en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Chicago Fire Podcasts https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/podcasts <p>Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire are back in the win column! The Men in Red did just enough against a Charlotte FC team vying with them for playoff positioning to secure 3 points and keep the dream of a Top 4 Eastern Conference Playoff spot alive.</p> <p>Nick looks at the goal by Johan Gomez - his first for the Fire, standout play by the Mbekezeli Mbokazi upon his return from injury, and an improved performance by the much-maligned Dje D'Avilla. Nick looks at the tactics that worked for this rotated squad and the impact it will have on the season going forward. He also previews the Fire's next match, a rescheduled home game at Soldier Field against the Western Conference leading Vancouver Whitecaps. The 'Caps still have top scorers Brian White and Thomas Mueller, but like the Fire, they are without several key players who are on international duty, including assist leader Edier Ocampo. Stay tuned to find out how Chicago can control the game and come away with another win.</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! 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See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:31:00 GMT Bleav + Glass House Soccer https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5879608 https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5879608 <p>Hey, soccer fans! With all the hand-wringing and clutching of pearls around the Chicago Fire's on-field performances, we've missed some news happening around the club. Let Nick get you caught up with the latest new: Jack Elliott's contract extention and the impact on the roster or centerbacks. Will he continue to be the starter and captain alongside Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, and Noah Allen? How does the depth at centerback look with Sam Rogers, Mauricio Pineda, and Christopher Cupps contract situations? Nick breaks it all down for you.</p> <p>We also look at the progress on the Chicago Fire's new stadium, McDonald's Park. Recent updates from the club and from other news outlets like Crain's discuss the status of the stadium construction, the team's digital infrastructure partner Boldyn Networks, ticket availability, and when is the anticipated opening.</p> <p>Nick also provides an update on the Men in Red called up to international duty: Robert Lewandowski to Poland, Robin Lod to Finland, Puso Dithejane to South Africa, Anzor Mekvabishvili to Georgia, Noah Allen to Greece Under-21s, and our very own homegrown goalkeeper Chris Brady to the USMNT. CFII players in MLS Next Pro also received call-ups, with Vitaliy Hlyut going to Ukraine's Under-19s and Jason Nemo, Jr. and Christopher Morales going to the USMNT Under-17s.</p> <p>Nick then takes a look up and down the Major League Soccer standings, noting which clubs have a home playoff match secure, which are fighting to move up the table, and which are just fighting for any sort of playoff chances. To close out the show, we note a number of transfers that could impact the Eastern Conference and MLS Cup playoff picture.</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show.</p> <p>Follow the<a href="https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/news?pid=18120"> Fire on SportSpyder</a>.</p> <p>Connect on social media:<a href="https://x.com/glasshousesoccr"> Twitter</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556225108002"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshousesoccer/"> Instagram</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousesoccer"> YouTube</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Sam Surridge, Hany Mukhtar, Brian Schwake, Cristian Espinoza, and their Supporters Shield leading squad - coached by former Gregg Berhalter USMNT assistant BJ Callaghan - showed Chicago why they are the best team in Major League Soccer (MLS).</p> <p>But this just wasn't a single bad performance. It was the culmination of a month-long drop in performance and slide down the standings for the Chicago Fire. In this episode, Nick goes into great detail on the factors contributing to the Fire's late season demise. From things out of their control (schedule, injuries, officiating, etc.) to a lackluster offense, from a void in midfield to an exhausted defense, combined with head-scratching coaching and roster decisions, Nick examines it all and tries to find a way to fix it before it's took late.</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show.</p> <p>Follow the<a href="https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/news?pid=18120"> Fire on SportSpyder</a>.</p> <p>Connect on social media:<a href="https://x.com/glasshousesoccr"> Twitter</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556225108002"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshousesoccer/"> Instagram</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousesoccer"> YouTube</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:10:00 GMT Bleav + Glass House Soccer https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5852496 https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5852496 <p>Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire are in free fall. They're winless in five matches, have dropped to 5th in the Eastern Conference, and are in danger of falling further if they don't identify and solve their problems. Nick identifies the negative trends on offense, defense, tactics, and signings and tries to find a way to turn the team around.</p> <p>The offense has been reconfigure to center around super-star striker Robert Lewandowski, and the Polish goal sccoring great has been finding the back of the net at almost the same rate as former Golden Boot leader Hugo Cuypers. That leaves some offensive efficiency to be desired out of Philip Zinckernagel, Jonathan Bamba, Puso Dithejane, and Johan Gomez, while Maren Haile-Selassie and Robin Lod continue to pitch in with goal contributions.