So why do I want to start a site focused mostly on the Chicago Fire? Because it’s a great excuse to watch even more sports! Plus, there just isn’t the same amount of coverage, or analysis around the MLS as there is with other sports leagues. Sometimes I have to go way into the depths of ESPN+ to even find the game stream. It’s usually tucked in somewhere between college lacrosse, and bowling. In contrast, after a Premier League match I can spend hours the next day reading hot takes, and analysis on a number of different sites. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the team and the league, and feel knowledgeable about all aspects of the game.
I’m hoping that this site can fill some of that analysis void in my Fire fan experience. Hopefully it will do the same for some of you. The goal right now is to post an article each week focused on the Fire’s matches, and overall performance. What are they doing? Why do they play the way they do? Why do I feel like no lead is safe for them?
I’ve played soccer all of my life and granted I never reached the heights I always hoped for as a player, I’m at least confident enough in my knowledge of the game to ask the right questions, and throw my observations and opinions out there. Plus I have a journalism degree in the back of a closet somewhere that I want to put to good use. You can agree or disagree or have your own tangential opinions, but hopefully though this site we can increase the noise (smoke? Maybe that’s a better metaphor) around the Fire and who knows one day the Fire playing a Final might be as big of a deal as the Bears or Bulls!
I’m really excited to give this a try and I hope you’ll join me on this journey through the MLS season! Please share this site with anyone and everyone you think might be interested, or possibly become interested!