Handshakes With Gregg

0:06 – Intro0:25 – Takeaways against Montreal2:23 – Barroso to Cuypers: “Shooters shoot”3:15 – Jonathan Dean gets dropped (but we’re still simping) 5:44 – Kouame steps up for Oregel7:59 – Jack Elliott finds his own relief with a header goal11:54 – Playoff hunting and a look ahead to NYRB15:37 – Transfer window/Patrick Berg speculation23:36 – Malört Man of the Match for Montreal!25:38 – Imagine Dragons Imagine: How does Zinckernagel spend 36 hours in Texas?31:24 – HSWGG designs a Chicago FIRE throwback kit37:27 – Starting XI predictions for CFFC vs NYRB41:12 – Chicago moments of the week

0:07 – Intro (the boys are back!)1:10 – A message of solidarity to Sector Latino2:15 – Newsflash: The Fire are Cooked3:48 – Takeaways from a tough draw vs. Atlanta United8:15 – Guti still waiting to unlock his full potential 10:04 – Blame for our front three and the ghost of Jonathan Bamba17:47 – Does Gregg need to reevaluate his team structure?20:41 – Summer transfer window and the Kellyn Acosta elephant in the room24:38 – Flowers for our rock Jack Elliott 26:57 – Our Malört Man of the Match!32:33 – Give Bamba a night out with the boys, Gregg35:42 – An early end to our US Open Cup run in Minnesota43:05 – Looking ahead to a MUST-WIN in Montreal (and our starting XI)53:31 – Chicago moments of the week

0:08 – Intros with our special super sub guest, Dillon1:59 – Quick takes on USMNT vs Guatemala and CFFC vs Philly/Charlotte8:08 – Should the USMNT be worried about the lack of pre-World Cup competition?10:39 – Somebody please step up and take the USMNT #9 shirt14:18 – Debating Yunus Musah’s role and potential17:46 – Breaking down our Charlotte dub at Solider22:45 – Gregg tries to pad Dje D'Avilla’s experience points31:25 – Potential roster moves for the secondary transfer window34:03 – Jonathan Bamba: Boom or Bust38:22 – Dilly has a crush on Andrew Gutman (best LB in the league!?)44:48 – Flowers for Jonathan Dean48:29 – Hallelujah, the boys learn how to play safe50:58 – Malört Man of the Match!59:40 – Slander and defense for our all-Chicago Midfield1:00:48 – Score predictions for the Cincy match1:05:49 – Chicago moments of the week

Disclaimer: The HSWGG crew is coming to you live after a festive 4-hour rain delay at the Bob Inn 0:07 – Intros0:29 – Quick message to our Chicago immigrant community1:45 – New stadium visuals and 22,000 capacity debate 9:28 – Debunking Johnny’s green roof agenda12:44 – Zincky puts a ring on it (big Insta story guy)!15:14 – Recapping a tough L vs. Nashville SC 23:03 – Bamba misses the target but we’re still building24:18 – Gregg’s DOGG HOUSE33:14 – Looking ahead to a tough run of fixtures37:50 – Introducing Johnny’s Nate Silver STAT ZONE42:06 – Re-debating our 2025 Fire MVP (so far this year)43:26 – Imagine Dragons Imagine This: Whispering in Gregg’s ear about CFFC roster moves 48:47 – Tommy Tough Knuckles’ Gritty Player of the Week Award51:07 – Battle for the Liberty Bell: Bouncing back at home vs. Philly Union54:44 – Score predictions for Wednesday night55:34 – Chicago moments of the week