</p> <p>On defense, the club needs to keep their shape, get new signing Andreas Hanche-Olsen on the pitch, get Mbekezeli Mbokazi back from injury, and help Noah Allen get more comfortable as he plays both center back and left back. The Men in Red also need to figure out how to control the midfield while waiting on the return of Andre Franco and the arrival of Georgian international Anzor Mekvabishvili.</p> <p>There's no time to lose as the Fire face Nashville SC, the Vancouver Whitecaps, and other Major League Soccer opponents in the coming weeks.</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show.</p> <p>Follow the<a href="https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/news?pid=18120"> Fire on SportSpyder</a>.</p> <p>Connect on social media:<a href="https://x.com/glasshousesoccr"> Twitter</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556225108002"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshousesoccer/"> Instagram</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousesoccer"> YouTube</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Stay tuned and enjoy the show!</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show.</p> <p>Follow the<a href="https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/news?pid=18120"> Fire on SportSpyder</a>.</p> <p>Connect on social media:<a href="https://x.com/glasshousesoccr"> Twitter</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556225108002"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshousesoccer/"> Instagram</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousesoccer"> YouTube</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Nick breaks it all down, including how the transfers address those needs, concerns on the roster status, and how the revamped team will look on the pitch.</p> <p>Players In: Johan Gomez, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Noah Allen<br /> Players Out: Viktor Radojevic, Jason Shokalook, Dylan Borso, Joel Waterman</p> <p>Also, congrats to winger Philip Zinckernagel and the club for renegotiating his contract and making him a Designated Player! It's a well-deserved and well-earned contract for Zinck, who has been a star for both the Men in Red and the league.</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show.</p> <p>Follow the<a href="https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/news?pid=18120"> Fire on SportSpyder</a>.</p> <p>Connect on social media:<a href="https://x.com/glasshousesoccr"> Twitter</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556225108002"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshousesoccer/"> Instagram</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousesoccer"> YouTube</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:35:00 GMT Bleav + Glass House Soccer https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5803005 https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5803005 <p>Hey, soccer fans! Major League Soccer has proposed a new playoff format to coincide with its new calendar. The proposal moves away from the current single-elimination tournament to a double-elimination tournament seeing up to 20 teams qualifying for the post-season. The top eight teams in the league will face double-elimination with lower finishing teams battling it out in a lose-and-go-home scenario. Teams are also re-seeded after every round to ensure teams with the better regular season record maintain home field advantage.</p> <p>This is a massive change to MLS's current format and a huge departure from anything in American sports. In fact, they consulted with the Australian Football Leaugue, who plays Aussie Rules Football, to come up with this format. Nick is extremely critical of this proposed change - there's no consistency within the league - this is perhaps the fifth or sixth playoff iteration in league history. The proposal also tries to incentivize the regular season but gives more worse teams the opportunity to make a post-season run. It's confusing to new fans of soccer and MLS, and looks purely like a business move to beef up a tv package offering.</p> <p>What do you think of the new proposal? How would you fix the MLS Cup Playoffs - assuming it's even broken?</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show.</p> <p>Follow the<a href="https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/news?pid=18120"> Fire on SportSpyder</a>.</p> <p>Connect on social media:<a href="https://x.com/glasshousesoccr"> Twitter</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556225108002"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshousesoccer/"> Instagram</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousesoccer"> YouTube</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Nick takes a look at how the Men in Red have handled players such as Chris Mueller, Andrew Gutman, Brian Gutierrez, Chris Brady, Mauricio Pineda, Sergio Oregel, Dean Boltz, Dylan Borso, Jason Shokalook, and Robert Turdean while increasing their international signings.</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show.</p> <p>Follow the<a href="https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/news?pid=18120"> Fire on SportSpyder</a>.</p> <p>Connect on social media:<a href="https://x.com/glasshousesoccr"> Twitter</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556225108002"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshousesoccer/"> Instagram</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousesoccer"> YouTube</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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However, they've settled for Dje D'Avilla and Anton Saletros, whose performances in the midfield leave soemthing to be desired on a team with trophy aspirations.</p> <p>Tune in to hear Nick's takes on the transfer target, including how the Fire got to this point/what need they're trying to fill, what's the profile of Mekvabishvili, and how will he integrate to the team. If this signing goes the way the Fire want it to, Mekvabishvili will unlock the offense and control matches from his midfield position. If this is a bust, then the Fire will have another decent defensive midfielder taking up an international roster slot.</p> <p>What do you think about the transfer target? How will Mekvabishvili fare in Major League Soccer?