30 Regular Season - 18
Chicago FireNo H2HCharlotte
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16 August 2026 - 22:00 Regular Season - 22
Chicago FireNo H2HPortland Timbers
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19 August 2026 - 23:30 Regular Season - 23
Orlando City SCNo H2HChicago Fire
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22 August 2026 - 23:30 Regular Season - 24
New York Red BullsNo H2HChicago Fire
Leagues Cup
-
7 August 2026 - 00:30 Group Stage
Chicago FireNo H2HNecaxa
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10 August 2026 - 00:00 Group Stage
Chicago FireNo H2HSantos Laguna
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14 August 2026 - 01:00 Group Stage
Cruz AzulNo H2HChicago Fire
Chicago Fire Last matches by league
Major League Soccer
-
24 May 2026 - 00:30 Regular Season - 16
Chicago Fire2 - 1Toronto FC
Leagues Cup
US Open Cup
-
30 April 2026 - 00:00 Round of 16
Chicago Fire1 - 2St. Louis City
-
14 April 2026 - 23:30 Round of 32
Detroit City1 - 2Chicago Fire
MLS Next Pro
-
15 March 2026 - 20:00 Group Stage
Chicago Fire2 - 1Chattanooga
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8 March 2026 - 23:00 Group Stage
Orlando City II2 - 1Chicago Fire
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28 February 2026 - 00:00 Group Stage
Fort Lauderdale CF1 - 1Chicago Fire
Friendlies Clubs
-
13 February 2026 - 19:00 Club Friendlies
Indy Eleven0 - 0Chicago Fire
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11 February 2026 - 18:00 Club Friendlies
Austin2 - 2Chicago Fire
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8 February 2026 - 18:00 Club Friendlies
Los Angeles Galaxy2 - 3Chicago Fire
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1 February 2026 - 21:00 Club Friendly
Indy Eleven0 - 0Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire Team Roster
The Chicago Fire boasts a diverse squad filled with talent across all positions. Leading the attack are notable players like C. Mueller and T. Barlow, who bring both skill and experience to the forefront. Midfielders like K. Acosta and F. Navarro provide crucial support and creativity, ensuring the team maintains control and rhythm in matches. Defensively, the likes of C. Gasper and J. Reynolds offer solidity and resilience, while goalkeeper C. Brady is known for his reliable performances. The blend of seasoned professionals and promising newcomers, such as M. Rodríguez and G. Koutsias, highlights the team’s potential for growth and success. As the season progresses, fans can expect to see these players shine and contribute significantly to the Fire’s ambitions.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
2
Leonardo José Caetano Barroso
DEF
Portugal
3
Jack Stuart Elliott
DEF
England
4
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
DEF
South Africa
5
Samual Jarard Rogers
DEF
USA
14
Viktor Radojević
DEF
Serbia
15
Andrew David Gutman
DEF
USA
16
Joel Robert Waterman
DEF
Canada
22
Mauricio Pineda
DEF
USA
24
Robert Jonathan Dean Jr
DEF
USA
30
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J. Sandmeyer
DEF
38
Christopher Cupps
DEF
USA
position Midfielder
6
Anton Janos Jönsson Salétros
MID
Sweden
11
Philip Aksel Frigast Zinckernagel
MID
Denmark
19
Jonathan Fousseni Bamba
MID
France
29
David Poręba
MID
USA
35
Sergio Oregel Jr.
