Nick previews the Chicago Fire's next match, a home game against Charlotte FC. He breaks down the players to watch, the form of each team, and tactical changes each coach could make. He also takes a deep dive into defensive and goalkeeping statistics, an area where the Men in Red seem to have an advantage.
Jul 30
19 min
The Chicago Fire have lost two straight in uninspired performances. Nick breaks down the issues from individual player performances to organizational failings. He also analyzes advanced stats to show just how bad the Anton Saletros and Dje D'Avilla have been in the midfield.
Jul 28
30 min
The Chicago Fire have transferred star striker and MLS Golden Boot leader Hugo Cuypers to CF Monterrey of Liga MX. Nick thinks it's a short-sighted move built more on business than on winning. Tune in for his takes and how he tries to cope with the loss of a face of the franchise.
Jul 21
38 min
Nick recaps the MLS standings and previews the Chicago Fire's next match, a home game against Western Conference leaders Vancouver Whitecaps. Tune in for players to watch, predictions, and how Robert Lewandowski can make an impact.
Jul 16
20 min
Nick looks at the big transfers lined up for the Major League Soccer summer transfer window, including: Robert Lewandowski to the Chicago Fire, Casemiro to Inter Miami, Antoine Griezmann to Orlando City, and the Columbus Crew dealing Diego Rossi to Liga MX club Monterrey. Nick looks at the impact of these signings on the remainder of the MLS season.
Jul 13
35 min
Nick reacts to the USMNT's loss to Belgium in the FIFA World Cup. He breaks down the major issues with the match, examines each position group and players' shortcomings, and the implications of the loss on the future of the sport in the United States.
Jul 8
39 min
FIFA announced they are suspending US stiker Falorin Balogun's red card suspension, making him eligible to play in the USMNT's World Cup knock-out round match against Belgium. Though he never should've seen red in the match vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina, the blowback against FIFA has been even worse. Nick breaks down the situation and gives his reactions.
Jul 6
38 min
The Chicago Fire have signed Robert Lewandowski to a 2-year deal, making him one of the highest paid players in Major League Soccer and one of the most influential. Listen in as Nick reacts - quite strongly - to the signing and how the Polish striker will impact the club and the league on the pitch and in the boardroom.
Jun 30
39 min
Why hasn't the Chicago Fire announced Robert Lewandowski yet? Nick gives his conspiracy theory and how the potential signing could involve Hugo Cuypers, Jonthana Bamba, and Leon Goretzka. He also talks about other MLS and USMNT transfer targets based on their World Cup performances.
Jun 25
25 min
With the USMNT facing Turkey in a game that can't improve their standing - they already won their group - Nick breaks down how the Yanks should approach their final group stage match, including potential starting line-ups, tactics, and momentum builders.
Jun 23
19 min
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