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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 38 MIN

Chicago Fire Welcome Andre Franco!

from Feed the Fire: A Chicago Fire Podcast · host Bleav + Glass House Soccer

Hey, soccer fans! The Chicago Fire drew LAFC after a controversial penalty call late in the game. The Men in Red did just enough to win, but the referee did just enough to give LAFC and their new high-profile signing - Son Huen-ming - the star treatment. With the draw, the Fire sit 9th in the East and have a fight on their hands to make the playoffs. Tune in for potential scenarios and matchups given the tight race in the East. Also in this episode, Nick discusses the Fire's newest signing. Andre Franco joins the team on loan for the rest of the season from FC Porto of Portugal's top flight. He is eligible to play this week against St. Louis City and is expected to make an impact whenever he does take the pitch. Nick concludes the show discussing the teams that rely on their Designated Players, breaking down each team's goals and assists contributed by their DPs. Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Chicago Fire drew LAFC over the weekend, and Nick breaks down the goals, the stats, and the impact on the Fire's playoff chances. He also examines their new loan signing, Andre Franco, and breaks down which teams rely the most on the production of their Designated Players.

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