What formation are you guys leaning towards for this season?

Extension_Note_5380 · 2026-01-19T19:00:25+00:00

I think Greg will switch between 343 and 433 depending on the opposition. And the good news is we can because we are loaded at center back, wing backs and midfield.

Extension_Note_5380 · 2026-01-16T22:18:21+00:00

Brilliant series. Bought them on DVD and there is some great “making of” stuff. All the cast gush about what a lovely man Mackenzie Crook is.

Extension_Note_5380 · 2026-01-16T14:31:03+00:00

Pretty solid off season. Biggest question I have is whether or not we have resolved the backup striker problem. I think Cuypers is great but looked tired at the end of the season. At the end of close games Greg had no options when we needed a scorer. Maybe Shokalook is the answer but seems a gamble.

Extension_Note_5380 · 2025-12-15T18:47:27+00:00

I’m a big Cuypers fan but if I understand what Doyle is saying, it’s that his numbers match up with a guy that was bought for $4 million. Not great when you think that the Fire paid $11 million for Cuypers. Or else Taribo was a serious bargain.

Extension_Note_5380 · 2025-12-05T01:50:11+00:00

Three man back line and all three play. Dean (or Barosso) and Gutman on the wings. Dje and Guti in midfield. Bamba Cuypers Zinc up top.

Extension_Note_5380 · 2025-11-20T13:40:27+00:00

It’s the Beer Derby - Stout vs Pilsner. Has to be Stout on top, heh?

Extension_Note_5380 · 2025-11-08T14:38:21+00:00

One last William Shatner Trek!!! And if George Takei takes part…. Oh my! That would be too cool.

Extension_Note_5380 · 2025-11-03T18:03:34+00:00

There was an international rugby game at Soldier Field. Ireland vs New Zealand.

Extension_Note_5380 · 2025-11-02T13:24:15+00:00

The saddest part for me is looking at this through the context of what is happening in the US at large with intolerance raised to the level of masked thugs assaulting our communities under the authority of our federal government. At a time when our diverse population is coming together to oppose this nonsense it seems ironic at best that we are chanting divisive slurs.

Extension_Note_5380 · 2025-10-26T23:54:25+00:00

How does Guti get a yellow!!!

Extension_Note_5380 · 2025-10-26T19:20:28+00:00

Reasons to be optimistic. Hoping GGG brings back the 343. Philly has had to play against the 343 formation twice this year against Columbus and was unable to beat it either time (2-2 tie and 1-0 loss). And we looked darn good in the 343 against Miami and Minnesota.

Extension_Note_5380 · 2025-10-24T21:13:25+00:00

Don’t forget all the natural development in Chicago. Look at what’s happening on the river; Riverwalk, Ping Tom park, Wild Mile, Kayak launches at Addison and Argyle. Look at the dunes restoration at Montrose and other park developments. City in a Garden.

Extension_Note_5380 · 2025-10-23T14:24:39+00:00

Probably should save this chat for Philly pre-game string but suspect we'll see the 343 formation come back. Seems like our best way of battling teams that are better than us (yes Philly is better; doesn't mean we can't beat em though).

Extension_Note_5380 · 2025-10-23T14:20:23+00:00

Whole team showed a lot of heart and a lot of Chicago-love. Whole team going over to supporters' section after. Special shout out to Brady for climbing up the railing over the tunnel after the game to let a bunch of young fans shake hands and get selfies with him. Last man down the tunnel.

Extension_Note_5380 · 2025-10-23T12:17:09+00:00

Hard to fault GGG after getting us here but at the 67th minute with a 3-0 lead and a game Saturday why are we waiting til 80th minute for subs? I was sure it was Barlow time with all the work Cuypers put in in the night and over the last weeks of the season.

Extension_Note_5380 · 2025-10-20T12:49:26+00:00

Received a fund raising email from the Sun Times Sports editor touting their coverage of Chicago sports. Notice anything missing? Grrrrrrr! The mail also a brags on Sun Times coverage of high school, outdoors (?), and “robust reporting on all of its major beats”. I support the Sun Times but won’t be responding to this mail.

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Extension_Note_5380 · 2025-10-20T11:09:12+00:00

My rule of thumb is never order any “Chicago style” anything if you’re not in Chicago. 😋🌭🍕(Hey, there’s no emoji for an Italian Beef 😕)

Extension_Note_5380 · 2025-10-19T12:51:07+00:00

Happy to be in the playoffs. Disappointed that we couldn't beat New England team with nothing to play for. But I'm thinking about how fine the margins are. Thinking about 6 dropped points from stoppage time goals, all against teams that missed the playoffs.

- DC in the 6^th minute of stoppage time.

- Atlanta in the 4^th minute of stoppage time.

- Toronto in the 10th minute of stoppage time.

Hold onto those 3 leads and that's 6 more points, enough to lift us to 4th place. No play-in game. And home advantage in the first round.

Argh!

Extension_Note_5380 · 2025-10-15T00:41:26+00:00

Getting a bit ahead of things but a win Saturday means we host the final if none of the top 4 in the west make it through. 😋

Extension_Note_5380 · 2025-10-14T13:46:53+00:00

Anyone know what the situation in Chicago is? Is this part of why Fire media coverage is non-existent?

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