Taylor Twellman was impressed by Bastian Schweinsteiger’s debut, but wonders how Chicago’s midfield succeeds long term.
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Can Schweinsteiger stoke Fire against red-hot Columbus?
Bastian Schweinsteiger and the Chicago Fire welcome the hottest team in the league, Columbus Crew SC, to Toyota Park on Saturday afternoon. It might seem a little unfair to treat Schweinsteiger as the Fire’s leading man considering all of the other proven talents in the team, but the decision to sign the former World Cup winner with Germany and Bayern Munich star…
Atlanta put on another show-stopping performance of their early MLS career, battering the Chicago Fire 4-0.
Julian Gressel is ready to go up against his “personal idol” Bastian Schweinsteiger when Atlanta United take on the Chicago Fire on June 10.
The German-born midfielder has been a long-time admirer of the German World Cup winner since he was a youngster, and even had the chance to meet the veteran star when he attended a Bayern Munich game with his grandfather at the age of 10.
Schweinsteiger was injured and watched on from the stands, giving Gressel the perfect opportunity to approach him for…
Herculez Gomez and Alexis Nunes break down Bastian Schweinsteiger’s MLS debut in Chicago’s draw with Montreal.
Bastian Schweinsteiger entered MLS with a bang, opening the scoring against Montreal before they ultimately drew 2-2.
Taylor Twellman was impressed by Bastian Schweinsteiger’s debut, but doesn’t see how Chicago’s midfield succeeds long-term.
Within minutes of Bastian Schweinsteiger opening his Chicago Fire account, with a headed goal in the 17th minute of the Fire’s 2-2 draw with Montreal Impact, the MLS social media team was excitedly tweeting that, “The script writers had this one right.”
Whether the scriptwriters also had in mind a climax to the game that would involve two red cards and two stoppage-time goals is another matter, but the general breathlessness of the occasion rather fit the sensationalism of a week dominated by…
Kolo Toure celebrates with Celtic in style, Bastian Schweinsteiger gives a reporter redemption, and more in the Sweeper.
From Bastian Schweinsteiger’s debut header to Diego Valeri’s volley, relive all the goals from the fifth round in MLS.
Week five of the 2017 Major League Soccer season saw Minnesota United bag its first victory 4-2 against Real Salt Lake, while alarm bells are starting to ring for the LA Galaxy following a 4-2 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps.
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It took longer than coach Adrian Heath would have liked, but Minnesota United finally has an MLS win to its name. That the side managed to get the job done at home is a bonus, giving the faithful a chance to celebrate after a dispiriting start to the schedule against…
Herculez Gomez and Alexis Nunes break down Bastian Schweinsteiger’s MLS debut in Chicago’s draw with Montreal.
Chicago Fire coach Veljko Paunovic said Bastian Schweinsteiger was “everything that we were expecting” after the German star scored in his MLS debut on Saturday.
Schweinsteiger scored Chicago’s opening goal in the first half, put a second effort just wide of the post and set up Luis Solignac for a late equalizer in the 2-2 draw with the Montreal Impact.
The Fire have had the lowest points total in MLS the past two seasons, but Paunovic said Schweinsteiger’s presence made a big difference…
New Chicago Fire midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger was asked a doozy of a question about the Chicago Fire winning the World Cup.
Bastian Schweinsteiger was mobbed upon his arrival in Chicago by a crowd of excited Fire fans.
Bastian Schweinsteiger’s transfer to the Chicago Fire is assessed as to why it’s smart for the player, but not the team.
Shaka Hislop says Bastian Schweinsteiger’s move to Chicago Fire makes absolutely no sense to him.
Jose Mourinho has said he allowed Bastian Schweinsteiger to join Chicago Fire because he did not treat him “right” at Manchester United.
Schweinsteiger, 32, has joined MLS club Chicago Fire after a difficult season under Mourinho in which he was initially exiled from first-team training.
The former Germany international told the New York Times this week that he viewed that time as a “character test” and that his “dream came true” when he was able to battle his way back into contention and play again…
Bastian Schweinsteiger’s great US adventure got off to a slightly incongruous start when the Chicago Fire midfielder was left well and truly stumped during his introductory press conference.
Indeed, the veteran was confused when a local reporter asked him whether he was hoping to score a goal in the World Cup during his time at Fire.
Of course, Fire are not an international team as defined by FIFA and Schweinsteiger has already retired from international duty with Germany — thus making the…
Bastian Schweinsteiger was mobbed upon his arrival in Chicago by a crowd of excited Fire fans.
Bastian Schweinsteiger has revealed that he did not get the chance to properly say goodbye to his Manchester United teammates before signing for Chicago Fire, after being introduced by the team on Wednesday and taking part in his first training.
The German’s move to the Major League Soccer club was officially confirmed by United on Wednesday afternoon after the formality of his visa had been resolved.
Schweinsteiger’s stay at Old Trafford ended last week after he agreed to join Chicago Fire on a…
Kevin Keegan was told Bastian Schweinsteiger would be leaving Bayern Munich for Newcastle, according to Terry McDermott.
Former Newcastle United assistant manager Terry McDermott has claimed Kevin Keegan was stitched up by the club over the possibility of signing Bastian Schweinsteiger during his time as manager at St James’ Park.
McDermott, who worked under Keegan during two spells at Newcastle, has made the claim in his new book, “Terry Mac: Living For The Moment,” which has been serialised in the Daily Mirror.
McDermott says Keegan was told by then-Newcastle vice-chairman Tony Jimenez that the club had accepted…