Comments on: Take Me Out to the Playoffs – Week 3

By: short passes

short passes — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:20:59 +0000

Not only has the Fire won a previous MLS Cup but they have also developed a fan base as far south as St. Louis. They have also won the Open cup in 1998 (the Double), 2000, 2003 and 2006.

Above all they are always ENTERTAINING.

By: Rex

Rex — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:05:19 +0000

I believe the western conference totaled 140,000 fans in all their games. Something like 28,000 average.

By: Lee14

Lee14 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:43:16 +0000

Kudos to a great atmosphere the city of Chicago created for their 2 playoff games. It is unfortunate that they did not go through.

By: Chris in Belfast

Chris in Belfast — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:26:42 +0000

Yeah, so it’s been 11 years. We want another win for our favorite team. US Open Cups are great, but they aren’t MLS Cup, and the team doesn’t really seem to be taking the competition seriously anymore anyway. If we can’t get MLS Cup, what can we get? Superliga? I think the tournament’s an unnecessary distraction, at least until games get played in Mexico. And without a Cup win or a Supporter’s Shield, the team won’t be playing in CCL. I want an MLS Cup.

By: mitch howard

mitch howard — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:24:17 +0000

didn’t the Fire win a championship in ‘98?

By: eplnfl

eplnfl — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:24:24 +0000

Just want to say well done to the great Chicago Fire fans. A SRO crowd at Toyota Park for the semi-final. Chicago has great fans and with the perspective of watching live sporting events from the 60’s on I’ve seen Ernie Banks, Walter Payton, Michael Jordan and many other great players in a Chicago uniform. I’ve seen the fans fill the parks and stadiums year after year with no championships for the most part to show for it. The love of the Chicago fan for their teams is apparent and beyond doubt. Yet,I must say that Fire fans have become the BEST fans in Chicago. Section 8 worked nights to prepare for the playoff games. Everyone is invited to their tailgate parties. Everyone shows up in a Fire shirt of some kind. The fans forums are packed. When I wear my Fire jersey around the town other Fire fans will come up and talk to you. That happens for no other teams in town. Becoming a Fire fan is becoming a family member.

Fire fans you are winners and you deserve a ring! I can’t wait for the opener.