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U.S.-Guatemala game spilts up Fire friends Pappa, Rolfe

Chicago Tribune — Chris Rolfe couldn't figure out what Guatemalan teammate Marco Pappa was trying to say when they shared a hotel room in Toronto last month. Pappa kept saying the word "Beijing"—which confused Rolfe.
Chicago Fire4 hours ago

Syracuse Fires Greg Robinson

ESPN Video — Joe Schad discusses Syracuse's decision to fire head football coach Greg Robinson
Chicago Fire2 days ago

MLS: Fire season in review

Chicago Tribune — With right moves, Fire could build on success With the Fire's season now over, fans have been reflecting on it and thinking about the future. Here's our take on the 2008 season as well as a glimpse at 2009.
Chicago Fire3 days ago

No divided loyalties for family Northwestern at Michigan

Chicago Tribune — Brothers will face off in NU-Michigan game, but family bond was forged in 2001 fire An hour-long, three-way phone conversation among the men in the Stewart family was more of a debate than catching up.
Chicago Fire4 days ago

Crew ends Fire's MLS Cup hopes

Daily Herald — Chad Marshall and Eddie Gaven led Columbus to its first MLS Cup appearance, scoring second-half goals in the Crew's 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Thursday night in the Eastern Conference final.
Chicago Fire5 days ago

Fire ousted from playoffs

Chicago Tribune — Chad Marshall and Eddie Gaven led Columbus to its first MLS Cup appearance, scoring second-half goals in the Crew's 2-1 victory over the Fire on Thursday night in the Eastern Conference final.
Chicago Fire5 days ago

Fire's Conde is content Matchup: Fire at Crew

Chicago Tribune — Conde wants to leave, but is still working toward a Fire title Fire players swarmed the northwest corner of the Toyota Park field immediately after the team took a 2-0 lead against the New England Revolution in last Thursday's playoff game.
Chicago Fire5 days ago

Fire's Conde is content ... for now Matchup: Fire at Crew

Chicago Tribune — Conde wants to leave, but is still working toward a Fire title Fire players swarmed the northwest corner of the Toyota Park field immediately after the team took a 2-0 lead against the New England Revolution in last Thursday's playoff game.
Chicago Fire6 days ago

Rolfe key at Fire meets Crew in Eastern final

Daily Herald
Chicago Fire6 days ago

Fire's Rolfe set on MLS Cup, U.S. roster spot

Chicago Tribune — Fire midfielder thirsts for MLS Cup, spot on U.S. roster Like many other players in the U.S. national team mix, Fire midfielder Chris Rolfe knows he is being watched closely by U.S. coach Bob Bradley . Rolfe knows a string of solid performances could go a long way in earning him a call-up for a U.S. game.
Chicago Fire1 week ago

Is Charlie Weis On The Hot Seat At Notre Dame?

ESPN Video — Joe Schad on the reports that Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis could be fired
Chicago Fire1 week ago

Fire to meet Crew in Eastern semis

Chicago Tribune — East final foe has MLS' best record The Fire was the clear-cut favorite heading into its Eastern Conference semifinal against the New England Revolution. The conference final will be a different story.
Chicago Fire1 week ago

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Columbus Crew's Frankie Hejduk raises the Eastern Conference cha... (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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Columbus Crew's Frankie Hejduk raises the Eastern Conference championship trophy with teammates after beating the Chicago Fire 2-1 in an MLS playoff game Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio. The Crew advances to the MLS championship game.»Yahoo! Sports

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Columbus Crew's Chad Marshall, left, and Robbie Rogers celebrate... (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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Columbus Crew's Chad Marshall, left, and Robbie Rogers celebrate Marshall's goal against the Chicago Fire during the second half of an MLS playoff game Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio. The Crew beat the Fire 2-1 to advance to the MLS championship game.»Yahoo! Sports

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Columbus Crew's Frankie Hejduk raises the Eastern Conference cha... (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Photo/Jay LaPrete

Columbus Crew's Frankie Hejduk raises the Eastern Conference championship trophy with teammates after beating the Chicago Fire 2-1 in an MLS soccer playoff game Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, in Columbus, Ohio. The Crew advances to the MLS championship game.»Yahoo! Sports

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Chicago Fire goalie Jon Busch celebrates the victory over the Ne... (AP Photo/David Banks)
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Chicago Fire goalie Jon Busch celebrates the victory over the New England Revolution in their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinal soccer match in Bridgeview, Ill. on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008. The Fire defeated the Revolution 3-0.»Yahoo! Sports

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