Author Archives: David G.

Fire yet to make decision on Klopas’ future as head coach

Photo by ISIPhotos.com By DAVID GUBALA The Chicago Fire didn't make the playoffs in 2011, but the team's strong finish to the regular season has interim head coach Frank Klopas looking look a good candidate to keep the coaching job. … Continue reading »

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Anibaba’s brace leads Fire past Crew

By DAVE GUBALA BRIDGEVIEW, Ill.– When the Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew squared off on Saturday night it was the Crew that had everything to play for and the Fire just playing out the string. You wouldn't have known it … Continue reading »

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FC Dallas clinches playoff berth, Chicago in post-season jeopardy after home defeat

  By DAVE GUBALA BRIDGEVIEW, IL — The Chicago Fire went into Wednesday night's match against FC Dallas knowing that anything short of a victory would all but erase their chances of reaching the playoffs. For FC Dallas, the match … Continue reading »

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Fire’s dream U.S. Open Cup run ends, focus turns back to MLS playoff race

Photo by Stephen Brashear/ISIphotos.com By DAVID GUBALA It was almost the perfect redemption to an unaccomplished season for the Chicago Fire. Winning the U.S. Open Cup for the fifth time in club history would have overshadowed all of the losses, … Continue reading »

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Sounders defeat Fire to win third straight U.S. Open Cup

  By JASON MITCHELL SEATTLE, WA - New York Greek American in the late 1960s. A St. Louis brewery side in the 1930s. The Seattle Sounders. After the Sounders topped the Chicago Fire 2-0 Tuesday night before a raucous, record-breaking crowd, … Continue reading »

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Timbers top Whitecaps to spoil BC Place opener

By DAVID GUBALA The inaugural Major League Soccer game at the newly renovated BC Place wasn't necessarily a one to remember for the Vancouver Whitecaps. The Portland Timbers managed to spoil Vancouver's stadium opening with a 1-0 upset thanks to … Continue reading »

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Fire ride fast start to victory vs. Revs

By DAVE GUBALA BRIDGEVIEW, Ill — The Chicago Fire knew they couldn't afford anything less than a win on Sunday afternoon and started the match like a team intent on securing all three points. The Fire did just that after … Continue reading »

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Koevermans stays hot, lifts Toronto FC to crucial CCL result

By DAVID GUBALA Toronto FC entered Tuesday's CONCACAF Champions League match with a must-win mentality, looking to rebound from a heavy 4-0 defeat at Pumas last Sunday. A regular starting XI featured for Aron Winter's side with hopes of a … Continue reading »

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Oduro scores winner to help Fire hold off Chivas USA

    By DAVE GUBALA BRIDGEVIEW, Ill – After watching a two-goal lead in the second half disappear in the span of two minutes, the Chicago Fire looked destined for yet another late-game disappointment. Dominic Oduro had other plans however, … Continue reading »

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Koeverman leads TFC over struggling Rapids

Colorado Rapids have lost four straight meetings at BMO Field when playing Toronto FC and added a fifth one by losing 2-1 on Saturday afternoon. It was the stellar Dutch striker, Danny Koevermans that piled on more misery for the … Continue reading »

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