A Dozen Years Of Hell: A Chicago Fire FC Retrospective

[@oogaboogazoogawooga3450]

i hate being a fan.

[@ianakamrsilly123]

Ah the Chicago Fire. The Cleveland Browns of MLS

[@jettapa3427]

The Fire have a title though at least

[@kats873]

No they are more like the bears or Vikings.

[@kingjones325]

not quite they actually have a championship

[@ocsc9055]

Sacramento kings

[@dbfan1169]

Jets actually. Won a championship early on in team history before becoming an eternal garbage can

[@MrPresident1878]

There’s pain, and then there’s being a Fire fan.

[@richardconnors4303]

I walked by Soldier Field on the way to a 10k this weekend and saw Fire signage up and just thought to myself “lol this team still exists”. Poor poor Chicago.

[@filipzizka7771]

i walked by on Sunday with the same reaction lol

[@ztartop98]

I remember going to the playoff game back in 2009 with my dad and seeing Blanco score and play the other team off the field all night. Now I just look forward to our best player being traded every year.

[@cactitiger]

Props for the work you put into this. As a Sounders fan Im spoiled. Hope it gets better for Chicago.

[@jakubb9498]

Thank. If I would be that kind of guy Sounders would be me side crush ;)

[@usasupersoccer]

Chicago Fire has a beautiful history in American soccer. Chicago Fire is one of the most traditional teams in the United States. Chicago Fire was one of the most consistent MLS teams in the late 1990s and 2000s. Unfortunately in the last decade many institutional errors have harmed the team. Peter Wilt is perhaps the only solution to the Chicago Fire problems. I think 2003 Chicago was one of the best MLS teams that didn't win the MLS Cup.

[@cliffrusso1159]

Has a UrinatingTree Legacy of Failure vibe to it but without the humor. Only pain. Much love from an Orlando City supporter

[@Ese96Agoaye]

Here in the UK, we have a chant when our team isn't doing well. We chant "we're f**king s**t".

[@soldadoDELmiedo5220]

I have to get it out of my heart knowing the Almeyda era was an illusion, every time you are in the last positions unless they suspended the Pro/Rel already would relegated multiple times and now brake your golden rule this season signing Ormeño

[@anthonyoceguera1296]

The fire just always find a way to disappoint

[@mathews1081]

MLS and Apple TV needs to sign Danny. This is a great script. Awesome Content as always.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Amazon Fire Cage Fighter

[@mattmacarthur520]

We need another Chicago Fire video Danny!! Things aren’t looking much better

[@drizmas]

From Indianapolis and finally went to my first Chicago Fire game on July 9th... Unfortunately exactly what I expected! I hope it gets better for you guys!

[@lilvic04]

I’m a relatively new dedicated Fire fan, and I guess I’m still very naive, but each season so far (starting from 2016ish) I’ve been cautiously optimistic so I get what you’re saying. My dad watched the Fire from the beginning and is very much heartbroken as to where the Fire is right now. So much so that he stopped caring and that sucks for me because my little brother is starting to like soccer and my dad is reluctant to go to Fire games because of his displeasure with them

[@LucasSparksMusic]

Man I remember 2017 and it was great. Niko was definitely one of my favorite players since

[@nabri-nfg3262]

Oh shit, I didn't peep this was 1 hour Good work my guy

[@ericksosa308]

Mann I thought I had it bad with all the bad LA Galaxy signings as of late. Jesus, I hope we aren’t going down this path, sorry for your suffering.

