OTF’s Daniel Casey contends the Men in Red are primed for a playoff run…
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Prime Your Fire Pump: Chicago vs. L’Impact de Montreal #2

Que la bataille commence! (image: static.guim.co.uk/)
OTF’s Scott Fenwick and L’Impact spécialiste Sofiane Benazza have a look at round two of a pivotal Eastern Conference matchup…
Know Your Enemy: L’Impact de Montreal

When did Epcot move to Canada?
USOC Postmortem: Chicago Fire (0) vs. DC United (2)

A visual metaphor for the rest of us (photo: chicago-fire.com)
OTF’s Scott Fenwick sat in his seats last night to watch the Fire’s biggest game of the year. He’s remains dumbfounded…
Know Your Enemy: Philadelphia Union #3

Mummers and the Union – this is Philadelphia!
OTF’s Stephen Mangat brings you truth on the team he supports – the Philadelphia Union…
Know Your Enemy: Houston Dynamo #2

Home is where the fanatics are.
OTF’s Stephen Mangat brings you the classics and the contemporary in a look at the Houston Dynamo…
OTF Roundtable: Chicago Fire Week 22

Tere, ma olen Joel Lindpere. Olen Chicago Fire on abistada liider. (photo: chicago-fire.com)
This week, OTF’s contributors chime in on the big win over D.C. United, new Designated Player Juan Luis Anangonó, and look at the road ahead for Chicago Fire…
Prime Your Fire Pump: Chicago vs. DC United #2

Will young Jalil redeem himself this weekend? (photo: 1000goals.com)
OTF’s Scott Fenwick and Luis Perez, Jr. of DCU 4 Life come together to ponder how exciting 8th place vs. 10th place truly is…
Know Your Enemy: DC United #2
OTF’s Stephen Mangat brings you the (not so) shocking revelations about the Dirty Birds’ futility…
In Defense of the Defenders: Why Chicago’s Back Four Look So Tired

I bet he’s at about 0.5% body fat by now. (photo: chicago-fire.com)
With a little help from the Editor, OTF’s Adam Morgan brings you a disheartening case of Chicago Fire coaching malpractice and man-management failure…
OTF Roundtable: Chicago Fire Week 21

Cha-Ching. $$$ (photo: m.si.com)
Each and every week, OTF’s writers and contributors chime in on the state of our Chicago Fire…
Prime Your Fire Pump: Chicago at Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Last time hard man Jeff Larentowicz and the red-hot Kenny Miller faced off, the Fire won a little Cup. (photo: zimbio.com)
OTF Editor Scott Fenwick and Dive Maria’s Don MacArthur bring you a match preview that will leave you wanting to hop a last-minute plane to beautiful North Cascadia…
Dear Sherjill MacDonald: We Don’t Want You Either

MacSelfie: He doesn’t want to stay because he’s #Bored, but he’s got a new apartment. What else is wrong with this picture?
Sherjill MacDonald “doesn’t really care anymore” whether he plays or not. Well isn’t that special. Guess what? The OTF Roundtable cares a lot…
OTF Roundtable: Chicago Fire Week 20

We’ll reach out our hands to you, We’ll have faith in all you do. (photo: chicago-fire.com)
Each and every week, OTF’s writers and contributors chime in on the state of the Fire…
Postmortem: Chicago Fire (1) vs. Sporting Club KC (2)

Fotios: “Hey! Why are there always at least two blue shirts on my one red shirt?! Fair play anyone?!” (photo: chicago-fire.com)
OTF’s Shane Nicholson is back, so open up and say…Oi!
Prime Your Fire Pump: Chicago vs. Sporting Club Kansas City #2

Fire hard man Jeff Larentowicz will have his hands full once again on national television. (photo: espn.go.com)
OTF Editor Scott Fenwick and Down the Byline’s Mike Kuhn take a look back and a look ahead at Sunday’s battle between two teams that don’t like each other very much…
OTF Roundtable: Chicago Fire Week 19

Five MLS matches in 25 days are on the Fire’s docket and this guy could miss them all. (photo: chicago-fire.com)
Each and every week, OTF’s writers and contributors chime in on the state of the Fire…
Prime Your Fire Pump: Chicago vs. San Jose Earthquakes

2012: Hairy, heady days for the ‘Quakes. (photo: mlssoccer.com)
OTF Editor Scott Fenwick and Center Line Soccer’s Nerdy Gales tell tales of Fire men fighting Goonies on Independence Day eve…
OTF Roundtable: Chicago Fire Week 18

After beating the Crew for the third time this season, Dilly Duka and the Fire look to run one step closer to U.S. Open Cup glory…
Each and every week, OTF’s writers and contributors chime in on the state of the Fire…
Prime Your Fire Pump: Chicago at Columbus Crew

Old School.
OTF Editor Scott Fenwick and Helltown Beer’s Larry W. Johnson bring you 2013’s third edition of Fire vs. Crew…
Prime Your Fire Pump: Chicago vs. Colorado Rapids

(image: mlssoccer.com)
OTF Editor Scott Fenwick and his favorite Pid Army soldier preview Wednesday’s inter-conference MLS clash at Toyota Park…
Know Your Enemy: Colorado Rapids
OTF’s Stephen Mangat conjures his opponent and tactical preview out of thin air to take you on a Rocky Mountain high…
USOC: Act Two – Magee, Rolfe, Nyarko forge Fire comeback to down Crew 2-1

Quarterfinals, here we come! (image: chicago-fire.com)
OTF Editor Scott Fenwick was on hand at Toyota Park (twice) to witness the unfolding of another Fire victory over Columbus…
OTF Roundtable: Chicago Fire Week 16

The Gaffer: Stress test passed? (photo: mlssoccer.com)
Each and every week, OTF’s writers and contributors chime in on the state of the Fire…
Breakdown: Fire vs. Timbers

Excitement! Hugs! Goals! (photo: chicago-fire.com)
OTF’s Mark Rogers ponders the Fire’s direction after a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Portland at home…