Here We Go (fingers crossed)
By: Joe |
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Well here we go again.
Having lost the past two semi-finals, or conference finals, or whatever you’re calling them, the Fire are entering the post season yet again with the taste of a lot of post season success, turned disappointment in their Read the rest of this entry »
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PLAYOFF BOUND!!!!
By: Matthew | 2 Comments
1-0 OVER CHIVAS!!! WE’RE IN!!!!
The weather – disgusting. The play – dominated but not too pretty. Corners – was that a record number? Lillingston – a large thank you for getting us in. Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Team NewsNew England Recap
By: Matthew | 3 Comments
The game was stolen from the Fire.
The officiating was awful. There was a PK stolen from Rolfe and at least three fouls not called. It wasn’t even just calls missed for us, but there were several the ref missed that we committed. Blatant handballs and flagrant fouls were missed.
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Category: Team NewsPlayoff Possibility
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The Playoff picture is coming into focus as the season comes to a close. Currently the Fire are in a pretty good spot. Second place in the East by 4 points with three games left in the season.
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Category: Team NewsChicago 1-1 RSL: Afterthoughts
By: Joe | 1 Comment
A few quick thoughts after the final whistle at RSL, I am pleased.
I must admit that I am pretty impressed with Chicago’s performance tonight despite coming away with a point that could have been three. The Fire were able to dominate for the first 70 minutes of play and I was very excited to see some great one-touch play from the youthful squad.
Without Blanco in the line-up, or on the bench because of National team commitments and visa issues, the Fire were able to play at a much faster pace. It was nice to see the ball moving quickly and possession being held, something that the Fire have had to sacrifice for the creativity and game Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Team NewsChris Rolfe to Europe: I Hope Old Man Winter Likes Soaps!
By: Joe | 6 Comments
Yes Fire fans, Mr. ESPN is leaving the Fire in the January transfer window. So for those of you who hate soap operas, I’m sorry. As the Chicago Fire World Turns will continue on and I’m sure that the Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Team NewsI Wish I Had a Crystal Ball
By: Matthew | 1 Comment
I have heard it said by multiple sources and also believe it myself that this year will be the Fire’s best chance at winning a championship for quite some time. While searching for contract information on the Fire (if someone knows where I can find it, I would be very happy), I came across this article. This really sums up some of my biggest fears about next season.
Soumare to Boulogne, Pappa back to Municipal, Rolfe and Segares contracts are up, Prideaux is retiring, McBride and Blanco are aging and each has a rumor of retiring or moving to Europe or Mexico respectively. With the possible and actual losses to the team, we open up significant cap space, but this also means we will have to bring in half of an entirely new “First Team” to keep our pace. We do have one of the deepest benches in the league, but just because it is deep, doesn’t mean that they can all replace the top class talent that is leaving.
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Category: Team NewsA Frustrating Night: Chicago Fire v. DC United Review
By: Joe | 7 Comments
Unfortunately, Dasan Robinson cannot be the fall guy for this one. After his late heroics/ complete stupidity against Colorado, I can’t remember that last time that I wanted kiss something and kill it at the same time, I thought the Fire were in for Read the rest of this entry »
Category: Team NewsLA and Rapids Reviews and DC Preview
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Fire Fans,
We have two new bloggers for the site: Joe and I. We will be posting for the Fire. Please comment and let us know what you want to see. Also feel free to agree or disagree. Lively conversation would be a nice thing to see on the site.
For my first post, I will go over my first two visits to Toyota Park. I live in the Detroit area, but am extremely loyal to the Fire. I try to watch every game, either live or as a rerun. For the last two, I was lucky enough to be at both games live. After quickly reviewing both games, I will get into a preview for tonight’s game against DC.
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Category: Team NewsIn Hamlett We Trust (In Defence of Denis Hamlett)
By: irish_steve | 5 Comments
After going unbeaten in their first 10 games of the season, a team record, the Chicago Fire have lost their last 3 league games in a row. In response, many Chicago Fire fans have started calling for coach Denis Hamlett to be fired. In response to those fans who want Denis to be fired I have 3 arguments in his defence:
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