[@Laxteen10]

Those puma kits were gold

[@seanshapiro7907]

Damn this is the first time in a while I could sit through a full 1 hour KZbin video. Felt like a professional documentary

[@isaaccohen2533]

Finally! Somebody has put into plain words what I’ve been feeling as a Fire fan. Although I’ve only been a fan of the Fire (and MLS as a whole) since 2010, it’s so hard continuing to watch this team but here I am today wondering why they can’t win consistently 😂

[@terrified0017]

I like how this video is recommended to me after I've chosen to support chicago fire after I've been looking for an mls team to support until my team comes up from usl🤣

[@NorcdaChilda]

As a Red Bulls fan, I understand the decades-long misery. It’s very different, however, since we have our playoff streak since 2010 but it’s a misery defined by fielding mostly good teams that mostly make the playoffs, but get so close to glory every year with nothing to show for it. I don’t know what it’s like to be at the bottom so consistently and it must be hell like you say. I just find it fascinating how both consistently poor form and consistently good form can both produce heartbreak. And even though you guys missed the playoffs in 2013, that Supporters’ Shield winning game for us was so glorious and one of the happiest moments of my life, so I think with an MLS Cup (albeit in the 90s) you guys can hold that over us. Also I know what that feeling is like staying in your seat after a painful playoff loss, not wanting to leave, running everything over in your head, knowing you’ll have to wait until March next year. It’s such a feeling of defeat and helplessness. Also shoutout to a Fire player you didn’t mention, Joel Lindpere, Red Bulls legend. Anyway, beautiful video recapping a not so beautiful history. Your effort in these videos is nothing short of incredible.

[@dannytradio]

Red Bulls 2010s in another team I'm fascinated by. Someday I'll talk about them

[@samclick9656]

You have a possible Open Cup to look forward to!

[@NorcdaChilda]

@@samclick9656 hopefully 🤞🤞

[@AKTOTFIRE]

This is how I feel as a fire fan

[@danielneilson3706]

This and the CCL videos are definitely my favorite content from your channel. I would love to see you continue this. I know that the Fire are your team so you have a passion to do the research for the video but I would really love to see you do more stuff like this. For Example 1.NYCFC's struggle with getting a stadium with a follow up video when it finally happens. 2.The two different ways MLS teams are formed Orlando City a la Minnesota United VS Atlanta United and LAFC 3.The worst team in MLS EVER AKA Cinninati's implosion from the best USL team to the worst MLS team

[@martinottesen1053]

Nr 3 has already benn done.He did it a couple of months ago

[@danielneilson3706]

@@martinottesen1053 yes but I mean't a standalone episode like he just did for the Fire. I think going through an in depth look at the player arrangement at the USL level and how that translated into MLS and how the FRONT and BACK office really messed up on signings and coaches

[@martinottesen1053]

@@danielneilson3706 Oh ok. Then i totally agree, we need that

[@GeoAce777]

Cincinnati is now respectable

[@Hawkschamp2010]

I feel like if you take all the players the let go or traded in the last 3-4 years and put them into a team today, they would be a top team in MLS.

[@graffbussiere4831]

Me as a San Jose watching this with the exact same energy😭😭

[@slobgrx]

It's upmost painful to watch the chicago fire just do horrible, and it's shattered every chicago fire fans heart. There has to be a wake up call, just one day..

[@miller45100]

As always, great job Danny. Really enjoyed this glimpse into MLS history.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Black Soot

[@nadaduo1765]

it's super sad to see all the mls teams that were awesome in early mls suck now and get replaced by these new ambitious clubs

[@MannixM]

The fact that the king and mariners made the playoffs

[@jacksonn3665]

This is what we needed!

[@Dkmo94]

Incredible documentary, interrsting to see what's been happening to the Dumpster Fi- uh, Chicago Fire from a fan's perspective. I dont know how youre going to convince the FO but the Fire HAVE to go back to wearing red with the white/blue hoop (and get that old legendary badge back too!)

[@oularepav5267]

I was at the game against the crew. Probably one of the most heartbreaking moments of my life

[@FranciscoRamirez-di9kj]

Why did i just know this was gonna be a chicago fire video lmao

[@GabeGomez-l8u]

I know how you feel I'm a Chicago fire fc fan I supported that team since 2011

[@valpix7007]

As a Union fan, definitely been there before. Eventually SOMETHING has to work, right? It's not like Mansueto isn't trying, if Chicago had the results he'd be one of the best owners in the league. I will also say Kacper being poor was very predictable. He was invisible for much of the tail end of 2021, there's a reason we didn't renew him and instead got Carranza and Uhre.