</p> <p>Subscribe for weekly Chicago Fire soccer breakdowns, and comment below on which player you think has been the most important during this winning run.</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show.</p> <p>Follow the<a href="https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/news?pid=18120"> Fire on SportSpyder</a>.</p> <p>Connect on social media:<a href="https://x.com/glasshousesoccr"> Twitter</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556225108002"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshousesoccer/"> Instagram</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousesoccer"> YouTube</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:04:00 GMT Bleav + Glass House Soccer https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5756580 https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5756580 <p>Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire winning streak is officially at five games. See how the team secured their current form across MLS and Leagues Cup play.</p> <p>This breakdown covers the recent momentum behind the Chicago Fire soccer squad as they navigate a busy schedule. We analyze how the team managed to secure two critical MLS victories alongside three impressive performances in the Leagues Cup. This update is for supporters tracking the club's trajectory and those interested in how the current Chicago Fire winning streak compares to the rest of the league.</p> <p>By winning all three of their Leagues Cup games outright, the team has set a unique standard in the tournament. We examine what this consistency means for their upcoming matches and why the Leagues Cup results have been a significant turning point for the roster. Understanding these MLS highlights provides a clear picture of the team's tactical improvements and current confidence on the field.</p> <p>Subscribe for weekly Chicago Fire soccer breakdowns, and comment below on which player you think has been the most important during this winning run.</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show.</p> <p>Follow the<a href="https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/news?pid=18120"> Fire on SportSpyder</a>.</p> <p>Connect on social media:<a href="https://x.com/glasshousesoccr"> Twitter</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556225108002"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshousesoccer/"> Instagram</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousesoccer"> YouTube</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Given their poor play post-World Cup and their health issues, Leagues Cup should be a time for the club to develop depth and give the back half of their roster a lot of minutes. The MLS schedule doesn't get any easier for the Fire with a home match vs. Portland and road games at Orlando, New York, and Seattle right after.</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show.</p> <p>Follow the<a href="https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/news?pid=18120"> Fire on SportSpyder</a>.</p> <p>Connect on social media:<a href="https://x.com/glasshousesoccr"> Twitter</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556225108002"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshousesoccer/"> Instagram</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousesoccer"> YouTube</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Brady is one of the best 'keepers in Major League Soccer when it comes to Clean Sheets Earned this year, but Kahlina has been one of the best in MLS over the last several seasons, despite a downturn in production this year.</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show.</p> <p>Follow the<a href="https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/news?pid=18120"> Fire on SportSpyder</a>.</p> <p>Connect on social media:<a href="https://x.com/glasshousesoccr"> Twitter</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556225108002"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshousesoccer/"> Instagram</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousesoccer"> YouTube</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Despite early signs of success, the midfield has become a black-hole for the Fire with their starting double-pivot failing to contribute on offense and becoming a defensive liability.</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show.</p> <p>Follow the<a href="https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/news?pid=18120"> Fire on SportSpyder</a>.</p> <p>Connect on social media:<a href="https://x.com/glasshousesoccr"> Twitter</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556225108002"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshousesoccer/"> Instagram</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousesoccer"> YouTube</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Was there ever a world where both Cuypers and Polish international superstar Robert Lewandowski could have co-existed, or was there simply no way a player of Cuypers' talent could play second-fiddle - even to an all-time great.</p> <p>Nick looks at the emotional impact, the roster implications, and the financial aspects of the Men in Red's recent moves, and gives his not-too-optimistic take on the rest of the season.</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show.</p> <p>Follow the<a href="https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/news?pid=18120"> Fire on SportSpyder</a>.</p> <p>Connect on social media:<a href="https://x.com/glasshousesoccr"> Twitter</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556225108002"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshousesoccer/"> Instagram</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousesoccer"> YouTube</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:29:00 GMT Bleav + Glass House Soccer https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5668648 https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5668648 <p>So much for all the planning and talk of Hugo Cuypers and Robert Lewandowski playing together! Following the arrival of the Polish legend, the MLS Golden Boot leader informed the Fire of his desire to leave the club. Thus, a deal has been agreed in principle with CF Monterrey of Liga MX for a $7.5 million transfer fee. Is that good value? What do the Fire have to do now to improve the team and maximize Lewandowski’s skills? Should they have seen this coming?  