John Carollo III

John Carollo III

I went to my first Chicago Fire game at only a few weeks old and grew up on the "terraces" of Soldier Field with Section 8. I grew up casually switching up my allegiances to multiple big clubs until one day I realized that my one true love will always be the Chicago Fire. When it comes to the women's game I'm also an original season ticket holder for the Chicago Red Stars and while I missed a few seasons after the WPS folded, I'm deeply invested in the club now. While I am a fan of developing the American soccer system, I don't really pay attention to the national teams (men's or women's). Outside of soccer, I enjoy hockey, films, video games, and writing music.

Aug 4, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire midfielder Stanislav Ivanov (99) kicks the ball past New York City defender Anton Tinnerholm (3) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Fire vs Orlando City: Week 21 Preview

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Apr 24, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Chicago Fire midfielder Luka Stojanovic (8) reacts with defender Boris Sekulic (2) after scoring a goal against Atlanta United during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami: Week 20 Preview

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Washington Spirit (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars vs North Carolina Courage: Week 15 Preview

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Jun 19, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Crew forward Gyasi Zerdes (11) celebrates his goal in the first half against the Chicago Fire at MAPFRE Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew: Week 19 Preview

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Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina (32) makes a save against New York City FC midfielder Maximiliano Moralez (10). Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Fire vs New York Red Bulls: Week 18 Preview

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Washington Spirit (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars vs Orlando Pride: Week 14 Preview

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Aug 4, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Fire midfielder Stanislav Ivanov (99) kicks the ball past New York City defender Anton Tinnerholm (3) during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Fire vs New York City FC: Nothing Forever

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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 25: Ismael Tajouri #17 of New York City celebrates his goal with teammates in the second half of the match against the Orlando City at Yankee Stadium on July 25, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Ira L. Black - Corbis/Getty Images)

Chicago Fire vs New York City FC: Week 17 Preview

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Chicago Fire (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union: Act of God

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Sarah Gorden #11 of the Chicago Red Stars runs after a ball during a game between Washington Spirit and Chicago Red Stars at SeatGeek Stadium on June 19, 2021 in Bridgeview, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars vs Washington Spirit: Peace at Last

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Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union: Week 16 Preview

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BRIDGEVIEW, IL - JUNE 19: Ashley Sanchez #10 of the Washington Spirit plays the ball during a game between Washington Spirit and Chicago Red Stars at SeatGeek Stadium on June 19, 2021 in Bridgeview, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars vs Washington Spirit: Week 13 Preview

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Sarah Gorden #11 of the Chicago Red Stars runs after a ball during a game between Washington Spirit and Chicago Red Stars at SeatGeek Stadium on June 19, 2021 in Bridgeview, Illinois. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Chicago Red Stars vs Gotham FC: As Expected

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TORONTO, ON - MARCH 07: Alejandro Pozuelo #10 of Toronto FC dribbles the ball during the first half of an MLS game against New York City FC at BMO Field on March 07, 2020 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC: Moral Victories, Real Losses

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Apr 27, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore (17) warms up prior to the match against Cruz Azul at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Fire vs Toronto FC: Week 15 Preview

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Chicago Red Stars (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images).

Chicago Red Stars vs Gotham FC: Week 12 Preview

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