Joe Chatz
@joechatz.bsky.social
Jack Elliott is back for the Chicago Fire in 2026, as is Sam Williams & David Poreba. Tom Barlow & Bryan Dowd's options were declined, Rominigue Koaumé's purchase option was declined & more on the Fire's roster moves at @OnTapSportsNet #cf97 #VamosFire
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Chicago Fire exercise Jack Elliott's 2026 option, announce end-of-year roster decisions
Jack Elliott, Sam Williams and David Poreba will return to the Chicago Fire in 2026 while Tom Barlow, Bryan Dowd, Rominigue Kouamé and Chase Gasper will not
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November 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Jack Elliott is back for the Chicago Fire in 2026, as is Sam Williams & David Poreba. Tom Barlow & Bryan Dowd's options were declined, Rominigue Koaumé's purchase option was declined & more on the Fire's roster moves at @OnTapSportsNet #cf97 #VamosFire
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The Chicago Fire announced their end of year roster decisions.
They've exercised the 2026 options on Jack Elliott & Sam Williams
David Poreba signed a new deal through 2026 with club options for 27 & 28
Chicago declined Tom Barlow & Bryan Dowd's options for 2026 #cf97 #VamosFire
They've exercised the 2026 options on Jack Elliott & Sam Williams
David Poreba signed a new deal through 2026 with club options for 27 & 28
Chicago declined Tom Barlow & Bryan Dowd's options for 2026 #cf97 #VamosFire
November 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Chicago Fire announced their end of year roster decisions.
They've exercised the 2026 options on Jack Elliott & Sam Williams
David Poreba signed a new deal through 2026 with club options for 27 & 28
Chicago declined Tom Barlow & Bryan Dowd's options for 2026 #cf97 #VamosFire
They've exercised the 2026 options on Jack Elliott & Sam Williams
David Poreba signed a new deal through 2026 with club options for 27 & 28
Chicago declined Tom Barlow & Bryan Dowd's options for 2026 #cf97 #VamosFire
Kristian Fletcher was a target for the Chicago Fire in the summer 👀👀
As expected, D.C. United declines Christian Benteke’s contract option, making him a free agent, but “we remain in discussions regarding a potential return.”
DCU also declines options on Kristian Fletcher, Randall Leal, Derek Dodson and Rida Zouhir but in talks with Fletcher.
DCU also declines options on Kristian Fletcher, Randall Leal, Derek Dodson and Rida Zouhir but in talks with Fletcher.
November 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Kristian Fletcher was a target for the Chicago Fire in the summer 👀👀
Omar González announced that he is going to be a player/coach for Chicago Fire II in 2026 after spending 2025 as a first-team player #cf97 #VamosFire
November 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Omar González announced that he is going to be a player/coach for Chicago Fire II in 2026 after spending 2025 as a first-team player #cf97 #VamosFire
Former Chicago Fire center back Wyatt Omsberg is retiring from professional soccer. Omsberg was a 1st round pick in 2018 by Minnesota United and made 63 appearances for Chicago between 2020-2024 #cf97 #VamosFire
November 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Former Chicago Fire center back Wyatt Omsberg is retiring from professional soccer. Omsberg was a 1st round pick in 2018 by Minnesota United and made 63 appearances for Chicago between 2020-2024 #cf97 #VamosFire
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What I know so far re: the Chicago Fire nearing a deal for Orlando Pirates CB Mbekezeli Mbokazi. At @OnTapSportsNet #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/sources...
Sources: Chicago Fire nearing deal for Orlando Pirates FC center back Mbekenzeli Mbokazi
The 20-year-old South African defender would be the Chicago Fire's first defensive addition of the offseason
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November 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
What I know so far re: the Chicago Fire nearing a deal for Orlando Pirates CB Mbekezeli Mbokazi. At @OnTapSportsNet #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/sources...
