Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast
When you want honest opinions about the Chicago Fire and Major League Soccer, you want to Feed the Fire.Every week, our host will provide his takes on the news and headlines from Chicago Fire FC, including: match preview...
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2.1K to 19K🎙 Daily cadence·258 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 11/6/26 |  What I Learned from a US Soccer Grassroots Coaching Course | Nick shares his experience attending a US Soccer Grassroots Coaching course. From the overarching themes and principals, to the basics of running a practice, to how he would modify his own practices, he covers it all. | 26m 31s | ||||||
| 11/3/26 |  MLS Sprint Season Schedule Announcement and Highest Paid North American Soccer Players | Nick looks ahead at the 2027 MLS Sprint Season schedule, focusing on the Chicago Fire's fixtures. He also reviews a list of the highest paid North American footballers and soccer players. | 23m 48s | ||||||
| 11/2/26 |  Are the Chicago Fire Ready for the MLS Cup Playoffs? | Nick asks and answers whether the Chicago Fire are ready for the MLS Cup Playoffs based on their trends and performances over the recent three-game stretch against Atlanta United, Orlando City, and the Colorado Rapids. | 28m 54s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 |  Chicago Fire Lose to New England, Clinch Playoffs Anyway | Nick reacts to Chicago Fire FC's 1-0 loss to the New England Revolution. Despite the loss, the Men in Red clinched a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs. After reacting to a woeful offensive display against the Revs, Nick discusses what the team needs to do to be ready for a deep, post-season run. | 28m 50s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 |  Asking Questions After the Chicago Fire's Loss to the Philadelphia Union | The Chicago Fire lose at home to the Philadelphia Union, 3-1, ending their win-streak. Nick has several questions about the lineup, substitution patters, and tactics during the show. Hopefully, the club can find some answers before their next match. | 29m 09s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 |  Chicago Fire Finding Ways to Win | The Chicago Fire have won 3 straight and have done it in different ways. Nick breaks it all down including how Maren Haile-Selassie's recent form has opened up the offense for the team. He also questions whether we need a "Good Dje, Bad Dje" discussion. | 34m 02s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 |  Chicago Fire Stadium Update: Is is too luxurious? | Nick breaks down the offering of luxury suites by the Chicago Fire and how the marketing of them has turned off a lot of fans. He also talks of the problem of ticket sales and marketing strategy being tied to major events like signing international star players. | 22m 54s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 |  In Defense of Chris Brady: Giving Context to the Goalkeeper's USMNT Performance vs. Chile | The critics have jumped on goalkeeper Chris Brady after his performance for the USMNT against Chile, and it's not positive. Nick thinks the criticism is undeserved, and provides context to Chicago Fire 'keeper's performance. | 36m 34s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 |  Chicago Fire FC Back in the Win Column: Charlotte Recap, Whitecaps Preview | Nick recaps the Chicago Fire FC's shorthanded victory over Charlotte FC and previews their match against Vancouver Whitecaps. Tune in for roster updates, goal breakdowns, and analysis of the Men in Red's recent victory. | 33m 02s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 |  Latest News from the Chicago Fire and Around MLS | Nick takes a break from the Chicago Fire's play on the pitch and provides updates on the news around the club including Jack Elliott's contract extension, players called up to international duty, and the status of McDonald's Park. He also reviews the current MLS standings and recent transfers that could impact the playoff picture. | 34m 51s | ||||||
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| 9/20/26 |  It Keeps Getting Worse: Analyzing the Chicago Fire's Continued Failures | The Chicago Fire stink, and they've been in a downward spiral for a month. Nick looks at all the factors contributing to their decline, provides advanced stats to support his positions, and tries to find a way to fix the team before it's too late. | 47m 53s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 |  Chicago Fire in Freefall: Negative Trends and Possible Fixes | The Chicago Fire are winless in five matches. Nick identifies the negative trends contributing to the lack of victories and proposes possible fixes to the offense, defense, and tactics. | 26m 05s | ||||||
