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  • A Much-Needed Win at Soldier, Zincky Does Texas, and the Boys Design New Throwback Kits
    2025/07/24

    0:06 – Intro

    0:25 – Takeaways against Montreal

    2:23 – Barroso to Cuypers: “Shooters shoot”

    3:15 – Jonathan Dean gets dropped (but we’re still simping)

    5:44 – Kouame steps up for Oregel

    7:59 – Jack Elliott finds his own relief with a header goal

    11:54 – Playoff hunting and a look ahead to NYRB

    15:37 – Transfer window/Patrick Berg speculation

    23:36 – Malört Man of the Match for Montreal!

    25:38 – Imagine Dragons Imagine: How does Zinckernagel spend 36 hours in Texas?

    31:24 – HSWGG designs a Chicago FIRE throwback kit

    37:27 – Starting XI predictions for CFFC vs NYRB

    41:12 – Chicago moments of the week

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    46 分
  • Dropping Points in ATL, Bamba Needs a Boys Night, and a Must-Win Weekend on Deck
    2025/07/17

    0:07 – Intro (the boys are back!)

    1:10 – A message of solidarity to Sector Latino

    2:15 – Newsflash: The Fire are Cooked

    3:48 – Takeaways from a tough draw vs. Atlanta United

    8:15 – Guti still waiting to unlock his full potential

    10:04 – Blame for our front three and the ghost of Jonathan Bamba

    17:47 – Does Gregg need to reevaluate his team structure?

    20:41 – Summer transfer window and the Kellyn Acosta elephant in the room

    24:38 – Flowers for our rock Jack Elliott

    26:57 – Our Malört Man of the Match!

    32:33 – Give Bamba a night out with the boys, Gregg

    35:42 – An early end to our US Open Cup run in Minnesota

    43:05 – Looking ahead to a MUST-WIN in Montreal (and our starting XI)

    53:31 – Chicago moments of the week

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    59 分
  • A Tale of Two Halves Against Charlotte, USMNT Gold Cup Takeaways, and Drunk on Praise for Andrew Gutman
    2025/07/03

    0:08 – Intros with our special super sub guest, Dillon

    1:59 – Quick takes on USMNT vs Guatemala and CFFC vs Philly/Charlotte

    8:08 – Should the USMNT be worried about the lack of pre-World Cup competition?

    10:39 – Somebody please step up and take the USMNT #9 shirt

    14:18 – Debating Yunus Musah’s role and potential

    17:46 – Breaking down our Charlotte dub at Solider

    22:45 – Gregg tries to pad Dje D'Avilla’s experience points

    31:25 – Potential roster moves for the secondary transfer window

    34:03 – Jonathan Bamba: Boom or Bust

    38:22 – Dilly has a crush on Andrew Gutman (best LB in the league!?)

    44:48 – Flowers for Jonathan Dean

    48:29 – Hallelujah, the boys learn how to play safe

    50:58 – Malört Man of the Match!

    59:40 – Slander and defense for our all-Chicago Midfield

    1:00:48 – Score predictions for the Cincy match

    1:05:49 – Chicago moments of the week

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  • Outgunned by Nashville’s Attack, Exciting New Stadium Visuals, and Zincky Gets Hitched!
    2025/06/19

    Disclaimer: The HSWGG crew is coming to you live after a festive 4-hour rain delay at the Bob Inn

    0:07 – Intros

    0:29 – Quick message to our Chicago immigrant community

    1:45 – New stadium visuals and 22,000 capacity debate

    9:28 – Debunking Johnny’s green roof agenda

    12:44 – Zincky puts a ring on it (big Insta story guy)!

    15:14 – Recapping a tough L vs. Nashville SC

    23:03 – Bamba misses the target but we’re still building

    24:18 – Gregg’s DOGG HOUSE

    33:14 – Looking ahead to a tough run of fixtures

    37:50 – Introducing Johnny’s Nate Silver STAT ZONE

    42:06 – Re-debating our 2025 Fire MVP (so far this year)

    43:26 – Imagine Dragons Imagine This: Whispering in Gregg’s ear about CFFC roster moves

    48:47 – Tommy Tough Knuckles’ Gritty Player of the Week Award

    51:07 – Battle for the Liberty Bell: Bouncing back at home vs. Philly Union

    54:44 – Score predictions for Wednesday night

    55:34 – Chicago moments of the week

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  • Scoring a Touchdown in D.C., Dueling Stadiums in the 78, and a Grudge Match on Deck
    2025/06/12

    0:07 – Intro

    1:09 – Recapping D.C. vs CFFC (team goals, new positions, and a rookie debut!)