[@milanstocker1756]

I think all union fans knew he was shit he just got goals because we had so much service to him

[@liammclaughlin1612]

I mean he was actually pretty clinical that first season but he definitely was just on a streak of form that faded out

[@milanstocker1756]

@@liammclaughlin1612 yeah the first season when he got 18 goals he was class but the other two seasons he didn't look on the level that the other guys were on

[@dubmusik304]

Crew fan here, I sincerely hope that the Chicago FO wakes up or gets replaced for everyone's sake.

[@daringgabeable]

Haha love that you slipped the Crew badge in there 47:50

[@steveralston8837]

The first MLS game I ever saw was MLS Cup 2000. So in the back of my mind I always think of the Fire as one of the great MLS teams. I just wish they kept the old uniforms.

[@strasbourgsteve]

It sucks but i feel your pain. Vamos Chicago

[@andrewalesana203]

Excellent video, I knew Chicago was bad and has been bad but I forgot about a lot of the stuff that happened in that time. When you compile it all together as you did.... it is bleak

[@kevinbooker3071]

My friends and KC native Diego Gutierrez and Josh Wolff, will always be my favorite #Fire #Wizards alumni >

[@Ai14106]

Like the saying goes, "you can always change your wife but never change your club" Stay strong Danny

[@truthhurtz0_0]

I been in the same boat with you man I started supporting the fire since I was a kid going to soldier field when we had Novak, Josh wolf, Razov, etc. My favorite match tho that has a special place in my heart was November 14th 2009 when we lost vs Real salt lake in penalties on the conference final! Best game I ever went to and atmosphere i experienced. Im lucky enough to experience that day with my best friend miguel laureano who now rests in peace, we was the biggest fans of the fire growing up supporting our city when we didn't have alot of support. I haven't experienced the same magic we once had in the good old days of 2009.i hope the Fire finds the ENTHUSIASM AND MAGIC WE ONCE HAD

[@noahtalley4351]

I can remember that in 2013 although the Fire didn’t make the playoffs, Mike Magee was runner up for the golden boot! So, I can kinda see why they crowned him MVP.

[@qrios17]

Thanks for putting in words what I’ve been feeling all along! Ugh

[@JoSe8Y]

This is such a good video. I’m no Fire fan, but enjoyed seeing your perspective, I can relate to the pain being a Dynamo fan. Also I am surprised you didn’t talk about Marco Pappa at all, he was so good for the fire, and kinda led the team towards the improvement in 2011-2012.

[@johnhodgson9296]

Danny . Your team needs to return to playing in red . Team colours are so important to a club .

[@DowntownDave23]

I did not want to re-live all this, but here we are.

[@nicg1331]

Clearly a labour of love (and pain).

[@wiiplayers19]

Year 13! Everybody give it up for year 13!

[@barthisgen4263]

I think you may deserve to be worshipped. You nailed it on so many levels. Thanks many times over for this doozie of a video.

[@SubmachineOP]

2 more years later the pain is still going

[@luisj5386]

I was there on July 9th... Im so numb i can't feel anymore 😭

[@SpittingFire]

🍿🍿pulling out the bag of popcorn for this🔥

[@h8sjws735]

Man, appreciate the MLS content. That you made the Fire interesting, speaks to your skills💀 Jokes aside, hope to see full houses and success in Chicago. Good luck in '23!

[@moosypoomoza1020]

Dont worry, as a Houston dynamo fan i also experience alot of the same type of pain

[@jonathancain944]

Wasn't going to watch the whole thing when I saw 56 min, but watched the whole thing. Worth it. Watched is shaking my head and agreeing with it the whole time. As a Fire fan, if they ever got good again, I'm not sure any of us would actually know what to do; we are so used to complaining for so long. (That said, as a Cubs fan, you'd think I'd just think it would be the same as the year they won the World Series, but this feels different.) Not even looking for a championship next year; just looking for consistent wins and a reason for people to want to watch them. Of course, with games being on AppleTV only next year, you'll never get new fans, but that's a different argument.

