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Handshakes With GreggOutgunned by Nashville’s Attack, Exciting New Stadium Visuals, and Zincky Gets Hitched!Disclaimer: The HSWGG crew is coming to you live after a festive 4-hour rain delay at the Bob Inn 0:07 – Intros0:29 – Quick message to our Chicago immigrant community1:45 – New stadium visuals and 22,000 capacity debate 9:28 – Debunking Johnny’s green roof agenda12:44 – 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 building24:18 – Gregg’s DOGG HOUSE33:14 – Looking ahead to a tough run of fixtures37:50 – Introducing Johnny’s Nate Silver STAT ZONE2025-06-1957 min
Handshakes With GreggScoring a Touchdown in D.C., Dueling Stadiums in the 78, and a Grudge Match on Deck0:07 – Intro1:09 – Recapping D.C. vs CFFC (team goals, new positions, and a rookie debut!)4:27 – Winning by 7 goals > losing by 7 goals5:43 – Zinckernagel embracing the #10 role9:00 – Joy for a healthy Kellyn Acosta9:48 – Guti takes his benching like a champ14:29 – Flowers for future MLS All-Star Andrew Gutman17:07 – 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 back21:43 – USMNT down bad after breaking up with Gregg25:50 – Thoughts on dueling sports stadiums in the 783...2025-06-1253 min
Handshakes With GreggFlowers for Good Billionaires (New Stadium!), a Gritty Win in Orlando, and Eyes on a Playoff Spot0:07 – Intros0:26 – New stadium!1:57 – Flowers for good billionaires5:48 – Dreaming of a pitch-to-pitch Chicago River water taxi7:28 – Cheers for an owner who’s ready to spend 8:24 – CFFC stadium project learning from Soldier Field pitfalls13:56 – 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 Orlando23:16 – Momentum versus xG and a bevy of blocked shots from ORL24:55 – Shout out to Gregg and his unexpected game plan25:55 – Unveiling the Tough Knuckles Gritty Player...2025-06-051h 00
Handshakes With GreggA Tough Loss at the Ball Park, Midfield Chaos, and Embracing Toxic Positivity0:08 – Intros0:26 – NYFC v CFFC recap1:47 – Yankee Stadium or Coney Island Funhouse?3:05 – Bamba pays the cost for Guti’s error5:00 – Does Gregg carry any blame for tactical changes with 10 men?10:27 – Shoddy referee decisions16:45 – Finding a role for Kellyn Acosta21:54 – Malört Man of the Match!25:27 – Toxic positivity and the sandwich method for our boys27:13 – Evaluating Kouame’s impact29:15 – Damning W-L-D record versus NYCFC31:55 – Gregg’s Dogg House (Guti’s soul searching tips)34:49 – Accountability for the HSWGG crew39:57 – Where would we a...2025-05-3047 min
Handshakes With GreggHandshakes with Gregg – Episode Seven – Winning in the Windy City, ATL Struggles, and Broadcaster Beef0:07 – Intro0:25 – Initial thoughts on Fire vs. ATL1:46 – CFFC temperature check after back-to-back wins4:15 – 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 511:24 – A clear vision for Chicago Fire FC11:55 – Jonathan Bamba: confidence issues or slow and steady progress?17:08 – Zinkernagel and Cuypers trending upward18:40 – The Bamba-Gutman connection20:25 – Malört Man of the Match 23:30 – Damn Atlanta looked bad25:30 – A tiny bouquet of flowers for Sam Rogers 27:10...2025-05-1453 min
Handshakes With GreggHandshakes with Gregg – Episode Six – Chris Brady Goes Full Ninja, Our Homegrown Midfield Hangs Tough, and a Win in Detroit0:22 – Fire vs. Orlando City SC thoughts1:40 – Cuppy Coffee gets first start3:10 – Chris Brady’s confidence and upside potential5:19 – Resilience of Gregg’s squad10:28 – The Imagine Dragons Imagine Section13:20 – Is Chris Brady the poor man’s William Saliba?15:30 – Chicago Fire FC: Talented and Stupid 16:58 – Jonathan Dean vs. Omari Glasgow21:40 – The Malört Man of the Match25:48 – Detroit City FC breakdown31:00 – Did anyone force their way into the starting XI?33:50 – Gregg dealing with Chris Brady36:13 – Lineups vs. Atlanta this weekend40:00...2025-05-0952 min
