Statement on the creation of internal transfer market:

🇫🇷🔥 Sources: Chicago Fire previously bid for Fiorentina winger Jonathan Ikone, as per reports in Italy. One of a number of options for Chicago's DP winger search. Nothing too advanced here. Ikone, 26, been at Fiorentina since winter 2022. He joined for a fee around $16m.

Like, share and follow all our socials medias for a chance to win 2 tickets to the home opener (winner announced 2 weeks prior to game day)tag a friend for extra raffle entries #vamosfire #RojoCapo #cf97

🚨Breaking: Chicago Stars FC have signed Santa Clara midfielder Manaka Hayashi, per sources. A veteran of Japan’s youth national teams, Hayashi is Chicago’s first rookie signing since the elimination of the draft. At On Tap Sports Net #WithTheStars #NWSL ontapsportsnet.com/red-stars/brea…

Hey everyone👋 #cf97 #vamosfire #mir97 New Bonfire podcast dropped yesterday. Go listen now - lots of good convo on GGG, Guti, and transfer chatter! (Second consecutive Matt Shabelman appearance - we're so back!!). open.spotify.com/episode/681ROv…

🔴 Sources: Chicago Fire bid for Mali international midfielder Rominigue Kouamé from Cadiz. Talks ongoing. Kouamé, 28, has 14 apps with the LaLiga2 side this season. Previously with Troyes in France.

🚨🇺🇸 EXCL: Chicago Fire are set to sign Jonathan Bamba from Celta Vigo, deal agreed in principle. Final details to be discussed and then he will fly for medical as soon as documents will be approved.

𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐂 (Chicago City Dutch Lions FC) are the latest addition to our league! Learn more about their addition to the league after a landmark partnership: 🔗 📢 midwestpl.com/2025/01/16/chi… #midwestgrown

Episode 4 of Stone by Stone podcast is available now! Guest Host Lauren Hall chats with Alyssa Low a talented soccer player, muralist, and designer. ✨ lauren ashley ✨ Alyssa Low #StoneByStone #WelcomeToEdgewater🌊🏰 #SoccerPodcast

KICS UPSL Tryouts Round 2 🥊🥊 The next chance to earn a spot on our Men’s UPSL squad is here! Join us for Round 2 of tryouts on February 8th at the ComEd Rec Center starting at 6 PM. Register today at kicsfcpro.com!

Join Black Fires: String Puller Apologists for all you can eat Harold's chicken and all night karaoke! 6 PM on February 8th. At THB just off the red line stop at 47th. #cf97 #WithTheStars Get your tickets here: redlinesg.com/event-details-…

No better honor to cap her year, and career. Alyssa Naeher is your 2024 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year.

"It's been the greatest honor of my life." No, Alyssa, the honor has been all ours 🫶

Mark your calendars, we’re joining The Wrestling Friends at Desert Hawk (2049 W Division, Chicago) on Saturday February 1st for the Royal Rumble watch party! Great food, awesome drink specials, and VERY EXCITING raffle items!

Hot Takes is BACK! 🎉 Join Matt, John, and Joe as they dive into the offseason LIVE with the #cf97 community on the Chicago Fire Discord. 🔥 Call in to ask your burning questions 🔥 Yell at Joe for his questionable takes 🔥 Get in on the fun and join the conversation!

It's almost time 👀🍿🗓️ The 2025 NWSL Schedule drops TOMORROW at 12 PM ET.

🥁 Calling all musicians! 🎺 Sign up to lead the party in the supporter section at every #cf97 home game this season! bit.ly/FireMusic2025 Practice is on Feb 1st 11am - 2pm, more details will be sent to you after you’re signed up 🔥 VAMOS FIRE! 🔥

🚨 I’m happy to announce that we will be having our first watch party this year in Amana, Iowa! 🚨 We will be meeting up at the Ox Yoke Inn restaurant for the match against Columbus Crew. Menu and bar will be available. 🥨🍺🍔🌭 Hope to see people there 👏🏻❤️‍🔥 #VamosFire #cf97

From Plano, TX to Chicago, IL → Kellyn Acosta reflects on his soccer journey with guest host Lauren Hall. This episode has it all - from style and branding insights to making an impact in communities.  @kellynacosta @laurenhall @tightroperecording #StoneByStone