0:07 – Intro1:09 – Recapping D.C. vs CFFC (team goals, new positions, and a rookie debut!)4:27 – Winning by 7 goals > losing by 7 goals5:43 – Zinckernagel embracing the #10 role9:00 – Joy for a healthy Kellyn Acosta9:48 – Guti takes his benching like a champ14:29 – Flowers for future MLS All-Star Andrew Gutman17:07 – Shout out to Jonathan Dean’s Red Army 17:40 – Are we just the 2004 Phoenix Suns?19:20 – Committed to playing out of the back21:43 – USMNT down bad after breaking up with Gregg25:50 – Thoughts on dueling sports stadiums in the 7832:17 – Malört Man of the Match!35:05 – Imagine Dragons Imagine This: Picking our dream playoff opponents40:25 – Looking ahead to the Nashville SC grudge match47:40 – Where are Gregg and BJ going pre-match drinking Friday night?50:15 – Chicago moments of the week

0:07 – Intros0:26 – New stadium!1:57 – Flowers for good billionaires5:48 – Dreaming of a pitch-to-pitch Chicago River water taxi7:28 – Cheers for an owner who’s ready to spend 8:24 – CFFC stadium project learning from Soldier Field pitfalls13:56 – What’s on our stadium wish list?16:17 – Reminder: Let our fans make the culture (versus manufactured atmosphere)20:08 – Recapping a gritty win against Orlando23:16 – Momentum versus xG and a bevy of blocked shots from ORL24:55 – Shout out to Gregg and his unexpected game plan25:55 – Unveiling the Tough Knuckles Gritty Player Award31:46 – Heat check on the Fire’s playoff potential34:53 – Michael’s PT Corner – injury report 40:28 – Johnny’s Reddit Roundup44:07 – Picking our Malört Man of the Match48:53 – Looking ahead to D.C. United57:01 – Chicago moments of the week

0:08 – Intros0:26 – NYFC v CFFC recap1:47 – Yankee Stadium or Coney Island Funhouse?3:05 – Bamba pays the cost for Guti’s error5:00 – Does Gregg carry any blame for tactical changes with 10 men?10:27 – Shoddy referee decisions16:45 – Finding a role for Kellyn Acosta21:54 – Malört Man of the Match!25:27 – Toxic positivity and the sandwich method for our boys27:13 – Evaluating Kouame’s impact29:15 – Damning W-L-D record versus NYCFC31:55 – Gregg’s Dogg House (Guti’s soul searching tips)34:49 – Accountability for the HSWGG crew39:57 – Where would we all choose to play in Europe?41:30 – Looking ahead to Orlando43:57 – Chicago moments of the week

0:07 – Intro0:25 – Initial thoughts on Fire vs. ATL1:46 – CFFC temperature check after back-to-back wins4:15 – Standout performers on the weekend 6:49 – Acosta’s absence lets the homegrown midfield shine 8:26 – Gregg tweaks tactics to outmaneuver the 3-4-2-1 / back 511:24 – A clear vision for Chicago Fire FC11:55 – Jonathan Bamba: confidence issues or slow and steady progress?17:08 – Zinkernagel and Cuypers trending upward18:40 – The Bamba-Gutman connection20:25 – Malört Man of the Match 23:30 – Damn Atlanta looked bad25:30 – A tiny bouquet of flowers for Sam Rogers 27:10 – A BIG bouquet of flowers for the fans at Soldier Field29:14 – The Apple+ broadcast team needs to kiss and make up31:46 – The Imagine Dragons Imagine Dragons: CB Wishlist37:28 – Looking ahead to Charlotte FC40:39 – What’s Gregg thinking tactics-wise?45:44 – Cuypers vs. Tim Ream49:31 – Chicago moments of the week

0:22 – Fire vs. Orlando City SC thoughts1:40 – Cuppy Coffee gets first start3:10 – Chris Brady’s confidence and upside potential5:19 – Resilience of Gregg’s squad10:28 – The Imagine Dragons Imagine Section13:20 – Is Chris Brady the poor man’s William Saliba?15:30 – Chicago Fire FC: Talented and Stupid 16:58 – Jonathan Dean vs. Omari Glasgow21:40 – The Malört Man of the Match25:48 – Detroit City FC breakdown31:00 – Did anyone force their way into the starting XI?33:50 – Gregg dealing with Chris Brady36:13 – Lineups vs. Atlanta this weekend40:00 – The Acosta Elephant in the Room44:10 – A Lesson from Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson44:49 – Thank you Jack Elliot46:05 – Atlanta score predictions49:30 – Chicago moment of the week