Also: Andre Franco and Leonardo Barroso still aren’t healthy, which isn’t great. A VERY busy second half of the season begins Wednesday in Miami, buckle up!</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:30:48 GMT Alex Campbell https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5671332 https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5671332 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:57:21 GMT Alex Campbell https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5665702 https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5665702 <p>Hey, soccer fans! MLS returns tonight! Our Chicago Fire are back in action against Western Conference leaders, the Vancouver Whitecaps. Nick previews the match, including stats, player analysis, and formational expectations of the clubs. He also looks at how Robert Lewandowski can make an impact in this match, playing against former Bayern Munich teammate Thomas Müller. Will the Men in Red continue to build on a great first half of the Major League Soccer season? Tune in and find out!</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show.</p> <p>Follow the<a href="https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/news?pid=18120"> Fire on SportSpyder</a>.</p> <p>Connect on social media:<a href="https://x.com/glasshousesoccr"> Twitter</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556225108002"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshousesoccer/"> Instagram</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousesoccer"> YouTube</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:27:00 GMT Bleav + Glass House Soccer https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5658698 https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5658698 <p>Hey, soccer fans! Major League Soccer clubs have been busy during the World Cup break signing new players during the summer transfer window. Clubs like the Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew, Orlando City, and Inter Miami have made moves involving Robert Lewandowski, Diego Rossi, Antoine Griezmann, and Casemiro.</p> <p>Nick breaks down all these moves and more and how they will affect the second half of the MLS season. Nashville, Inter Miami, and Chicago remain on top of the Eastern Conference. How will their new signings impact their play on the pitch and the fans in the stands?</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show.</p> <p>Follow the<a href="https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/news?pid=18120"> Fire on SportSpyder</a>.</p> <p>Connect on social media:<a href="https://x.com/glasshousesoccr"> Twitter</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556225108002"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshousesoccer/"> Instagram</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousesoccer"> YouTube</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:23:00 GMT Bleav + Glass House Soccer https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5651238 https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5651238 <p>Hey, soccer fans! Let's talk about it - the USMNT lost to Belgium in the FIFA World Cup. It was their worst performance of the tournament by far. The Yanks never looked into the game, playing disjointed on offense and scrambling on defense. Not one of the Americans had a stand out performance, and ultimately, defense errors by Tim Ream, Chris Richards, and Matt Freese led to the Red Devils running up four goals.</p> <p>Tune in as Nick looks at the individual performances of the US players, how their position groups played, and what was the ultimate issue in the match. Also, he looks at how this impact the US Soccer program going forward and what changes could help the American soccer in the long term.</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show.</p> <p>Follow the<a href="https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/news?pid=18120"> Fire on SportSpyder</a>.</p> <p>Connect on social media:<a href="https://x.com/glasshousesoccr"> Twitter</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556225108002"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshousesoccer/"> Instagram</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousesoccer"> YouTube</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:01:00 GMT Bleav + Glass House Soccer https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5637300 https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/episodes/5637300 <p>Hey, soccer fans! Falorin Balogun is eligible to play for the United States against Belgium in the World Cup. That's right! The FIFA Disciplinary Committee suspended his one-match ban after he received a red card vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina. Ultimately, he never should've seen red and FIFA is rectifying a complete error from their officiating crew, but the situation has soccer fans, pundits, and the Belgium Federation shocked, confused, and angry.</p> <p>Tune in as Nick breaks down the chain of events, reviews the initial reactions, and tells you why your specific overreaction to FIFA's decision isn't warranted. If you want to criticize FIFA and their rules, this is not the instance to do it. Balogun shouldn't have been carded, and FIFA made it right - in alignment with their current rules and procedures.</p> <p>Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show.</p> <p>Follow the<a href="https://sportspyder.com/mls/chicago-fire/news?pid=18120"> Fire on SportSpyder</a>.</p> <p>Connect on social media:<a href="https://x.com/glasshousesoccr"> Twitter</a> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556225108002"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshousesoccer/"> Instagram</a> -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@glasshousesoccer"> YouTube</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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