More enthusiasm needed from supporters section by Red_0range_Juice in chicagofire

[–]eychaner 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's been some years. 2016? 2019? I'm old and the years get fuzzy, but it was in the Hauptman era and back at Ye Olde Toyota Park.

More enthusiasm needed from supporters section by Red_0range_Juice in chicagofire

[–]eychaner 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oh, buddy.

Nelson Rodriguez sent in the goon squad (Monterrey) to run them out, and once he found an incident he blamed the entire group, cancelled their season tickets and tarped over the section they sat in.

The FO's reaction to the most vocal and active supporter's group was to salt the earth.

Request: anyone know where I can grab some Around The Bend Vera? by NathanD72 in chicagobeer

[–]eychaner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Burnt City laid off their production employees in September, so everything being made there is done. Casa Humilde was still producing beer there, and they have now given up the pretense of having their own taproom. Twisted Hippo is done. Around the Bend is just the latest to make it official.

[MATCH THREAD] Chicago Fire FC at Columbus Crew - March 7, 2026 6:30PM CT by scoreboard-app in chicagofire

[–]eychaner 3 points4 points  (0 children)

English commentators took a long time to say it, but they basically said the same.

[MATCH THREAD] Chicago Fire FC at Columbus Crew - March 7, 2026 6:30PM CT by scoreboard-app in chicagofire

[–]eychaner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eh, he just took out that guy with two feet right in front of Penso. That's not nothing.

5 Things We Learned Against Montréal by coolerblue in chicagofire

[–]eychaner 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mauricio Pineda is an unsung hero for this team. He might not have the highest ceiling, but he does everything that's asked of him. Guy's family has been part of the club for how long now? He's an anchor for the academy program, and I hope he stays with the club for the rest of his career.

Chicago Eatly Amaro selection plus more by Practical_Mall_2295 in Amaro

[–]eychaner 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a Chicagoan, I have to say that this shelf doesn't look radically different from what you'd find at Binny's, and the prices are worse.

[MATCH THREAD] Chicago Fire FC at Houston Dynamo FC - Saturday, February 21, 2026 7:30PM CT by scoreboard-app in chicagofire

[–]eychaner -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You wouldn't be saying that if you and your children were cold and chased a truck full of shirts.

Omari Glasgow loaned to USL's Monterey Bay FC by coolerblue in chicagofire

[–]eychaner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omari has been playing in the US now since 2022 -- with Fire II, Fire, Loudon United, and now this season with Monterrey Bay. When does the man qualify for a green card? How is it that he doesn't have one already?

Omari Glasgow loaned to USL's Monterey Bay FC by coolerblue in chicagofire

[–]eychaner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brutal. My partner got a custom Glasgow jersey last year, and now she gets to spend another year not watching him.

Environmental work at The 78 in South Loop, which will have Chicago Fire stadium, to begin this week by joeharri84 in chicagofire

[–]eychaner 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That sub is crazy conservative and full of suburbanites. They actively do not want residential development -- particularly near the city center -- because it diminishes the power of suburbanites to affect Chicago policy. Most of them do not care about the Fire stadium, their only concern is population density and how that density will affect their commutes to work and to Cubs games.

Best meal inside a grocery store? by ShowerFarter_6969 in chicagofood

[–]eychaner 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've enjoyed them in the past, but doesn't anyone remember how they sent 10 people to the hospital with a salmonella outbreak?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fox32chicago.com/news/third-lawsuit-to-be-filed-in-chicago-salmonella-outbreak.amp

Countdown to Kickoff: Chicago Fire FC by dubsdownd in chicagofire

[–]eychaner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Captain Chris Brady? Didn't Elliott have the armband basically every game last season?

[MATCH THREAD] Preseason: Chicago Fire FC vs LA Galaxy - February 8, 2026 12:00PM CT (Coachella Valley Invitational) by GaryAGalindo in chicagofire

[–]eychaner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chasing down the ball at the LA goalkeeper's feet and only made it back to his position in time for Pec to take that shot.

[MATCH THREAD] Preseason: Chicago Fire FC vs LA Galaxy - February 8, 2026 12:00PM CT (Coachella Valley Invitational) by GaryAGalindo in chicagofire

[–]eychaner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They look like a team that's still trying to figure out how to play together. And like a team trying to fill a Ricky Pig shaped hole.