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Fire’s offensive woes in danger of overshadowing defensive strength

While they’ve established themselves as perhaps the best defensive team in Major League Soccer by allowing a league-low two goals, the Fire’s MLS-worst five goals have prevented them from converting that stinginess into victories.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Galaxy’s biggest star, Chicharito brings his celebrity to Soldier Field

Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez is in town to face the Fire, who acquired their own big name in Xherdan Shaqiri.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire suffer first loss of season

Brian Gutierrez’s second yellow card proved costly Saturday against Orlando City.

Chicago Sun-Times

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This You Gotta See: WNBA draft, Cubs reunite with Kris Bryant, Bulls-Bucks gets underway

Do the Bulls have a playoff pulse?

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Bet on it: World Cup will be no Fall Classic

Scheduling the event during college football and NFL seasons is bad for the sports-betting business.

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With their new developmental side, Fire prospects have bridge to first team

Chicago Fire II is “a very important aspect of what we do here,” coach Ezra Hendrickson said.

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It's Not 'Bullying' To Satirize a Student Organization

When a college sophomore mocked Young Americans for Freedom for its stance on trans athletes, the conservative group ran to the university to file a complaint.

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David Warner: Australia star overlooked in 2022 Hundred draft

Warner and Chris Gayle were among the names to go undrafted on the men’s side

The Independent UK

The Hundred: Australian World Cup winners sign up for women’s 2022 competition as Tammy Beaumont makes switch

A raft of World Cup-winning Australians have signed up for this year’s women’s Hundred, while England opener Tammy Beaumont has swapped London Spirit for Welsh Fire, where she will be captain.

Evening Standard

Kieron Pollard joins London Spirit as top men’s draft pick for 2022 Hundred

The 34-year-old Pollard will join London Spirit after going for the highest possible price of £125,000

The Independent UK

Fire play to 0-0 tie with FC Dallas after losing midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri

Shaqiri (tightness in left calf) was subbed out in the 19th minute at a cold and rainy Soldier Field.

Chicago Sun-Times

Despite hot start, Fire see room for improvement

The Fire have their best record through four games since 2009 but see some weaknesses that must be addressed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why Pilsen is the ‘perfect place’ for Mike Magee

When Magee set out to build a distillery/tasting room (complete with a street soccer field) for the Sneaky Fox vodka he created in 2018, Pilsen drew him in because it had the kind of property he needed but also has stayed true to itself.

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Hyderabad fire accident: Disaster Response & Fire Services rise to the occasion

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Xherdan Shaqiri scores first goal for new side since Lyon exit

Shaqiri moved to Major League Soccer side the Chicago Fire in February after enduring a nightmare spell at Lyon, becoming a key player for Ezra Hendrickson's surprise title challengers

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1, off to best start since 2009

Kacper Przybylko scored twice and Xherdan Shaqiri added a goal and two assists to give the Fire eight points through four games for the first time since 2009.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire captain Rafael Czichos leading from the back line

A left-footed center back, Czichos’ steadiness and veteran leadership has been hard to miss, providing ingredients the team has lacked for years.

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Is Fire midfielder Gaston Gimenez performing like a Designated Player?

To some, Gimenez is a DP who hasn’t had the game-breaking moments to justify his contract. To others, he’s an important cog who makes crucial contributions that might go under the radar.

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Xherdan Shaqiri, Fire quiet in forgettable 0-0 tie with Orlando City

An announced crowd of 25,477 saw little to remember at the home opener Saturday.

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Fire keeping an eye on events in Ukraine

The Fire have reasons to be positive about their soccer, but they’re fully aware of the situation in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion.

Chicago Tribune

How Ezra Hendrickson went from the Caribbean to Chicago Fire coach — as told by his MLS and high school teammates

CHICAGO — Kokomo was nothing like the small village Ezra Hendrickson emigrated from when he was 13.

Chicago Sun-Times

This You Gotta See: Bulls in Miami, Blackhawks on ABC and — whoa! — college hoops chaos

There’s really only one way to head into the final week of the college regular season, and that’s with our collective hair on fire.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire earn draw vs. Inter Miami in coach Ezra Hendrickson’s debut

The Fire had the best scoring chance when Stanislav Ivanov rattled the far post with a shot in the 31st minute.

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Why Ezra Hendrickson’s goals with the Fire go beyond winning

Hendrickson feels pressure not just to win for his new team, but for other Black coaches.

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Xherdan Shaqiri just one aspect of promising Fire offseason

Instead of trying again with the same losing core of the 2020 and 2021 seasons, Fire sporting director Georg Heitz made major changes to the roster and also his philosophies.

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