Hey, soccer fans! Let's get back to some good old fashioned Major League Soccer news. And what better way to start than with coaching updates: Jim Curtin takes over Austin FC, Pep Guardiola turns down Inter Miami CF, and Phil Neville is out as the manager of the Portland Timbers. Tune in as Nick gives his thoughts on all these moves.

Nick also breaks down MLS transfer news, the Chicago Fire players called up to the US Youth National Teams, and reviews the MLS All-Star First XI. No surprise to see Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Hugo Cuypers next to Leo Messi and Son Hueng-Min, but who else rounds out the team?

Don't forget to go back and check out Nick's conversation with American soccer legend, Clint Mathis, in a prior episode.

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Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back with more World Cup and Chicago Fire content! In this episode, he notes the record 44 Major League Soccer players that will appear at the 2026 World Cup, including the three from the Chicago Fire: Chris Brady, Joel Waterman, and Mbekezeli Mbokazi. He also looks back at the other four Men in Red players who also played in a World Cup or two during their tenure with the Men in Red: Jorge Campos, Xherdan Shaqiri, DaMarcus Beasley, and Josh Wolff.

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Hey, soccer fans! Feed the Fire pivots to World Cup 2026 coverage, and in this episode, Nick gives us his overview of the tournament. He breaks down the countries by their FIFA rankings and odds to win their groups and the entire tournament. He gives us choice matches that could occur and gives his hopes for the United States Men's National Team (USMNT).

With the expanded field to 48 teams, this World Cup brings an added element of drama when eight third-place group teams advance to the knock-out rounds. How will the tie-breakers be applied, and which countries have the best shot at advancing as a 3rd place group finisher? Tune in to hear all the possible scenarios!

Don't forget to go back and check out Nick's conversation with American soccer legend, Clint Mathis, in a prior episode.

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