[@LUCIUS_EX]

I've been waiting an over 30 minute video of football/soccer and it really worth it. Good video Danny. Well done and yeah it sucks to be a fan.

[@juwonadeyemi1025]

He thought we wouldn’t notice the bunny suit

[@americanfoot10]

Awesome video man! As an earthquakes supporter I absolutely feel your pain. Hopefully our teams can make some changes in the near future become competitive again.

[@dannytradio]

I could make a video just as long about the Quakes. We're in this together

[@cheezit2989]

I hope the Fire experiences what the Dynamo has. It's not been a dozen years bad level but 8 years is also bad. If the fire had a decent owner like we did with Segal and had a GM like Pat for us that was willing to bring in big players like Pat did with Herrera then I believe the Fire would be way more competitive. The last game (insane one by the way) he made an instant impact which makes me think we MAY sneak into the playoffs and I can't wait for what's to come but I've always liked Chicago and hope things turn around soon, they deserve better.

[@dannytradio]

I love what the Dynamo are doing and I'm excited for what the future holds for their fans

[@ferick397]

I remember that playoffs leg game in 2007 DC vs Chicago, they eliminated us at RFK, Chicago was ANNOYING to play against. Till this day I still don't get how Chicago hasn't had success since then.

[@dannytradio]

The Fire always had a lot of success against DC in the 2000s. Kind of like how the Revs always seemed to have the Fire's number in that same era

[@ferick397]

@@dannytradio What's worse is that NE took out both teams in the Conference Finals, D.C in 2006 and you guys 2007. Maybe a four fall New England revolution video of how they choke in the Finals?

[@FormulaMeme]

Hold on Jon Busch was good? As a relatively recent MLS fan, I only ever knew him as the guy who Obafemi Martins chipped from a crazy angle.

[@dannytradio]

Jon Busch was the man! Now goalkeeper coach at Hibernian in Scotland

[@Garibay1002]

He was a solid goal keeper, but I only really watched him when he was in San Jose.

[@stevehendrickson9896]

You nailed. I've been a STH since '98. 1sr 12 years great. Next 13 years - only one really good team. 2 Wooden Spoons & working on a 3rd. They have been so many points lost in the last 5 minutes during this era to drive me crazy. I look forward to each game, but leave grossly disappointed by how they play the game, on top of the outcome.

[@fifamamba7916]

I’m scared to finish this video it hurts

[@Solomonster07]

Great video man. Only note: Kacper Przybylko is the Union's 2nd all-time leading goal scorer, behind Sebastien Le Toux. #DOOP

[@noahquezada3674]

Love this video! would also love to see you do shorter videos for others teams’ fall from grace, like galaxy, dc united, etc.

[@williamthompson2941]

great video essay, but there are many teams worldwide who have yet to have any success, and MLS would not be the same without Chi being bottom at this time of year 😁

[@alexismcadams3176]

This video hurts so good 🥲 From one disappointed Fire fan to another, thank you!

[@chriscontos7328]

Moved to Chicago in 2012 and became a Fire fan. This video has done a great job encapsulating my experience over the past decade. This is truly the saddest team in the MLS where despite multiple wooden spoons, the league’s meddling nor the club can’t turn it around. Great video!

[@raurymauk]

What a video Danny Awesome.

[@michaelstein7510]

I forgot all about Shaun Maloney, LOL. He’s certainly up there with Innocent Emeghara as one of the most bizarre DP busts in MLS history. I hope things turn up for the Fire soon. Y’all deserve better.

[@salinassportingfc9949]

Good video I remember the good old fire days with cuahtemoc hope you guys can regain your status

[@Trotsky91]

Please do a 2022 Fire retrospective as a followup, Fire fans aren’t sure where to go into the next year now that Mansueto has indicated that Heitz ain’t leaving yet

[@ralph_7937]

I’m gonna cry while watching this video

[@KSRailfan]

Man, what a fantastic video you got here. I can’t imagine how much time you put into it. Thank you for your work on this, as I’m sure it was an exceptionally frustrating thing to pour your free time into.

