http://chicago.theoffside.com News from Chicago Fire MLS Soccer Club Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:58:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So we are facing Real Salt Lake for the Eastern Conference Semis, even though RSL isn't from the East! I know it is kinda oxymoronic, but the system has worked for the MLS in the past when one Conference (cough cough, the East last year) is completely dominant over the ... http://chicago.theoffside.com/team-news/conference-finals-well-sort-of.html 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 mouths. Two years ago, we rocked DC United's world ... http://chicago.theoffside.com/team-news/here-we-go-fingers-crossed.html 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. Once again the ref missed a lot. There were about three handballs right in front of the man ... http://chicago.theoffside.com/team-news/playoff-bound.html 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. The play ... http://chicago.theoffside.com/team-news/new-england-recap.html 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. For those who are not familiar with the MLS Playoff format, here are ... http://chicago.theoffside.com/team-news/playoff-possibility.html 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 ... http://chicago.theoffside.com/team-news/chicago-1-1-rsl-afterthoughts.html 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 drama will be top notch. As my colleague Matthew, has ... http://chicago.theoffside.com/team-news/chris-rolfe-to-europe-i-hope-old-man-winter-likes-soaps.html 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 ... http://chicago.theoffside.com/team-news/i-wish-i-had-a-crystal-ball.html 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 a long night against DC United. With ... http://chicago.theoffside.com/team-news/a-frustrating-night-chicago-fire-v-dc-united-review.html 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 ... http://chicago.theoffside.com/team-news/la-and-rapids-reviews-and-dc-preview.html