Hey Fire fans!

Hope this is okay to share here (mods, please delete if not allowed).

I recently published my first book, Miami Before Messi: A South Florida Soccer Tale, which tells the story of the Miami Fusion and their four wild seasons in Major League Soccer from 1998–2001.

I thought this group might appreciate it because Chicago and Miami entered MLS together in 1998, but obviously went on to have very different histories. While the Fire won the double in their inaugural season and built a lasting legacy, the Fusion eventually found their footing, won the 2001 Supporters' Shield, and then disappeared altogether.

The book is built around interviews with former players, coaches, front office staff, supporters, and owner Ken Horowitz. My goal was to preserve a piece of early MLS history that I felt deserved to be remembered.

I've really enjoyed revisiting that era of American soccer through this project, and I figured some longtime Fire supporters might appreciate the nostalgia.

If anyone is interested, the book is available on Amazon. Happy to share a link!

And I'd genuinely love to hear from anyone who remembers those early Fire–Fusion matchups. What stands out to you about that era of MLS?

Gregg recognizes the grittiest and most resilient Fire player on the pitch 😤

(also join r/JonathanDeanFanclub)

Hey all. I have a ticket in the 300 level United Club side for the match on Wednesday. It was super cheap so I grabbed it. I’m looking at the Ticketmaster map and the 300 level doesn’t even show up, despite the ticket showed up on the Ticketmaster list and let me buy it.

Does anyone know why it would be available to buy if it’s not even showing on the map? Do they definitely open the 300 level club side? I’m looking at some photos and I see they oftentimes have tarps in this area, so I’m definitely a little confused.

Also, does this give me access to the same club area as 200 level club holders?