Chicago Fire Looks to Build on 2025 Success

Podcast discusses team's offseason moves and outlook for 2026 season

Feb. 3, 2026 at 6:39pm

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The CHGO Fire Podcast discusses the Chicago Fire soccer team's offseason moves and outlook for the 2026 season. Key departures include Brian Gutierrez and Kellyn Acosta, but the team has added several new players including Mbekezeli Mbokazi from South Africa and Anton Saletros from Sweden. There is also speculation about the potential addition of star striker Robert Lewandowski.

Why it matters

The Chicago Fire are looking to build on a strong 2025 season and continue their resurgence in the MLS. The offseason moves and potential additions will be crucial in determining if the team can take the next step and become a contender in the league.

The details

The CHGO Fire Podcast covers the key offseason moves for the Chicago Fire, including the departures of midfielders Brian Gutierrez and Kellyn Acosta. The team has added several new players, including Mbekezeli Mbokazi from South Africa and Anton Saletros from Sweden. There is also speculation that the team could sign star striker Robert Lewandowski during the summer transfer window.

  • The 2026 MLS season is set to begin in late February.

The players

Brian Gutierrez

A former midfielder for the Chicago Fire who has since departed the team.

Kellyn Acosta

A former midfielder for the Chicago Fire who has since departed the team.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi

A new player signed by the Chicago Fire from South Africa.

Anton Saletros

A new player signed by the Chicago Fire from Sweden.

Robert Lewandowski

A star striker who is rumored to be a potential addition to the Chicago Fire during the summer transfer window.

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What they’re saying

“At long last, the Chicago Fire return to warm up Chicago soccer fans from this brutally cold winter and they've hoping to build on a strong 2025 season!”

— Brian, Host, CHGO Fire Podcast (allchgo.com)

What’s next

The Chicago Fire will begin their 2026 MLS season in late February and will be looking to build on their strong 2025 campaign.

The takeaway

The Chicago Fire have made some key offseason moves as they look to take the next step and become a contender in MLS. The additions of Mbokazi and Saletros, along with the potential signing of Lewandowski, have fans excited for the upcoming season.