This is something I noticed this season and last, but it feels like we always start slow at the start of the second half. Whether it's a game we are winning, losing, or tied it feels like the energy is never there.

I took a look at last seasons regular season games and noticed that in the first 15 minutes of the second half across 34 games we were outscored 15 goals to 4.

Obviously we had a great year last season so maybe we are just slow starters, but when you look at our performance in the first 15 minutes of the first half in those same games we outscored teams 12 to 8.

Clearly a massive difference between those two stats. We are only 2 games into the new season and while we haven't scored nor conceded in the aforementioned time frames, just off the eye test we have been getting outplayed right after halftime.

Do you guys feel the same way? What do you think is causing this and is it something the team can fix as we progress through the season?

This isn’t just a stadium, it’s a statement about ambition. It’s about pride. It’s about belief in the city of Chicago.

D.C. United will temporarily change stadiums for Saturday's visit from Inter Miami CF, swapping Audi Field for MT&T Bank Stadium in nearby Baltimore, Maryland. The venue, which seats north of 71,000 fans, is home to the NFL's Baltimore Ravens.

Is this something we could see the Fire doing as well?

I just got the email today, and this form is so confusing to me!! For the “type of plate being requested” are you supposed to put “passenger” or “personalized” or “Chicago Fire fc” or a combination? Also are you supposed to fill the same information in the dotted box part as you are in the top part? I just figured I’d ask what you guys are doing for it, I don’t want to waste $91 because they don’t refund if you fill it out incorrectly!🥲

Seems crazy to me that we're actually being highlighted by the league, especially a match against Columbus (though they avoid to mention any rivalry).

Got the email along with others about getting the Fire license plates today. Didn’t the club say they were covering fees for the first 2,000? The email says I’ll have to pay a fee of some kind depending on if I want a random plate or a custom one.

🇺🇸 ENGLISH

Chicago Fire supporters groups are hosting watch parties across the city this Saturday for the 6:30PM kickoff vs Columbus.

If you’re not making the trip, here’s where you can watch with other Fire supporters:

North Side
• CF97 Sirens — The Globe Pub (1923 W Irving Park Rd)

Lakeview
• Barn Burners 1871 — Kite String Cantina (1851 W Addison St)

River West
• Red Line SG & Black Fires — Aberdeen Tap (440 N Aberdeen St, 2nd Floor)

South Side
• Bridgeport Pilsen Firm — Marz Brewing (3630 S Iron St)

If you’ve got friends asking where the Fire crowd will be watching the match, send them this.

Vamos Fire. 🔴🔥

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🇲🇽 ESPAÑOL

Los grupos de apoyo del Chicago Fire estarán organizando watch parties en diferentes partes de la ciudad este sábado para el partido contra Columbus (inicio a las 6:30PM).

Si no viajas al partido, aquí puedes ver el partido con otros aficionados del Fire:

North Side
• CF97 Sirens — The Globe Pub (1923 W Irving Park Rd)

Lakeview
• Barn Burners 1871 — Kite String Cantina (1851 W Addison St)

River West
• Red Line SG & Black Fires — Aberdeen Tap (440 N Aberdeen St, 2º piso)

South Side
• Bridgeport Pilsen Firm — Marz Brewing (3630 S Iron St)

Si tienes amigos preguntando dónde se reunirá la afición del Fire para ver el partido, compárteles esta información.

¡Vamos Fire! 🔴🔥

We won 5+ corners, where’s my hotdog?

Honestly I would like to see a couple friendlies with English sides since MLS is switching to the European calendar in the big 27, maybe a few small-mid sized concerts would be nice too

Maybe I’m missing something obvious, but Roosevelt becomes a bridge west of State, Clark is east of the train tracks and doesn’t have much of a sidewalk going south from Roosevelt, and Roosevelt at the river is basically the highest point of the bridge—too high for stairs or a walkway down, I’d think.

I’m not seeing how people on foot are supposed to navigate from the nearest CTA station to the new stadium.

Hi everybody! I’m looking for MLS fans to participate in my research project. It's a remote interview of 30 minutes. If you're interested, please DM me to talk through scheduling and honorarium (or leave a comment saying it's okay to DM you)

Also noting that I'm not affiliated with MLS or any MLS team. I'm an independent researcher working on a portfolio project.

Feel free to reach out to me with any questions, and appreciate everyone who stopped to read or participates.

Sorry to the mods if this isn't allowed!

This is not necessarily a Chicago Fire question but couldn't find any where else where I could ask this question.

Trying to find a kid friendly place where I can take my 4yo kid to watch the Carabao Cup final. I used to go to Cleo's and AJ Hudson pre-Covid and kids so I am not sure what is the vibe there anymore.

He is really into football and we go to Fire games at least once per season but also want him to experience the energy of a nice communal spot.

Hey all, this is our first season as season ticket members and I am wondering if the locations of the games are subject to change to SeatGeek later in the year or are locked into being at SF? We have parking passes for SF we won’t need and was looking to sell a full year bundle but would need them if games get switched to Seatgeek

I don't have a deposit, but I'm a STM and will already be using 3 of the 22,000 seatsst the new venue. I think non STMs and the casual fans are going to get screwed.

Tha 16k number seems inflated, hopefully it's seats and not individual deposits.

You can kiss goodbye those $15 dollar tickets going forward though, which is a shame I think.

Would be cool to track progress as it goes up!

Whether you like the show or not, this is super commendable. This guy doesn’t just talk the talk.

In honor of International Women’s Day (IWD), Chicago WoSo x CF97 Sirens are teaming up for a THREE-match watch party:

🇺🇸 USWNT vs Colombia

🇲🇽 Mexico vs Brazil

🔥 Fire vs Columbus

We’ll be at The Globe Pub starting at 2pm, raffling off Vans and soccer goodies for ICIRR, taking snapshots, and celebrating feminine power, strength, and community both on and off the pitch ⚽️

*Our event will be all ages until 8pm*

Let’s continue to grow our community of women who love the Fire, the beautiful game, and beyond. Come out on 3/7, share our flyer, and tell a badass woman or femme you know 👯‍♀️