    4:27 – Winning by 7 goals > losing by 7 goals

    5:43 – Zinckernagel embracing the #10 role

    9:00 – Joy for a healthy Kellyn Acosta

    9:48 – Guti takes his benching like a champ

    14:29 – Flowers for future MLS All-Star Andrew Gutman

    17:07 – Shout out to Jonathan Dean’s Red Army

    17:40 – Are we just the 2004 Phoenix Suns?

    19:20 – Committed to playing out of the back

    21:43 – USMNT down bad after breaking up with Gregg

    25:50 – Thoughts on dueling sports stadiums in the 78

    32:17 – Malört Man of the Match!

    35:05 – Imagine Dragons Imagine This: Picking our dream playoff opponents

    40:25 – Looking ahead to the Nashville SC grudge match

    47:40 – Where are Gregg and BJ going pre-match drinking Friday night?

    50:15 – Chicago moments of the week

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    54 分
  • Flowers for Good Billionaires (New Stadium!), a Gritty Win in Orlando, and Eyes on a Playoff Spot
    2025/06/05

    0:07 – Intros

    0:26 – New stadium!

    1:57 – Flowers for good billionaires

    5:48 – Dreaming of a pitch-to-pitch Chicago River water taxi

    7:28 – Cheers for an owner who’s ready to spend

    8:24 – CFFC stadium project learning from Soldier Field pitfalls

    13:56 – What’s on our stadium wish list?

    16:17 – Reminder: Let our fans make the culture (versus manufactured atmosphere)

    20:08 – Recapping a gritty win against Orlando

    23:16 – Momentum versus xG and a bevy of blocked shots from ORL

    24:55 – Shout out to Gregg and his unexpected game plan

    25:55 – Unveiling the Tough Knuckles Gritty Player Award

    31:46 – Heat check on the Fire’s playoff potential

    34:53 – Michael’s PT Corner – injury report

    40:28 – Johnny’s Reddit Roundup

    44:07 – Picking our Malört Man of the Match

    48:53 – Looking ahead to D.C. United

    57:01 – Chicago moments of the week

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  • A Tough Loss at the Ball Park, Midfield Chaos, and Embracing Toxic Positivity
    2025/05/29

    0:08 – Intros

    0:26 – NYFC v CFFC recap

    1:47 – Yankee Stadium or Coney Island Funhouse?

    3:05 – Bamba pays the cost for Guti’s error

    5:00 – Does Gregg carry any blame for tactical changes with 10 men?

    10:27 – Shoddy referee decisions

    16:45 – Finding a role for Kellyn Acosta

    21:54 – Malört Man of the Match!

    25:27 – Toxic positivity and the sandwich method for our boys

    27:13 – Evaluating Kouame’s impact

    29:15 – Damning W-L-D record versus NYCFC

    31:55 – Gregg’s Dogg House (Guti’s soul searching tips)

    34:49 – Accountability for the HSWGG crew

    39:57 – Where would we all choose to play in Europe?

    41:30 – Looking ahead to Orlando

    43:57 – Chicago moments of the week

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    48 分
  • Handshakes with Gregg – Episode Seven – Winning in the Windy City, ATL Struggles, and Broadcaster Beef
    2025/05/14

    0:07 – Intro

    0:25 – Initial thoughts on Fire vs. ATL

    1:46 – CFFC temperature check after back-to-back wins

    4:15 – Standout performers on the weekend

    6:49 – Acosta’s absence lets the homegrown midfield shine

    8:26 – Gregg tweaks tactics to outmaneuver the 3-4-2-1 / back 5

    11:24 – A clear vision for Chicago Fire FC

    11:55 – Jonathan Bamba: confidence issues or slow and steady progress?

    17:08 – Zinkernagel and Cuypers trending upward

    18:40 – The Bamba-Gutman connection

    20:25 – Malört Man of the Match

    23:30 – Damn Atlanta looked bad

    25:30 – A tiny bouquet of flowers for Sam Rogers

    27:10 – A BIG bouquet of flowers for the fans at Soldier Field

    29:14 – The Apple+ broadcast team needs to kiss and make up

    31:46 – The Imagine Dragons Imagine Dragons: CB Wishlist

    37:28 – Looking ahead to Charlotte FC

    40:39 – What’s Gregg thinking tactics-wise?

    45:44 – Cuypers vs. Tim Ream

    49:31 – Chicago moments of the week

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    53 分