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Rapids, Fire renew rivalry for first time since 2019 with playoff stakesMorgan Whittaker's versatility has helped him rediscover his scoring touch just in time for the Colorado Rapids, who host the Chicago Fire on Saturday in Commerce City, Colo.,The Rapids (12-13-7, 43 points) tied San Jose 2-2 on Wednesday. Whittaker and Darren Yapi each scored. Colorado is unbeaten i...

Atlanta needs win against Fire to avoid likely eliminationLooking to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season, the visiting Chicago Fire face a desperate Atlanta United club in Eastern Conference play on Saturday night.,After missing the MLS Cup playoffs each season from 2018-24, Chicago (14-10-6, 48 points) has built on a 2025 campaign tha...

Atlanta needs win against Fire to keep playoff hopes aliveLooking to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season, the visiting Chicago Fire face a desperate Atlanta United club in Eastern Conference play on Saturday night.,After missing the MLS Cup playoffs each season from 2018-24, Chicago (14-10-6, 48 points) has built on a 2025 campaign tha...

Fire upgrade Philip Zinckernagel to Designated Player status

The Chicago Fire made Philip Zinckernagel a Designated Player on Wednesday and signed the All-Star winger to a new contract through the 2027-28 MLS season. The deal was announced on the final day of MLS's summer transfer window.,Zinckernagel, who came to Chicago from Belgian power Club Brugge before...

Fire loan D Christopher Cupps to Scottish club

The Chicago Fire loaned homegrown defender Christopher Cupps to Scotland's Greenock Morton FC on Monday.,The loan runs through the end of 2026, with Chicago retaining the right to recall the teenager at any point.,"We are excited to see Christopher continue to develop during the rest of the year in ...

Andrew Gutman signs with Chicago Fire FC through 2028-29 season

Chicago Fire FC signed Chicago native Andrew Gutman to a new contract on Saturday, keeping the defender with the team through the 2028-29 season.,Since December 2023, Gutman, 29, has played in 70 matches across all competitions, including Major League Soccer, Leagues Cup and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open...

Fire, Timbers clash, riding strong stretches

Few teams have performed as well as the Portland Timbers since the resumption of the MLS season following the World Cup break.,Looking to extend their unbeaten streak to five straight games, the Timbers will hope to continue their momentum under new head coach Marti Cifuentes on Sunday night against...

Fire D Mbekezeli Mbokazi (thigh) out for season

Chicago Fire defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi will miss the remainder of the season with a thigh injury.,Head coach Gregg Berhalter announced Thursday night that the 20-year-old center back sustained a tear to his left thigh during training following the World Cup, where he helped South Africa reach its f...