{"id":413064,"date":"2023-03-02T13:33:11","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T19:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=413064"},"modified":"2023-03-02T13:33:11","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T19:33:11","slug":"2023-chicago-fire-fc-season-preview-can-xherdan-shaqiri-lead-fire-to-an-improved-finish-in-his-second-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/2023-chicago-fire-fc-season-preview-can-xherdan-shaqiri-lead-fire-to-an-improved-finish-in-his-second-season\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Chicago Fire FC Season Preview: Can Xherdan Shaqiri Lead Fire to an Improved Finish in His Second Season?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The MLS season kicked off this past weekend with 13 matches across the United States, but with 29 teams in MLS it was our Chicago Fire FC scheduled to make their 2023 campaign debut this weekend as they’ll open their season hosting New York City FC at Soldier Field.<\/p>\n

The Fire have made some minor changes but for the most part, their core group of players have stuck around and are looking to improve on last season’s 12th place finish. The goal is to end the club’s five-year playoff drought.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a full preview of the upcoming 2023 season. From new transfers, a key player, new kits, and what to expect from a fan’s game day experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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