| 9/8/26 | Chicago FireToronto FC+4 | — | Chicago FireToronto FC+1 | — | Chicago FireToronto FC+6 | — | 39m 35s | ||
| 9/3/26 | MLStransfer news+3 | — | Chicago Fire FC | — | Chicago FireMLS transfer deadline+3 | — | 42m 56s | ||
| 9/1/26 | MLS playoffsdouble-elimination+3 | — | MLS | — | MLSplayoff format+3 | — | 18m 56s | ||
| 8/27/26 | loansoccer+3 | — | Chicago FireGreenock Morton FC | Scotland | Chicago FireChristopher Cupps+4 | — | 28m 37s | ||
| 8/25/26 | scouting reportsoccer+3 | — | Chicago Fire | Georgia | Anzor MekvabishviliChicago Fire+3 | — | 21m 12s | ||
| 8/18/26 | Chicago FireMLS+4 | — | Chicago Fire | — | Chicago FireMLS+5 | — | 23m 33s | ||
| 8/4/26 | Leagues CupChicago Fire+3 | — | Chicago Fire FCNecaxa+2 | — | Chicago FireLeagues Cup+6 | — | 19m 56s | ||
| 7/30/26 | match previewChicago Fire FC+5 | — | Chicago Fire FCCharlotte FC+1 | — | Chicago FireCharlotte FC+5 | — | 19m 50s | ||
| 7/28/26 | Chicago Firesoccer+3 | — | Chicago FireAnton Saletros+3 | — | Chicago Firesoccer+3 | — | 30m 51s | ||
| 7/21/26 | player transferMLS+4 | — | CF MonterreyChicago Fire+1 | — | Hugo CuypersChicago Fire+5 | — | 38m 01s | ||
| 7/16/26 | MLSChicago Fire+4 | — | Chicago FireVancouver Whitecaps | — | MLS standingsChicago Fire+4 | — | 20m 58s | ||
| 7/13/26 | MLS transferssoccer+5 | — | Chicago FireInter Miami+3 | Monterrey | MLStransfers+8 | — | 35m 49s | ||
| 7/8/26 | USMNTFIFA World Cup+4 | — | USMNTBelgium | United States | USMNTBelgium+5 | — | 39m 35s | ||
| 7/6/26 | FIFABalogun+5 | — | FIFA | USBelgium+1 | BalogunFIFA+6 | — | 38m 59s | ||
| 6/30/26 | soccerChicago Fire+4 | — | Chicago FireMajor League Soccer | Poland | Robert LewandowskiChicago Fire+4 | — | 39m 35s | ||
| 6/25/26 | soccertransfers+3 | — | Chicago FireMLS+1 | — | Robert LewandowskiHugo Cuypers+3 | — | 25m 06s | ||
| 6/23/26 | USMNTsoccer tactics+3 | — | USMNT | Turkey | USMNTTurkey+5 | — | 19m 24s | ||
| 6/19/26 | World Cuphydration breaks+3 | — | — | — | World Cup 2026hydration breaks+3 | — | 18m 46s | ||
| 6/16/26 | USMNT victoryChicago Fire transfer rumors+3 | — | USMNTChicago Fire | Paraguay | USMNTParaguay+6 | — | 37m 46s | ||
| 6/12/26 | World Cup 2026soccer+3 | — | — | — | World Cup 2026soccer recap+4 | — | 21m 14s | ||
| 6/9/26 | MLS coaching newsplayer transfers+3 | — | Austin FCPortland+2 | — | MLScoaching updates+6 | — | 25m 34s | ||
| 6/4/26 | MLSChicago Fire+4 | — | Major League SoccerChicago Fire | — | MLSChicago Fire+4 | — | 16m 48s | ||
| 6/2/26 | 2026 World Cuptournament preview+4 | — | US Men's National TeamFIFA | United States | 2026 World CupFIFA rankings+4 | — | 22m 37s | ||
| 5/28/26 | USMNTWorld Cup+4 | — | Major League Soccer | — | USMNTWorld Cup+5 | — | 31m 49s | ||
| 5/26/26 | Chicago Firewin streak+3 | — | Chicago Fire | — | Chicago Firewin streak+3 | — | 28m 55s | ||
| 5/22/26 | MLS careerUSMNT+4 | Clint Mathis | USMNTMLS | Greece | Clint MathisMLS+5 | — | 35m 44s | ||
| 5/14/26 | Chicago Firesoccer+3 | — | Chicago FireRed Bulls | ChicagoDC+1 | Chicago FireDC United+3 | — | 36m 15s | ||
| 5/12/26 | Chicago FireNew York Red Bulls+3 | — | Chicago FireNew York Red Bulls | — | Chicago FireNew York Red Bulls+3 | — | 38m 34s | ||
| 5/8/26 | Chicago FireNew York Red Bulls+4 | — | Chicago Fire FCNew York Red Bulls | — | Chicago FireNew York Red Bulls+5 | — | 14m 55s | ||
| 5/4/26 | Chicago FireFC Cincinnati+4 | — | Chicago Fire FCFC Cincinnati | — | Chicago FireFC Cincinnati+6 | — | 34m 06s | ||
| 4/30/26 | Chicago FireSt. Louis City SC+4 | — | Chicago FireSt. Louis City SC | — | Chicago FireSt. Louis City SC+5 | — | 26m 30s | ||
| 4/28/26 | Chicago FireMLS+4 | — | Chicago FireSporting KC | — | Chicago FireSporting KC+7 | — | 39m 11s | ||
| 4/24/26 | match previewsoccer+4 | — | Chicago Fire FCSporting Kansas City | — | Chicago FireSporting Kansas City+4 | — | 16m 52s | ||
| 4/21/26 | Chicago FireFC Cincinnati+3 | — | Chicago FireFC Cincinnati | — | Chicago FireFC Cincinnati+3 | — | 45m 14s | ||
| 4/17/26 | US Open CupChicago Fire+4 | — | Chicago FireDetroit City FC+1 | — | Chicago FireUS Open Cup+4 | — | 28m 32s | ||
| 4/14/26 | Chicago FireAtlanta United+4 | — | Chicago FireAtlanta United+3 | — | Chicago FireAtlanta United+5 | — | 50m 48s | ||
| 4/7/26 | Chicago FireNashville SC+3 | — | Chicago FireNashville SC | — | Chicago FireNashville SC+3 | — | 30m 58s | ||
| 4/3/26 | Chicago FireNashville SC+3 | — | Chicago FireNashville SC+3 | — | Chicago FireNashville SC+3 | — | 28m 25s | ||
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Chart history for Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast
Peaked at #189 in Finland, currently #189 in Finland.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| Finland | — | #189 | #189 | — |
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.