MLS ’12 Preview – The Chicago Fire
Team: Chicago Fire Coach: Frank Klopas Last Season: 9-9-16, 6th East, 11th Overall Twitter Hashtag: #CF97 In our 2011 preview of the Chicago Fire, I predicted the Fire would either make a surprise long run in the playoffs or miss the …
Are the Fire Playoff Bound? Three Questions for Chicago
Chicago ended the year as potentially the best non-playoff team in MLS. They caught “fire” and had a winning record for the final third of the season, almost stealing the tenth playoff spot from New York. The same team that …
Fire Burn DC With Two Stoppage Time Goals
In the long history between these two teams (winners of the first five MLS Cups), there has never been an ending quite like this. The Chicago Fired dealt DC United’s playoff chances a major blow while keeping themselves alive for …
Seattle Sounders Win 2011 US Open Cup Final
On Tuesday night at Century Link Field in front of a record crowd of 35,615, history was made when Seattle Sounders won their third US Open Cup in a row and showed why they have dominated this tournament since their promotion …
2011 US Open Cup Featuring Chicago vs Seattle: Promo Video
The anticipation is building for tonight’s 2011 US Open Cup final between Chicago Fire and Seattle Sounders. Will Seattle be able to win three back-to-back titles, or will Chicago win a record fifth title? Watch the following video to add …
Fire Set MLS Record With Another Draw
In the land of draws, the Chicago Fire are kings. Last night, La Maquina Roja looked well on their way to their third win of the season after dominating DC United at home for about 70 minutes. Sebastian Grazzini had …
New York Red Bulls 2-2 Chicago Fire: Lindpere Saves Another Draw
“It is what it is” says Thierry Henry every time I attend New York Red Bulls training at Montclair State University. And it is what it is with this club with another draw after ninety minutes — for the thirteenth …