[@antoniomelchordgk]

Hopefully with the money we get from Slonina transfer. We can help reinforce the squad and make a good run next year.

[@dpg7558]

Man it’s been a rough 12 years and this is coming from a STH since 2011

[@lawrencemendoza6604]

Great video! As an LAFC fan im still learning new things about the league. So videos like these are great. I hope Chicago continues to trend upward!

[@jonathanskinner1870]

Great video, that last line was cold

[@marcintustochowicz5487]

Video of the year.

[@isaaccohen2533]

I think we need a follow up to this video, as you probably know… the Fire have been killing it as of late 👀

[@isaaccohen2533]

Nevermind… this video is fine

[@googlesu]

Danny, verteidige das Feuer!

[@KoroShiba]

Great video Danny 👍

[@r1cketycr1cket3]

Fantastic work. Thank you. I need a new bottle of Malört now.

[@dannytradio]

I wanted so badly to get the video of the Beric announcement with the Malort, but for whatever reason, rendering in Twitter videos come out extremely blurry. Pretty disappointed that I had to cut that out. Thank you for watching!

[@KazeShikamaru]

As a Chicago native, I love my Chicago teams. I kept cheering on the Cubs a lot but I can't do it with the Fire. They are so bad. They have no direction and seem to just be going through the motion. I feel bad for the media team as they are good at their job promoting the Frie but it's hard to sell a team that is always bad because, unlike the Cubs and Bears,; you don't have a nice stadium, and history they do. The Fire is so irrelevant in the city you know it is bad when more people are going to Chicago Sky games than watching you. You are also in a stadium where you don't get naming rights and is of poor quality. I worry for this team man. I am a fan but not a super hardcore one. I tried becoming more interested in the Fire as I love watching the World Cup for the men but there is a reason I say I'm a Red Star fan and not a Fire fan. The Red stars, despite all of their choking, have done more to put a good product on the field.

[@Truman5555]

Next year: The Fire get dunked on by, and then go on to see STL CITY SC somehow win the MLS Cup!!!!!

[@ryanfisch7047]

I unfortunately remember the Sanchez year, one of my first few years of bring a Fire fan... Sticking either them though (hysterical crazy laugh). It can't go on forever right? Guys?

[@gokuson2359]

Not going to lie, I went through depression with them.

[@deondrematthews]

Bruh nah this was me in 2010-13 when Liverpool was shit. My man’s made a while 53 min video. Do you know how much work that is. He’s going through it

[@gersoncelaya7574]

I feel like it will take an absolute 180 to bring Chicago Fire back to the spotlight. When I started watching MLS in 2014 I got a jersey of theirs when I visited the Navy Pier. I like the team but I can't help but feel bad with the fact that they have almost nothing going for them. They resemble what many refer to a poverty club

[@arnold17]

I watched it this morning and by nightfall Gabriel Slonina has agreed to join Chelsea lool I feel bad bro

[@JdDiehl]

Always love your content. This was really well produced, and your insight is always entertaining.

[@starmaster65]

Definitely another one of my favourite videos if yours! Learned a lot about what it really means to be a Fire fan. In my lifetime of following the MLS, never seen Chicago Fire as a successful MLS team, which is sad because they definitely have a history. I've always liked them (TFC fan tho lol) and they looked promising earlier this season with their shutouts, but it just fell back into typical Fire fashion. Really hoping they can turn it around soon...

[@alejandrobarragan8358]

They responded today. Convincing 2-0 win vs Toronto.

[@AlexCalabrese22]

Great work Danny 🔥👏🏻

[@KeithSchumacherPortfolio]

great video. That haircut looks surprisingly good!

[@AussieGunzel]

Just hope you guys can get a miracle run next season.