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Have we entered the Bizarro World version of Major League Soccer? After a few seasons of strong starts out of the gate, Pat Noonan’s squad is reeling. Had it not been for two heroic stands after red cards, your FC Cincinnati might be looking at their next opponent from a very different vantage point. Nevertheless, their “Porkopolis” rivals are where the Orange & Blue are looking down from near the top of the mountain in the Eastern Conference. Chicago Fire FC are using early scoring and a late strangling defense to rack up one-goal wins. (Perhaps that sounds too familiar?) Was it as simple as riding out the momentum from a successful 2025 season? Does GGG have that magic in him to once again lead club soccer to higher heights? We’re asking Nick from the Feed The Fire podcast all of the secrets from the Windy City (but they can keep their hotdogs). Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer FOR MORE CST CONTENT VISIT US ONLINE https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com SUPPORT CINCINNATI SOCCER TALK TODAY! https://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/support SUBSCRIBE TO CINCY SOCCER TALK! iTunes: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/itunes Stitcher: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/stitcher TuneIN: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/tunein RSS: http://cincinnatisoccertalk.com/rssfeed Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cincysoccertalk Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cincinnatisoccertalk Instagram: http://instagram.com/cincysoccertalk

Alexi and Mosse delve into Chicago Fire FC's new look and feel in the State of the Union (4:43). Also, Jose Mourinho's return to the coaching ranks with Tottenham is explored in Mosse Makes the Case (20:22). Then, Mauricio Pochettino's future, the MLS expansion draft, and the year's favorite books are looked at in Ask Alexi (33:06). Finally, the Champions League, Copa Libertadores final and all-time 5-a-side selections headline The Back Three (45:08). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices