Many RUMORS afoot in the last 24 hours! I really naively thought the World Cup would be a bit of a vacation from real Fire news but I can see now that I was a fool. Chicago Fire Players Called up for National Team Duty Chris Brady: USMNT Mbekezeli Mbokazi: South African National Team Joel Waterman: Canadian National Team Robin Lod: Finnish National Team Christopher Cupps: USMNT-U19 Dylan Borso: USMNT -U20 Sergio Oregel: USMNT U20 Robert Turdean: USMNT U17 Darris Hyte: USMNT U17 United States vs Paraguay Extended Highlights 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Brady A dream to represent the @USMNT 🇺🇸Good luck tonight, Chris ❤️ #cf97 pic.twitter.com/Cs38OFXfuN— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) June 12, 2026 USA! The USA chants are LOUD after the opening goal 🗣️🇺🇸 #cf97 pic.twitter.com/lZT8YnMaqq— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) June 13, 2026 Waterman Starting Canada’s run on home soil 🇨🇦 Good luck, Joel 👏 #cf97 pic.twitter.com/rtuf6mQp77— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) June 12, 2026 https://x.com/ChicagoFire/status/2065451874875060674?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^tweet Chicago Fire FC: World Cup Matchday | FIFA World Cup 2026 Begins for Brady's USMNT and Waterman's Canada https://www.chicagofirefc.com/news/...egins-for-brady-s-usmnt-and-waterman-s-canada On Tap Sports: Canada start slow but meet the moment in second half of 1-1 draw vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, secure first-ever points at FIFA Men’s World Cup https://ontapsportsnet.com/fire/can...ure-first-ever-points-at-fifa-mens-world-cup/ The Athletic: Robert Lewandowski visiting Chicago Fire as talks continue over possible MLS move https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7355421/2026/06/12/robert-lewandowski-chicago-fire-transfer/ MIR '97: Sources: Robert Lewandowski arriving in Chicago https://www.meninred97.com/sources-robert-lewandowski-arriving-in-chicago/ MIR '97: Sources: Leon Goretzka in talks with Chicago Fire https://www.meninred97.com/sources-leon-goretzka-in-talks-with-chicago-fire/ Goal.com: Chicago Fire reportedly pursuing ex-Bayern Munich duo Leon Goretzka and Robert Lewandowski in potential blockbuster signing double swoop https://www.goal.com/en-ca/lists/ch...retzka-robert-lewandowski/blt85b871bcaf82f68c On Tap Sports: Robert Lewandowski to Chicago Fire FC? What we know on June 12 https://ontapsportsnet.com/fire/robert-lewandowski-to-chicago-fire-fc-what-we-know-on-june-12/ Karlobag: Robert Lewandowski close to MLS as Chicago Fire prepare major move after Barcelona exit https://karlobag.eu/en/sports/rober...-fire-prepare-major-move-after-barcelo-jgior/ Yahoo Sports: Robert Lewandowski headed to the Chicago Fire? https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/robert-lewandowski-headed-chicago-fire-191500544.html Mozzart Sport: LEWA ARRIVES IN AMERICA — NOT TO WATCH THE WORLD CUP, BUT TO FIND A NEW CLUB https://www.mozzartsport.co.ke/foot...ch-the-world-cup-but-to-find-a-new-club/66257 Mundo Deportivo: Robert Lewandowski edges closer to MLS move https://www.mundodeportivo.com/en/2...ert-lewandowski-edges-closer-to-mls-move.html Crypto Briefing: Manchester United seeks lower-profile backup striker, avoids Lewandowski https://cryptobriefing.com/manchester-united-backup-striker-lewandowski/ MARCA: Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski could meet on the same pitch in Miami right after World Cup ends https://www.marca.com/en/football/m...itch-in-miami-right-after-world-cup-ends.html Bavarian Football Works: Robert Lewandowski headed to the Chicago Fire? https://www.bavarianfootballworks.c...robert-lewandowski-headed-to-the-chicago-fire Chi City Sports: REPORT: Chicago Fire hosting Robert Lewandowski for visit https://www.chicitysports.com/report-chicago-fire-hosting-robert-lewandowski-for-visit/ Barca Blaugranes: Robert Lewandowski closing in on new club after leaving Barcelona https://www.barcablaugranes.com/fc-...losing-in-on-new-club-after-leaving-barcelona The Athletic: Chicago Fire pursuing Leon Goretzka deal https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7355558/2026/06/12/leon-goretzka-chicago-fire-mls/ Bavarian Football Works: Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka talking to the Chicago Fire https://www.bavarianfootballworks.c...chs-leon-goretzka-talking-to-the-chicago-fire One Football: Chicago Fire 'in talks' to sign Leon Goretzka amid Lewandowski pursuit https://onefootball.com/en/news/chi...on-goretzka-amid-lewandowski-pursuit-43001791 Bayern Munich News: From Munich to the U.S.? MLS club is after Leon Goretzka https://fcbinside.com/2026/06/13/from-munich-to-the-u-s-mls-club-is-after-leon-goretzka/ Sports Yahoo: Leon Goretzka has serious aspirations this summer with Germany https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/leon-goretzka-serious-aspirations-summer-070000062.html Time Out Chicago: Chicago’s biggest World Cup watch party has a 360-degree jumbotron https://www.timeout.com/chicago/new...watch-party-has-a-360-degree-jumbotron-061126 Inter Miami FC: MATCH PREVIEW: Inter Miami CF II Away at Chicago Fire FC II this Sunday https://www.intermiamicf.com/news/m...-cf-ii-away-at-chicago-fire-fc-ii-this-sunday --------------------------------------------- Non Fire News ------------------------------------- All Footy games on TV today: https://firsttouchonline.com/soccer-tv/ AND ALSO Loonixxx approved global football listings: https://www.livesoccertv.com/schedules/ MLS Soccer: USA make World Cup history on "dreamy night" https://www.mlssoccer.com/competiti...ws/usa-make-world-cup-history-on-dreamy-night MLS Soccer: Canada get World Cup off to positive start with comeback vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina https://www.mlssoccer.com/competiti...start-with-comeback-vs-bosnia-and-herzegovina World Soccer Talk: USMNT start perfectly with a 4-1 win over Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup debut https://worldsoccertalk.com/world-c...-coverage-of-the-2026-world-cup-group-d-game/ Stars & Stripes: USA vs. Paraguay, 2026 World Cup: Community player ratings https://www.starsandstripesfc.com/u...aguay-2026-world-cup-community-player-ratings SBI Soccer: USMNT rides strong first half to victory over Paraguay in World Cup opener https://sbisoccer.com/2026/06/usmnt...-to-victory-over-paraguay-in-world-cup-opener
INSTANT REACTION USA wins 4-1, Zlatan & Thierry Henry BELIEVE the United States can make a run Total Soccer Show: The best USMNT performance at a World Cup EVER?! CBS Sports Golazo: Are USMNT fans getting CARRIED AWAY? United States vs. Paraguay REACTION How far can USMNT go in the World Cup? | ESPN FC
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The Coaches Corner episode I posted the Lewy topic comes up and Gregg comments and Bob Bradly talks a bit about signing Nowak and the Chicago Polish community. It's about as hot a rumor as a rumor can get.