The Chicago Soccer Conversation
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Brian Sandalow and Dan Santaromita have years of experience covering professional soccer in Chicagoland. They teamed up for a podcast about the Chicago soccer scene, with a focus on the Chicago Fire. There's also plenty of talk about the Chicago Red Stars, minor league soccer in Chicagoland, the U.S. women's and men's national teams, and more about the wide world of soccer.
The Chicago Soccer Conversation
1y ago
The Fire sold Jhon Duran to Aston Villa for a club-record fee, surpassing the number Gaga Slonina drew in the summer. What do these big sales do for the Fire if they aren't winning? Brian and Dan discuss that plus go over a number of roster moves for the Fire and Red Stars ..read more
The Chicago Soccer Conversation
1y ago
Brian and Dan discuss the Fire's schedule now that the MLS schedule has dropped. St. Louis comes to Soldier Field, but the Fire won't make a trip to St. Louis this year. Plus, the Fire have a new president and it seems more likely Mallory Pugh will be staying with the Red Stars for a while ..read more
The Chicago Soccer Conversation
1y ago
The sale of the Red Stars still has a long way to go, but the team's roster is going to have a very different look after the offseason. Brian and Dan discuss that as well as Shaqiri's World Cup and an update on the Fire's training facility plan ..read more
The Chicago Soccer Conversation
1y ago
What will the Fire do in the offseason? Brian and Dan look at the Fire's recently announced contract decisions and what positions of need the team has. Plus, an MLS Cup preview ..read more
The Chicago Soccer Conversation
1y ago
The Red Stars lost in the first round of the playoffs, ending their season. Brian and Dan talk about that performance and evaluate the Red Stars season as a whole. Plus, they discuss the contract renewals for Georg Heitz and Sebastian Pelzer ..read more
The Chicago Soccer Conversation
1y ago
The Red Stars undergo more changes in the front office ahead of a playoff game. Plus, Brian and Dan talk through the Fire's regular season finale, including what the plan should be for Chris Brady in 2023 ..read more
The Chicago Soccer Conversation
1y ago
The Red Stars made the NWSL playoffs, but the main story of the week is the Sally Yates' report on the systemic abuse in the NWSL and what it means for the future of the club and the league. Brian and Dan dissect some of the relevant Red Stars points before discussing the Red Stars keeping the playoff streak alive. Plus, the Fire won a game on the road. Should we care ..read more
The Chicago Soccer Conversation
1y ago
The Red Stars need some help to even be alive for the playoffs heading into their final match. Brian and Dan discuss the Red Stars' chances and evaluate the first years of Chris Petrucelli and Ezra Hendrickson ..read more
The Chicago Soccer Conversation
1y ago
The Fire were eliminated from playoff contention, but facility news takes the forefront. Brian and Dan discuss the snag for the Fire's training facility proposal and the possibility of a new stadium in Chicago. Plus, the Red Stars lost a big game, but stayed above the playoff line with two matches left ..read more
The Chicago Soccer Conversation
1y ago
The Fire are almost completely out of the playoff race. What can they do for next year? Meanwhile, the Red Stars got two huge results in a row to stay in the middle of an extremely crowded playoff picture ..read more