Here We Go (fingers crossed)
By: Joe | October 31st, 2009Well 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 after they won the Supporter’s Shield, and we snuck in -thanks to Thorny’s 90′-, by dropping them first round only to be taken out by a Taylor Twellman bicycle kick from hell. Then last year, we dropped New England out first round only to be robbed by Columbus in the conference finals by a cruel combination of “simulation” and poor officiating.
Can this year be different? The good news is that the back line is back, literally, just in time. Segares and Conde may be available for battle on Sunday as well as Timmy Ward being back in training. Defensively, the Fire will have some reinforcements and for those who remember the first half of the season, having such a solid backline allowed for a lot of bite from the attack which has been missing with the defense on such shaky ground.
This will also be the last time many wear the Fire shirt. Rolfe and Blanco already have plane tickets booked and that flight, unfortunately, still has a lot of seats open. I expect some big moments from them, especially Rolfe, who will want to leave a stamp on the club that he has fought with for so long.
With all of the problems that New England is dealing with, I don’t think the Fire will have too much trouble disposing of them. The true test will come, yet again, in that damn conference final.
Predictions for the East:
Chicago Fire 3-0 New England
RSL 1-3 Columbus
Conference Final: Chicago v. Columbus
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was at the game tonight–unbelievable vibe, 3-2 agg win, so many chances it was fantastic, with homefield advantage in semifinal I think we have a good shot at getting to the cup and giving Blanco and Rolfe a fantastic sending off and sending us to the Champions League, although missing Segeras and Conde is still hurting us badly, Thorrington was back with a Vengence tonight.
here is the video highlight reel
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