0:08 – Intro0:58 – Did the boys get rowdy on Broadway Friday night?4:30 – Nashville gets the jump (and doesn’t look back)6:05 – Rope-a-dope tactics from Callaghan7:28 – Breaking unwritten sportsmanship rules10:57 – Who’s in timeout for Orlando?11:56 – Introducing Gregg’s Dogg House16:34 – Missing Some BIG BUTTS in the midfield19:44 – B.J. Callaghan Roofies Gregg at Pre-Game Dinner22:32 – Gregg’s self-care after a 7-2 loss27:23 – Evaluating the Fire Midfield32:23 – Imagine Dragon’s Imagine Yourself (D’Avilla and Cupps edition)41:34 – When should we be worried?46:11 – Malort Man of the Match!48:35 – Win, Loss, Draw (upcoming fixtures)56:12 – Keys to the game vs. Orlando1:01:36 – Chicago moment of the week

0:08 – Intros0:31 – Cincinnati vibe check3:15 – Teran injury nightmare7:45 – Referee 1 – 0 Chicago Fire10:43 – Did Gregg get outcoached?14:25 – D'Avilla off to a rocky start 23:19 – Choosing a midfield 325:06 – Trouble breaking the press30:33 – Malort* Man of the Match!39:09 – Which Fire players need to improve?41:16 – Lineups vs. Nashville SC50:23 – Score predictions57:07 – Gregg loves Honky Tonks58:00 – Chicago Fire FC the Musical1:00:19 – Chicago moment of the week

0:06 – Intros1:00 – Inter Miami Recap5:11 – Gregg Handshake SNUB6:00 – Hoodie vs. Hoodie9:10 – Celebrating an all-Chicago midfield10:55 – Abundance mindset for our front 315:50 – A work in progress playing out of the back21:02 – Malort Man of the Match24:40 – Next match: Cincinnati FC31:25 – SPECIAL GUEST: Megan “Megssi” Klein… Bravo Lover, Chris Brady Hater38:12 – Chicago highlights of the week42:54 – Happy Birthday, Mr. Keeney!

1:00 - Intro - Fire vs. NYRB vibe check4:00 - Who's playing CB vs. Inter Miami? 8:00 - Stock Up or Stock Down Player Highlights 16:45 - Guess the Fire xG Leaders 23:00 - Gregg's drink of choice24:00 - Toast! Malort Man of the Match Nominees27:30 - More back four / Reynolds discussion29:00 - Midfield stats breakdown by Johnny34:00 - D'Villa intro and expectations 35:00 - Starting XI predictions vs. Inter Miami38:00 - Johnny backs Oregel against the haters41:00 - Is Acosta Gregg's guy?42:00 - Reddit roundup - Is Messi going to play on Sunday?47:00 - Thomas Muller, future savior of Chicago Fire FC49:00 - MLS storylines and opportunities 54:00 - Politics and Futbol 58:00 - Chicago highlights of the week

0:07 - Intros1:56 - Chicago Fire MLS season catchup (six matches in)5:35- Temperture check (Vibe check) of the season so far10:49 - Michael's Chicago vs Chicago Fire matchday experience 12:50 - Chicago Fire vs Montreal Takeaways17:50 - Lineup Changes for NYRB23:33 - Discussion on how to get the right side more involved in possesion26:00 - Sponsor Shoutout (There's none)28:00 - Transfer Suggestions (Johnny is wrong)34:23 - Dje D'Avilla discussion 37:36 - Midway (3/4 way) Toast39:45 - A few more lineup changes for NYRB41:16 - Chicago Fire vs NYRB game predictions43:45 - Local Chicago Shoutouts