MID
USA
42
Tah Ange Innocent D'Avilla Dje
MID
Côte d'Ivoire
position Attacker
7
Maren Haile-Selassie
FWD
Switzerland
8
Christopher Matthew Mueller
FWD
USA
9
Robert Lewandowski
FWD
Poland
12
Puso Dithejane
FWD
South Africa
17
Robin Lod
FWD
Finland
20
Jason Shokalook
FWD
USA
27
Dylan Borso
FWD
USA
68
Vitaliy Hlyut
FWD
USA
Last Chicago Fire Coachs
Mike Matkovich
USA
Coach since
1 January 2025
Coach until
1 April 2025
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Matkovich | USA | 1 January 2025 | 1 April 2025 |
| Gregg Matthew Berhalter | USA | 1 October 2024 | |
| Frank Klopas | Greece | 1 May 2023 | 1 October 2024 |
| Ezra Paul Hendrickson | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 1 November 2021 | 1 May 2023 |
| Raphael Wicky | Switzerland | 1 December 2019 | 1 October 2021 |
| Veljko Paunović | Serbia | 1 November 2015 | 1 November 2019 |
| Frank Walter Yallop | England | 1 October 2013 | 1 September 2015 |
| Frank Klopas | Greece | 1 May 2011 | 1 October 2013 |
| Carlos Alberto de Los Cobos Martínez | Mexico | 1 January 2010 | 1 May 2011 |
| Juan Carlos Osorio Arbeláez | Colombia | 1 July 2007 | 1 December 2007 |
| David Sarachan | USA | 1 November 2002 | 1 June 2007 |
| Robert Frank Bradley | USA | 1 October 1997 | 1 November 2002 |
Chicago Fire Transfers
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Lewandowski |
Barcelona
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| C. Cassano |
FC Lugano
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| R. Lewandowski |
Barcelona
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Clark |
Vancouver Whitecaps II
|
- | 23 February 2026 |
| André Franco |
FC Porto
|
Transfer | 25 January 2026 |
| P. Dithejane |
TS Galaxy
|
Transfer | 25 January 2026 |
| M. Mbokazi |
Orlando Pirates
|
Transfer | 25 January 2026 |
| A. Salétros |
AIK Stockholm
|
Transfer | 25 January 2026 |
| André Franco |
FC Porto
|
Transfer | 22 January 2026 |
| J. Cohen |
Atlanta United FC
|
Free agent | 31 December 2025 |
| D. Boltz |
Forward Madison
|
Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
| D. Konincks |
Valour
|
Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
| G. Koutsias |
FC Lugano
|
Return from loan | 30 December 2025 |
| R. Lod |
Minnesota United FC
|
Free agent | 25 December 2025 |
| O. Glasgow |
Loudoun United
|
Return from loan | 29 November 2025 |
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. Cuypers |
Monterrey
|
Transfer | 21 July 2026 |
Charleston Battery
|
Loan | 5 March 2026 | |
| O. Glasgow |
Monterey Bay
|
Loan | 17 February 2026 |
| Samuel Williams |
Colorado Springs
|
Loan | 12 February 2026 |
|
Forward Madison
|
Free agent | 2 February 2026 | |
| D. Konincks |
Pacific FC
|
Free agent | 29 January 2026 |
| D. Konincks |
Pacific FC
|
Free agent | 28 January 2026 |
| K. Acosta |
Pogon Szczecin
|
Free agent | 25 January 2026 |
| B. Dowd |
FC Cincinnati
|
Free agent | 19 January 2026 |
| G. Kanyane |
Forward Madison
|
Free agent | 13 January 2026 |
| G. Kanyane |
Forward Madison
|
Free agent | 12 January 2026 |
| T. Barlow |
FC Cincinnati
|
Free agent | 11 January 2026 |
| H. Osorio |
Alianza
|
Free agent | 31 December 2025 |
| B. Gutiérrez |
Guadalajara Chivas
|
Transfer | 31 December 2025 |
| G. Koutsias |
FC Lugano
|
Free agent | 31 December 2025 |
Leagues Chicago Fire has participated in
Last matches statistics for Chicago Fire
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FC Cincinnati
3 - 3
Chicago Fire
18 April 2026
|
6 / 18 |
|
77 | 9 | 3 | 7 |
|
Chicago Fire
5 - 0
Sporting Kansas City
26 April 2026
|
6 / 17 |
|
91 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
|
Chicago Fire
1 - 2
St. Louis City
30 April 2026
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Chicago Fire
2 - 3
FC Cincinnati
3 May 2026
|
10 / 32 |
|
85 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
|
Chicago Fire
1 - 3
New York Red Bulls
9 May 2026
|
4 / 15 |
|
84 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
|
DC United
1 - 3
Chicago Fire
13 May 2026
|
8 / 15 |
|
81 | 12 | 5 | 5 |
|
CF Montreal
0 - 2
Chicago Fire
16 May 2026
|
4 / 11 |
|
79 | 13 | 3 | 5 |
|
Chicago Fire
2 - 1
Toronto FC
24 May 2026
|
6 / 15 |
|
86 | 12 | 4 | 3 |
|
Inter Miami
3 - 2
Chicago Fire
22 July 2026
|
4 / 15 |
|
84 | 16 | 1 | 4 |
|
New York City FC
3 - 1
Chicago Fire
25 July 2026
|
5 / 9 |
|
81 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
Detailed statistics Chicago Fire
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
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New York City FC vs Chicago Fire
Major League Soccer 2026 - 1490350
25 July 2026
Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire
Major League Soccer 2026 - 1490331
22 July 2026
Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC
Major League Soccer 2026 - 1490315
24 May 2026
DC United vs Chicago Fire
Major League Soccer 2026 - 1490287
13 May 2026
Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati
Major League Soccer 2026 - 1490260
3 May 2026
Chicago Fire vs Sporting Kansas City
Major League Soccer 2026 - 1490244
26 April 2026
2022
1st shirt
2022
2nd shirt
2021
1st shirt
2021
2nd shirt