Episodes

  • Folarin Balogun is IN for Round of 16 Battle With Belgium | CHGO USMNT World Cup Preview Podcast

    Folarin Balogun is IN for Round of 16 Battle With Belgium | CHGO USMNT World Cup Preview Podcast
    Jul 6 2026
    The United States Men’s National team won their first knockout match at a World Cup since 2002 last Wednesday when they defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16 Monday night in Seattle to face Belgium. Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman provided the goals, while Balogun was suspended… until he wasn’t, maybe or maybe not thanks to the White House?? The US will look to avenge their 2014 elimination by Belgium at the same stage and look to repeat the feat of 2022 and reach the Quarterfinals. We’ll also check in on what’s been going on elsewhere in the knockout rounds. It’s a momentous, news-packed and hopefully not the last episode of the CHGO USMNT World Cup Preview Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    35 mins
  • Knockout Time! USMNT Prepares For Bay Area BATTLE With Bosnia | CHGO USMNT Preview Podcast

    Knockout Time! USMNT Prepares For Bay Area BATTLE With Bosnia | CHGO USMNT Preview Podcast
    Jun 30 2026

    The United States Men’s National Team may have lost to Turkiye on the last kick of the game, but who cares! They won their group and now it is time for the knockouts. They’ll face Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night in Silicon Valley in search of their first knockout stage win since 2002. We get to know their opponents (including a Chicago connection!) and plot the course toward a potentially historic run.


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    29 mins
  • Robert Lewandowski Signs with Chicago Fire! | CHGO Fire Emergency Podcast

    Robert Lewandowski Signs with Chicago Fire! | CHGO Fire Emergency Podcast
    Jun 28 2026
    IT’S HAPPENING! According to multiple reports, the Fire have agreed to sign Polish legend and former Bayern Munich + Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski on a 2-year contract. Alex reacts to the news and takes your questions on this CHGO Fire Emergency Podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    20 mins
  • DOMINATION! USMNT Win vs Australia and CAPTURE Group D! | CHGO USMNT World Cup Previews

    DOMINATION! USMNT Win vs Australia and CAPTURE Group D! | CHGO USMNT World Cup Previews
    Jun 23 2026
    After making history with a record four-goal performance in their opener against Paraguay, the United States Men’s National Team have done it again. In another first since 1930, they’ve won consecutive games at a World Cup for the first time. Not only that, thanks to new tiebreaker rules that prioritize head-to-head results, they’ve already won Group D with a game to spare. More bizarrely, their final group stage opponents Turkiye are already eliminated. What impact with that have on the lineup and how both teams approach the game? With being able to look ahead, we can also see how the the USMNT’s potential Round of 32 opponents are shaping up. An ALLCITY Network Production ⚽️🇺🇸 WORLD CUP WATCH PARTIES 🇺🇸⚽️ We’re taking over Chicago for every USA match 👀 📍 June 25 vs Turkey — Joe’s on Weed 🎟️ FREE entry 🍹 Special World Cup cocktails from @donjulio 1942, @casamigos & @buchanansusa 🎁 Deals, samples + prizes Pull up 🇺🇸 Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #ChicagoFire #cf97 #VamosFire #ReturnToRed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    29 mins
  • Historic Start! 4-Goal Game in Opener Builds Hype for USMNT vs Australia | CHGO USMNT World Cup

    Historic Start! 4-Goal Game in Opener Builds Hype for USMNT vs Australia | CHGO USMNT World Cup
    Jun 16 2026
    What a start! The US Men’s National Team made history on Friday night in Los Angeles, defeating Paraguay 4-1 in the highest scoring performance in USMNT World Cup history. Folarin Balogun became the first US men’s player in almost 100 years to score two goals in a World Cup game, while a Paraguay own goal and ludicrous last-minute strike from Gio Reyna supplied the other tallies. Now the US prepare for Australia on Friday in Seattle, with the Socceroos also having won their opening game 2-0 over Turkiye. Will one of these teams book their spot in the knockout round with a match to spare?? Also: a brief Chicago Fire update regarding their pursuit of Polish legend Robert Lewandowski. ⚽️🇺🇸 WORLD CUP WATCH PARTIES 🇺🇸⚽️ We’re taking over Chicago for every USA match 👀 📍 June 19 vs Australia — Bub City 📍 June 25 vs Turkey — Joe’s on Weed 🎟️ FREE entry 🍹 Special World Cup cocktails from @donjulio 1942, @casamigos & @buchanansusa 🎁 Deals, samples + prizes Pull up 🇺🇸 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    34 mins
  • TWO DAYS AWAY! USMNT Set for World Cup after Chicago Send-Off | CHGO USMNT World Cup Previews

    TWO DAYS AWAY! USMNT Set for World Cup after Chicago Send-Off | CHGO USMNT World Cup Previews
    Jun 9 2026
    The 2026 World Cup across the United States, Mexico and Canada is upon us! Following a pair of warmup matches in Charlotte and at Soldier Field, Mauricio Pochettino’s men are gearing up for their Group D opener against Paraguay on Friday night in LA. On this first of a series of special World Cup podcast episodes, we’ll get you up to speed on the US team, what we’ve learned from these recent friendlies, what lies ahead of them and how far they might be able to go? Alex Campbell of CHGO Fire and CHGO Stars is joined by Alex Calabrese of Men In Red 97 Media + MLSsoccer.com as we count down to kickoff! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    45 mins
  • Chris Brady Goes to the World Cup + the Fire Go on Summer Vacation | CHGO Fire Podcast

    Chris Brady Goes to the World Cup + the Fire Go on Summer Vacation | CHGO Fire Podcast
    May 26 2026
    Fire goalkeeper and Naperville, IL native Chris Brady is on the USMNT roster for the World Cup! We sing his praises and look back at both how he got here and the history of Fire players at the tournament (which will possibly also include Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Joel Waterman this summer). Meanwhile, Hugo Cuypers’ record-setting goal-scoring streak helps the Fire go into the break on a three-game winning streak and sitting third in the Eastern Conference. What went right in the last few games, and what might the Fire be up to once they get back from a three-week vacation? Alex is joined by Joe Chatz of WLS AM890 and On Tap Sports to discuss all that and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    34 mins
  • Chicago Fire Defense COLLAPSING Despite Hugo Cuypers’ Goal Scoring | CHGO Fire Podcast

    Chicago Fire Defense COLLAPSING Despite Hugo Cuypers’ Goal Scoring | CHGO Fire Podcast
    May 12 2026

    The Chicago Fire defense is suddenly falling apart at the worst possible time, allowing three goals in three of their last four MLS matches and slipping down the Eastern Conference standings. Despite Hugo Cuypers continuing his incredible goal-scoring form, Gregg Berhalter’s squad has struggled to stop opponents like FC Cincinnati, Evander, and a young New York Red Bulls team that looked far more composed at Soldier Field. Just weeks after looking like one of the league’s toughest defensive units, the Fire now head toward the World Cup break searching for answers. On the CHGO Fire Podcast, host Alex Campbell breaks down what’s gone wrong defensively, what adjustments need to happen fast, and whether Chicago can turn things around in their final three matches before the break.


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    29 mins