Steven PassmoreChicago Fire in Seattle/2020Writing this I am in various stages of flight returning to Chicago. The first words were written during take off in Seattle then gradually…Mar 3, 2020Mar 3, 2020
Steven PassmoreInterview with Jonathan Jimenez and the 2020 MLS SuperDraftMajor League Soccer just held its draft. That means the 2020 season has begun. Next the new jerseys will be released on February 5th and…Jan 15, 2020Jan 15, 2020
Steven PassmoreChicago Fire 2010’s All Decade TeamChicago Fire fans — it’s hard to spin this decade any other way than that it was terrible. We entered the decade rebuilding and have…Jan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2020
Steven PassmoreChicago Fire, Nelson Rodriguez, and the Crises of American Soccer CapitalismPeople have asked me, will I wear the new logo? Of course — yes, I will. A boycott is stupid. They aren’t going to stop a production order…Dec 6, 2019Dec 6, 2019
Steven PassmoreMexico City is “Dangerous”People say that I “try” to be Mexican. Maybe that’s true. I really like my Mexican friends. I once had an ex who would roll her eyes…Nov 23, 2019Nov 23, 2019
Steven Passmoresiiick soccer club name broA morbid thing about Chicago is that we very seriously celebrate the time we burned the city down. This isn’t normal. This is dark. Of…Oct 14, 20191Oct 14, 20191
Steven PassmoreNot an Irish Wake, another Chicago Fire WakeIn the past I feel like the month of July has been the death of too many Chicago Fire seasons. Maybe that’s a wrong sentiment. Most likely…Jul 26, 2019Jul 26, 2019
Steven Passmore“Unbeaten” at homeWell banda — the front office has a spin that we’re not underperforming but actually “unbeaten” at home for 7 games. I’m mentioning this…Jun 27, 2019Jun 27, 2019
Steven PassmoreUS Open Cup 2019 : Go Fuck Yourself ChicagoBeing a Chicago Fire fan means you knowingly participate in stupid shit because it’s “tradition” — like singing a really long song about a…Jun 14, 20191Jun 14, 20191
Steven PassmoreNew England, Minnesota, and the Escape from BridgeviewIt’s hard to imagine a better week for the Chicago Fire. First — news broke to confirm that we have negotiated to buyout our lease with…May 15, 2019May 15, 2019