Handshakes With GreggHandshakes with Gregg – Episode Five – Overserved in Nashville, Gregg’s Dogg House, and a Tough Road Ahead0:08 – Intro0:58 – Did the boys get rowdy on Broadway Friday night?4:30 – Nashville gets the jump (and doesn’t look back)6:05 – Rope-a-dope tactics from Callaghan7:28 – Breaking unwritten sportsmanship rules10:57 – Who’s in timeout for Orlando?11:56 – Introducing Gregg’s Dogg House16:34 – Missing Some BIG BUTTS in the midfield19:44 – B.J. Callaghan Roofies Gregg at Pre-Game Dinner22:32 – Gregg’s self-care after a 7-2 loss27:23 – Evaluating the Fire Midfield32:23 – Imagine Dragon’s Imagine Yourself (D’Avilla and Cupps edition)41:34 – When should we be worried?46:11 – Ma...2025-05-021h 09
Handshakes With GreggHandshakes with Gregg - Episode Four – Referee Interference, Decisions in Midfield, and The Gaffer Goes Line Dancing0:08 – Intros0:31 – Cincinnati vibe check3:15 – Teran injury nightmare7:45 – Referee 1 – 0 Chicago Fire10:43 – Did Gregg get outcoached?14:25 – D'Avilla off to a rocky start 23:19 – Choosing a midfield 325:06 – Trouble breaking the press30:33 – Malort* Man of the Match!39:09 – Which Fire players need to improve?41:16 – Lineups vs. Nashville SC50:23 – Score predictions57:07 – Gregg loves Honky Tonks58:00 – Chicago Fire FC the Musical1:00:19 – Chicago moment of the week2025-04-241h 04
Handshakes With GreggHandshakes with Gregg - Episode Three – Messi Leaves Goalless, A Tale of Two Hoodies, and Chris Brady Catches a Stray0:06 – Intros1:00 – Inter Miami Recap5:11 – Gregg Handshake SNUB6:00 – Hoodie vs. Hoodie9:10 – Celebrating an all-Chicago midfield10:55 – Abundance mindset for our front 315:50 – A work in progress playing out of the back21:02 – Malort Man of the Match24:40 – Next match: Cincinnati FC31:25 – SPECIAL GUEST: Megan “Megssi” Klein… Bravo Lover, Chris Brady Hater38:12 – Chicago highlights of the week42:54 – Happy Birthday, Mr. Keeney!2025-04-1844 min
Handshakes With GreggHandshakes with Gregg - Episode Two - NYRB Recap, Looking Ahead to Messi, Big Calls in the MF 👀1:00 - Intro - Fire vs. NYRB vibe check4:00 - Who's playing CB vs. Inter Miami? 8:00 - Stock Up or Stock Down Player Highlights 16:45 - Guess the Fire xG Leaders 23:00 - Gregg's drink of choice24:00 - Toast! Malort Man of the Match Nominees27:30 - More back four / Reynolds discussion29:00 - Midfield stats breakdown by Johnny34:00 - D'Villa intro and expectations 35:00 - Starting XI predictions vs. Inter Miami38:00 - Johnny backs Oregel against the haters41:00 - Is Acosta Gregg's...2025-04-111h 02
Handshakes With GreggHandshakes with Gregg - Episode One - “Flowers for Chris Brady, Leonardo Barroso and Chicago Slashies 💐”0:07 - Intros1:56 - Chicago Fire MLS season catchup (six matches in)5:35- Temperture check (Vibe check) of the season so far10:49 - Michael's Chicago vs Chicago Fire matchday experience 12:50 - Chicago Fire vs Montreal Takeaways17:50 - Lineup Changes for NYRB23:33 - Discussion on how to get the right side more involved in possesion26:00 - Sponsor Shoutout (There's none)28:00 - Transfer Suggestions (Johnny is wrong)34:23 - Dje D'Avilla discussion 37:36 - Midway (3/4 way) Toast39:45 - A few more lineup...2025-04-0450 min