Just putting it out there that I’m expecting someone from Chicago to use Gotham winning this title as the 8 seed as an example for not doing more this offseason #WithTheStars #NWSL
November 23, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Just putting it out there that I’m expecting someone from Chicago to use Gotham winning this title as the 8 seed as an example for not doing more this offseason #WithTheStars #NWSL
What I know so far re: the Chicago Fire nearing a deal for Orlando Pirates CB Mbekezeli Mbokazi. At @OnTapSportsNet #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/sources...
Sources: Chicago Fire nearing deal for Orlando Pirates FC center back Mbekenzeli Mbokazi
The 20-year-old South African defender would be the Chicago Fire's first defensive addition of the offseason
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November 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
What I know so far re: the Chicago Fire nearing a deal for Orlando Pirates CB Mbekezeli Mbokazi. At @OnTapSportsNet #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/sources...
The Chicago Fire's 2026 MLS schedule is out. Chicago opens the season on Feb 21 at Houston & hosts Columbus on Decision Day. There will be a break in matches for the World Cup from May 23 - July 16. at @OnTapSportsNet #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/chicago...
Chicago Fire FC's 2026 MLS schedule
The Chicago Fire will begin their 2026 MLS season on the road in Houston on February 21 before hosting the Columbus Crew on Decision Day
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November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Chicago Fire's 2026 MLS schedule is out. Chicago opens the season on Feb 21 at Houston & hosts Columbus on Decision Day. There will be a break in matches for the World Cup from May 23 - July 16. at @OnTapSportsNet #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/chicago...
This is awesome
DC Power of the Gainbridge Super League have extended an offer for free agent Trinity Rodman that the NWSL can't currently match due to the salary cap.
Jessica Berman: "We want Trinity in the NWSL and we will fight for her."
w/ @tombogert.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Jessica Berman: "We want Trinity in the NWSL and we will fight for her."
w/ @tombogert.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Trinity Rodman receives contract from Super League team larger than what NWSL can match: Sources
Berman said she the league wants Rodman in the NWSL and that it will 'fight' for her.
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
This is awesome
Another great piece of journalism but I am truly annoyed by this response from the NWSLPA. This isn’t a matter of player trust or privacy, it’s a matter of holding the NWSL accountable (which every member of the union should want)
November 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Another great piece of journalism but I am truly annoyed by this response from the NWSLPA. This isn’t a matter of player trust or privacy, it’s a matter of holding the NWSL accountable (which every member of the union should want)
2025 Chicago Fire in review: the strikers
At @OnTapSportsNet #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/2025-ch...
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2025 Chicago Fire in Review: The Strikers
Hugo Cuypers was the main man for the Chicago Fire at the striker spot once again in 2025
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November 20, 2025 at 12:51 AM
2025 Chicago Fire in review: the strikers
At @OnTapSportsNet #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/2025-ch...
At @OnTapSportsNet #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/2025-ch...
Was that Philip Zinckernagel?
I don't think I did a bad job in my acting debut alongside @thotze.bsky.social 🤷♂️ #SAVEMAGEE #cf97 #VamosFire
I don't think I did a bad job in my acting debut alongside @thotze.bsky.social 🤷♂️ #SAVEMAGEE #cf97 #VamosFire
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Was that Philip Zinckernagel?
I don't think I did a bad job in my acting debut alongside @thotze.bsky.social 🤷♂️ #SAVEMAGEE #cf97 #VamosFire
I don't think I did a bad job in my acting debut alongside @thotze.bsky.social 🤷♂️ #SAVEMAGEE #cf97 #VamosFire
Chicago Stars FC’s Jameese Joseph gets her first senior USWNT call up #WithTheStars #NWSL
November 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Chicago Stars FC’s Jameese Joseph gets her first senior USWNT call up #WithTheStars #NWSL
67 minutes off the bench for the Chicago Fire’s Joel Waterman in Canada’s 2-0 win over Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale #cf97 #VamosFire
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 AM
67 minutes off the bench for the Chicago Fire’s Joel Waterman in Canada’s 2-0 win over Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale #cf97 #VamosFire
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New Chicago Fire notebook at @OnTapSportsNet: André Franco’s transfer terms, some thoughts on the MLS calendar change and more #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/chicago...
