OMG it's GAME DAY Fire fans! It feels like it's been forever. Chicago Fire FC vs Philadelphia Union Kickoff Saturday February 24, 2024 6:30pm Subaru Park Philadelphia TV: Apple + MLS Season Pass Radio WLS 890AM (English) https://www.wlsam.com/listen-live/ TUDN 1200 AM (Spanish) https://www.radioline.co/en/radios/tudn_radio_chicago_1200am Chicago Fire FC No Injury Report or disciplinary report...to report Philadelphia Union No Injury Report or disciplinary report...to report Hyndai Keys to the Match: The wait is over!Tomorrow we face off against Philadelphia Union in our Season Opener - check out how we're gearing up for the battle with @Hyundai's Keys to the Match! 🔑⚽️#cf97 | #VamosFire pic.twitter.com/gctbXUxWbY— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) February 23, 2024 Countdown commencing: 10 Days until our Home Opener! 🔥#cf97 | #VamosFire pic.twitter.com/qzMyffWvkL— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) February 23, 2024 Countdown: 9 Days until our Home Opener! 🔥 #cf97 | #VamosFire pic.twitter.com/Y6Rkin8C7q— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) February 24, 2024 The journey begins.Next stop: MLS Season Opener vs. Philly 🛫#cf97 | #VamosFire pic.twitter.com/6TF4C5bLDo— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) February 23, 2024 The Philly Soccer Page: Chicago Fire FC vs Philadelphia Union match preview https://phillysoccerpage.net/2024/02/23/match-preview-philadelphia-union-vs-chicago-fire-fc-2/ Philadelphia Union: Union host Fire for 2024 home opener https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/n...-for-2024-home-opener-saturday-at-subaru-park MIR '97: 2024 Chicago Fire Season Preview https://meninred97.com/mir97s-2024-chicago-fire-season-preview/ MIR '97: Back At It-Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union MLS Matchday 1 https://meninred97.com/back-at-it-chicago-fire-vs-philadelphia-union-mls-matchday-1/ MIR '97: Opposition Report-The Philadelphia Union https://meninred97.com/opposition-report-the-philadelphia-union/ MLS Multiplex: How to watch and match preview-Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire https://mlsmultiplex.com/posts/how-...n-vs-chicago-fire-mls-02-24-2024-01hqbkcaebz1 Section 8 Xcrement: watch parties https://twitter.com/Section8Chicago/status/1761020631125016829?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1761020631125016829|twgr^99d735f31afdea1821a9972836662b04a9ee08a9|twcon^s1_&ref_url=https://bleacherreport.com/chicago-fire On Tap Sports: Chicago Fire at Philadelphia Union: How to Watch, Live Stream, Start Time, Preview https://ontapsportsnet.com/fire/chi...n-how-to-watch-live-stream-start-time-preview The Lantern: ...and her we go-Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire match preview 2024 MLS game 1 (patreon) https://www.patreon.com/TheLantern Major League Soccer Soccer dawt com:Your Friday Kickoff: Your must-watch games on MLS is Back weekend https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/your-friday-kickoff-your-must-watch-games-on-mls-is-back-weekend SBI Soccer: MLS Eastern Conference Preview https://sbisoccer.com/2024/02/2024-mls-eastern-conference-preview Pro Soccer Wire: 2024 MLS preview: The top 10 offeseason transfers https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/lists/mls-2024-preview-newcomers-transfers/ ---------------------------------------------- Non Fire News ---------------------------------------------- All Footy games on TV today: https://firsttouchonline.com/soccer-tv/ Yoooo Toooobz: USWNT 4-0 Argentina 2024 W Gold Cup HIGHLIGHTS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfMk-btJ990 The Equalizer: 2024 CONCACAF W GOLD CUP USWNT 4, Argentina 0: Shaw shines as U.S. tests out more system changes https://equalizersoccer.com/2024/02...edyn-shaw-brace-analysis-concacaf-w-gold-cup/ Stars & Stripes: 2024 W Gold Cup: USA 4-0 Argentina - a complete performance keeps the Americans on track https://www.starsandstripesfc.com/2...lete-performance-keeps-the-americans-on-track Pro Soccer Wire: Is Jaedyn Shaw a current USWNT star, rather than just one for the future? https://prosoccerwire.usatoday.com/...yn-shaw-concacaf-w-gold-cup-video-highlights/ World Soccer Talk: Ratcliffe eyes massive Man Utd overhaul this summer https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/ra...overhaul-this-summer-20240222-WST-491054.html The Athletic: As Messi and aging stars shine in the spotlight, MLS continues youth movement (Subscription) https://theathletic.com/5295462/2024/02/23/mls-messi-roster-construction/ The Athletic: Replacement referees for opening MLS games include youth, college, lower division refs (Subscription) https://theathletic.com/5295428/2024/02/23/mls-replacement-referees-lockout-soccer/ Clutch Points: CR7 mammoth salary in Saudi Pro League revealed https://clutchpoints.com/cristiano-ronaldos-mammoth-salary-in-saudi-pro-league-revealed
From the SBI article: Here is a closer look at all 13 of the Eastern Conference clubs heading into the 2024 MLS season: Chicago Fire Players to Watch: Xherdan Shaqiri, Brian Gutierrez, Chris Brady. Route to Success: For the Chicago Fire to thrive under Frank Klopas, then it is essential that every player fully commits themselves to the system, just as Xherdan Shaqiri has. Klopas, having transitioned from an interim to full-time head coach, owes his promotion to his unique ability to extract the best from Shaqiri. As new players integrate into the team, it’s crucial for the Fire to quickly establish cohesion. Brian Gutierrez, who recently signed a new contract, must transition from a promising prospect to a growing superstar for the Fire if they want to secure their first playoff spot in five years. Biggest Question: Can Klopas get the most out of one of the highest-paid players in MLS, Shaqiri? In addition, can winter signing Hugo Cuypers hit the ground running and lead a sometimes, inconsistent attack? We will see what happens. When did they write this? Those are not really the "players to watch." The only thing to "watch" with young Brian G and Brady is whether they continue there upward trajectories. The players to watch, of course, are Cuypers, Shaqiri and, to an extent, Acosta.
Some of the stuff you read from “the old pros” makes you appreciate even more the young talent writing about the Fire.