Category Archives: MLS- Chicago Fire

Fire defense holds on for scoreless draw at Sporting KC

Despite Sporting dominating possession, Sean Johnson and the Chicago defense earn the team’s first points of the season in a 0-0 draw on Saturday. Continue reading »

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SBI Fantasy MLS: Week Three Preview

In the latest installment of The SBI Fantasy Corner, Graham Zusi is looking like a strong pick this week, while the Seattle Sounders are looking like a good place to find points as they face the shaky Portland Timbers defense this weekend. Continue reading »

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MLS East Notes: Gaven still sidelined; Fagundez re-ups with Revs; and more

The Columbus Crew will have to wait at least another week for star midfielder Eddie Gaven to return from injury while D.C. United will have to wait even longer for John Thorrington to return. Continue reading »

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Bengston’s header helps Revs open 2013 with a victory

A Jerry Bengtson header goal and a stellar defensive performance by the New England back-line helped the Revs post a season-opening win on the road against the Chicago Fire. Continue reading »

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Fire notes: Squad regroups from opening loss, Friedrich and Pause still doubtful, and more

The Chicago Fire look to rebound from their opening loss to the Los Angeles Galaxy, while Arne Friedrich and Logan Pause look to be doubtful for the team’s next match, against New England. Continue reading »

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Fire add Amarikwa in swap with Toronto

Photo by ISIPhotos.com By TYLER DAY The Chicago Fire announced Wednesday a deal with Toronto FC to bring in forward Quincy Amarikwa, adding much needed attacking depth. The Fire sent back a first round selection in the 2014 MLS Supplemental … Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Season Preview: Chicago Fire

The Chicago Fire will look to improve on last season’s return to the playoffs with the help of a revamped midfield and a strong defense. Here is a closer look at the Fire heading into 2013. Continue reading »

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MLS Pre-Season Recap: Sounders win Desert Diamond Cup, Fire grab Carolina Challenge Cup

The Seattle Sounders are starting to make a habit of beating Real Salt Lake, even without their first-choice starters. Just days after being RSL in group play in a clash of first-team lineups, the Sounders trotted out a second-team lineup … Continue reading »

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MLS Ticker: Reo-Coker to join Whitecaps, Seaton U.S. future in question, and more

The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed English midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker, while D.C. United Homegrown Player Michael Seaton has had his bid to play for the U.S. Under-17 National Team halted. Continue reading »

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Fire win again, Dynamo rally in Carolina Challenge Cup

The Houston Dynamo rallied from a 1-0 deficit to knock off the Vancouver Whitecaps while the Chicago Fire scored their second win of the tournament in Wednesday’s Carolina Challenge Cup action. Continue reading »

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