Chicago Fire notebook: André Franco's transfer terms from FC Porto, thoughts on the MLS calendar change, Brian Gutiérrez and more
The Chicago Fire will pay FC Porto at least $750,000 in total compensation over three payments beginning in January 2026 in exchange for André Franco
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November 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
New Chicago Fire notebook at @OnTapSportsNet: André Franco’s transfer terms, some thoughts on the MLS calendar change and more #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/chicago...
Oh dang
Club statement: Haley Carter to step down from her role as Pride VP of Soccer Operations and Sporting Director
🔗 orlsoccer.co/HaleyCarter
🔗 orlsoccer.co/HaleyCarter
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Oh dang
Reposted by Joe Chatz
NEW: Ernst Tanner has built a powerhouse at the Philadelphia Union.
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
MLS executive who built a powerhouse faced allegations of sexist, racist and homophobic behavior
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner denies the allegations, which prompted a recently-concluded MLS investigation that could not corroborate them
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
NEW: Ernst Tanner has built a powerhouse at the Philadelphia Union.
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
But my @us.theguardian.com investigation has shown wide-ranging allegations of misbehavior throughout his 7-year tenure.
Tanner denies the allegations, and was investigated by MLS this year.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Man, i hate it here
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Man, i hate it here
New Chicago Fire notebook at @OnTapSportsNet: André Franco’s transfer terms, some thoughts on the MLS calendar change and more #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/chicago...
Chicago Fire notebook: André Franco's transfer terms from FC Porto, thoughts on the MLS calendar change, Brian Gutiérrez and more
The Chicago Fire will pay FC Porto at least $750,000 in total compensation over three payments beginning in January 2026 in exchange for André Franco
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November 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
New Chicago Fire notebook at @OnTapSportsNet: André Franco’s transfer terms, some thoughts on the MLS calendar change and more #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/chicago...
MLS is changing its calendar in July 2027 and will feature a 14 match regular season + postseason in the spring to determine a 2027 MLS Cup winner. Details on the changes & Apple TV news at @OnTapSportsNet #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/major-l...
Major League Soccer shifting schedule to align with European leagues, implementing change in 2027
Major League Soccer will start 2027 with a 14-game regular season before starting their new fall-spring format in July 2027
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November 14, 2025 at 12:22 AM
MLS is changing its calendar in July 2027 and will feature a 14 match regular season + postseason in the spring to determine a 2027 MLS Cup winner. Details on the changes & Apple TV news at @OnTapSportsNet #cf97 #VamosFire ontapsportsnet.com/fire/major-l...
The Chicago Fire’s Joel Waterman starts for Canada vs Ecuador in Toronto #cf97 #VamosFire
November 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
The Chicago Fire’s Joel Waterman starts for Canada vs Ecuador in Toronto #cf97 #VamosFire
Reposted by Joe Chatz
BREAKING: MLS owners officially voted to flip to a "summer-spring" format beginning in mid-July and running through the end of May. Will start in 2027.
Also voted on the regular season format.
Details and quotes here from Palm Beach.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Also voted on the regular season format.
Details and quotes here from Palm Beach.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
MLS owners vote to flip schedule to European calendar, change format starting in 2027
MLS will soon align with leagues that play from the fall to the spring after a transformational decision made by its owners
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
BREAKING: MLS owners officially voted to flip to a "summer-spring" format beginning in mid-July and running through the end of May. Will start in 2027.
Also voted on the regular season format.
Details and quotes here from Palm Beach.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Also voted on the regular season format.
Details and quotes here from Palm Beach.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...