Pre-match: Fire v. The Worst Team in Ohio (Columbus) 3.7.26 6:30 Apple TV

Discussion in 'Chicago Fire' started by xtomx, Mar 6, 2026.

?

What happens on Saturday Night in this "Massive" match!?!

  1. Fire win and show that last year's "road warrior" status was no fluke.

    6 vote(s)
    42.9%
  2. Fire draw.

    2 vote(s)
    14.3%
  3. Fire lose to an inferior team in an inferior city.

    5 vote(s)
    35.7%
  4. Something Stupid HAPPENS!!!

    11 vote(s)
    78.6%
  5. Malört (always a good option)!

    9 vote(s)
    64.3%
  6. Rubber Dick!

    7 vote(s)
    50.0%
  7. The Fire had the groundbreaking for the new stadium! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

    8 vote(s)
    57.1%
  8. Why are all pictures of groundbreaking ceremonies so cringeworthy? See above

    8 vote(s)
    57.1%
  9. Well, for not better or for worse, we are at war with Iran. No idea why we are, but we are.

    7 vote(s)
    50.0%
  10. It gives me a horrible empty feeling. especially as it engulfs the entire region.

    6 vote(s)
    42.9%
  11. Really, we are in a very, very precarious and dangerous time and we need remain aware.

    10 vote(s)
    71.4%
  12. Come on, Chicago Fire, make us happy, just for two hours. We Need & Deserve it!

    9 vote(s)
    64.3%
  13. Win or lose, it will be great to just turn our brains off regarding the horror that is the world!

    5 vote(s)
    35.7%
  14. I will be at the match. Road trip to Columbus is always fun, even if that city sucks.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  15. I will be at a bar or watch party, watching on a big screen

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  16. I will be at a bar, watching on my phone

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  17. I will be watching at home, as is my wont

    9 vote(s)
    64.3%
  18. I will be on Big Soccer, cheering (and/or bitching) and making snarky comments throughout the match

    8 vote(s)
    57.1%
  19. I have better things to do with my Saturday night.

    2 vote(s)
    14.3%
  20. I am sleeping in and will not be up at 9:30 in Korea.

    1 vote(s)
    7.1%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. Pennsylvania Dave

    Jul 31, 2012
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Having suffered an adductor issue myself as a player, them saying Cuypers has the same does not make me feel better in any way. Mine was recurring, ongoing and ultimately never the same.
     
  2. overlap_old_coach

    Chicago Fire
    United States
    May 2, 2022
    Looks like I miss heard…Cuypers full late scratch, not on bench
     
  3. plezercruz

    plezercruz Member+

    Sep 20, 2004
    The fact that Cuypers's backup is Mueller is not encouraging.

    Pete (is happy to see him get on the field, but come on)
     
    goldclover, schroncar, loonixxx and 2 others repped this.
  4. overlap_old_coach

    Chicago Fire
    United States
    May 2, 2022
    Long heal and strangely lingering…doubly when you come back too soon
     
    Pennsylvania Dave repped this.
  5. xtomx

    xtomx Moderator
    Staff Member

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Are they contractually obligated to say "Scotts Miracle Gro Field" at least every 5 minutes?

    I hope so, as every time they mention it, it is a bit chuckle-worthy.
     
    plezercruz and Old Man! repped this.
  6. xtomx

    xtomx Moderator
    Staff Member

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    I suspect that is because Shakalook is coming back from injury. He is probably the first choice back up.
    Still not encouraging.
     
    goldclover, plezercruz and loonixxx repped this.
  7. overlap_old_coach

    Chicago Fire
    United States
    May 2, 2022
    Hey looks TLB is so wide he might as well be LB
     
  8. xtomx

    xtomx Moderator
    Staff Member

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    This is a match where Bamba should just take over and grab the match by the scruff of the neck. Especially as Columbus is focusing on Zinckernagel.

    We have not seen much of that from him.
    Tonight, we could really use it.
     
  9. loonixxx

    loonixxx Member+

    Chicago Red Stars
    Aug 28, 2004
    Soccer Limbo
    Club:
    Jagiellonia Bialystok SSA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I was thinking this as well.
     
    xtomx repped this.
  10. overlap_old_coach

    Chicago Fire
    United States
    May 2, 2022
    Same…DPs need to DP
     
    loonixxx repped this.
  11. xtomx

    xtomx Moderator
    Staff Member

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Mbokazi with a very good job breaking that up.
     
  12. bunge

    bunge BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 24, 2000
    I just received this text from my mom:

    “It’s so easy to hate Columbus based on history.”
     
    loonixxx, xtomx and Pennsylvania Dave repped this.
  13. loonixxx

    loonixxx Member+

    Chicago Red Stars
    Aug 28, 2004
    Soccer Limbo
    Club:
    Jagiellonia Bialystok SSA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    We survived cornerfest 2026. At least for now.
     
    goldclover, Old Man! and bunge repped this.
  14. Pennsylvania Dave

    Jul 31, 2012
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Let's just turn it into a "Hi Bob" game and take a drink of whatever you have?

    I've been wondering how Mueller would do up top so I guess we get that answer tonight. Maybe we see Shokalook after 60?
     
    xtomx, overlap_old_coach and loonixxx repped this.
  15. bunge

    bunge BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 24, 2000
    Have we ever seen it?
     
  16. loonixxx

    loonixxx Member+

    Chicago Red Stars
    Aug 28, 2004
    Soccer Limbo
    Club:
    Jagiellonia Bialystok SSA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He's continuing to impress.
     
    xtomx repped this.
  17. Old Man!

    Old Man! BigSoccer Supporter

    Chicago Fire SC
    Mar 11, 2000
    So I guess with Ramadan, we shouldn’t expect too much from Bamba?
     
  18. overlap_old_coach

    Chicago Fire
    United States
    May 2, 2022
    Mueller goes down to easy…that’s 3…resist the flop, especially now that it’s clear it won’t be called
     
    goldclover and loonixxx repped this.
  19. Old Man!

    Old Man! BigSoccer Supporter

    Chicago Fire SC
    Mar 11, 2000
    Jeez, come on guys put a foot on the ball and get control.
     
    goldclover and xtomx repped this.
  20. overlap_old_coach

    Chicago Fire
    United States
    May 2, 2022
    Whistle in the pocket…
    See if we step to it or wince pout and cry
     
    goldclover and Old Man! repped this.
  21. xtomx

    xtomx Moderator
    Staff Member

    Chicago Fire
    Sep 6, 2001
    Northern Wisconsin, but not far from civilization
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Wow, the Fire might to consider playing some offense.
    Hard to win without a shot on target.
     
    loonixxx and Old Man! repped this.
  22. plezercruz

    plezercruz Member+

    Sep 20, 2004
    Incredible reaction time on that guy!

    Pete (is also very impressed)
     
    loonixxx repped this.
  23. loonixxx

    loonixxx Member+

    Chicago Red Stars
    Aug 28, 2004
    Soccer Limbo
    Club:
    Jagiellonia Bialystok SSA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Tell your Mom I love her. I know I've met her but I don't think she remembers me.
     
    bunge repped this.
  24. plezercruz

    plezercruz Member+

    Sep 20, 2004
    Well that's a disaster...

    Pete (didn't want to see Barosso out, and definitely not hurt)
     
  25. overlap_old_coach

    Chicago Fire
    United States
    May 2, 2022
    Mueller crying to the ref during the injury…
    Soft flops + cry = 2 strikes…hard to ‘like’ that behavior.

    Never see Cuypers do either…
     

Share This Page