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Saturday 04 July 2009
05:49 - Rapids Aim To Continue Independence Day - TOPIX.COM

The Chicago Fire returns to Major League Soccer action for the first time in three weeks on Saturday when the club travels to Dick's Sporting Goods Park to meet the Colorado Rapids.



05:40 - Fire aim to snap losing streak against Rapids - ESPN
The Rapids look to continue their success on Independence Day and improve their unbeaten streak at home against the Chicago Fire to 11 games.

Friday 03 July 2009
23:12 - Fire ready for return to MLS play - MLSNET
The question being asked about the Chicago Fire heading into Saturday's date at Colorado: "Who are these guys?"

22:11 - Fire-Rapids Preview - FOXSPORTS
After having their franchise-record unbeaten stretch snapped, the Colorado Rapids still have a chance to extend two other impressive streaks Saturday night. The Rapids look to continue their success on Independence Day and improve their unbeaten streak at home against the Chicago Fire to 11 games. Colorado (5-3-6) fell 3-0 at Seattle on Sunday for its first loss since April 19.



21:23 - Preview: Colorado vs. Chicago - FOXSPORTS
After having their franchise-record unbeaten stretch snapped, the Colorado Rapids still have a chance to extend two other impressive streaks Saturday night. The Rapids look to continue their success on Independence Day and improve their unbeaten streak at home against the Chicago Fire to 11 games. Colorado (5-3-6) fell 3-0 at Seattle on Sunday for its first loss since April 19.



01:44 - Fire's Pause joins US Gold Cup squad - MLSNET
The Fire will play their first MLS game of the season without Logan Pause because the sixth-year pro has been called to the national team camp in Seattle in anticipation of the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup. It is his first national team call-up, and he is obviously pleased.

01:18 - Read Full Release - TOPIX.COM

Former Charlotte 49ers men's soccer All-American and Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire goalkeeper Jon Busch was just named to the United States Soccer Senior National team roster for the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup.



Thursday 02 July 2009
22:01 - Fire, Rapids rumble in Rockies - MLSNET
The Chicago Fire will be the opposition for the Colorado Rapids in their annual Fourth of July extravaganza at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The Rapids have lost just one in 13 games at home all-time on Independence Day.

12:56 - Major League Soccer Power Rankings - FOXSPORTS
Check out the latest installment of Keith Costigan's MLS Power Rankings as America's league hits its stride.



12:56 - Major League Soccer Power Rankings - FOXSPORTS
Check out the latest installment of Keith Costigan's MLS Power Rankings as America's league hits its stride.



09:09 - Major League Soccer Power Rankings - FOXSPORTS
Check out the latest installment of Keith Costigan's MLS Power Rankings as America's league hits its stride.



08:49 - Major League Soccer Power Rankings - FOXSPORTS
Check out the latest installment of Keith Costigan's MLS Power Rankings as America's league hits its stride.



01:39 - The final was great, but now comes the hard part - FOXSPORTS
TRECKER: Now that the honeymoon is over, it's time to take a hard look at what the U.S. still needs to improve.



Wednesday 01 July 2009
20:45 - The final was great, but now comes the hard part - FOXSPORTS
TRECKER: Now that the honeymoon is over, it's time to take a hard look at what the U.S. still needs to improve.



20:45 - The final was great, but now comes the hard part - FOXSPORTS
TRECKER: Now that the honeymoon is over, it's time to take a hard look at what the U.S. still needs to improve.



19:42 - The final was great, but now comes the hard part - FOXSPORTS
TRECKER: Now that the honeymoon is over, it's time to take a hard look at what the U.S. still needs to improve.



04:33 - Fire fall to Wilmington Hammerheads in Open Cup action - MLSNET
The Chicago Fire fell to the Wilmington Hammerheads 1-0 tonight in a third round Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match held at Legion Stadium in Wilmington, North Carolina.

01:03 - Colin Clarke Selected to U.S. Men's National Team - TOPIX.COM

Former SMU men's soccer player Colin Clark has been named to the U.S. Men's National Team for the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, which is slated to begin on July 3. Clark is one of 23 players named to Bob Bradley's squad, which is fresh off a second-place finish at the FIFA Confederations Cup.



Tuesday 30 June 2009
20:31 - Weekly Notes: Open Cup, MLS action - MLSNET
The Fire begin Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play on June 30 against the Wilmington Hammerheads at Legion Stadium in Wilmington, North Carolina. Fire fans can follow the action on the official Chicago Fire blog, EN FUEGO.

00:43 - Busy Fire slate continues with Open Cup - MLSNET
The Fire will play the Wilmington (N.C.) Hammerheads of the USL Second Division in the third round match of the Open Cup, the nation's longest running soccer tournament that pits professional teams at all levels as well as amateur clubs aligned with U.S. Soccer.

Monday 29 June 2009
22:54 - Fire start march toward fifth Open Cup trophy - MLSNET
The Chicago Fire are the most decorated MLS team in U.S. Open Cup history, having claimed the Dewar Trophy on four occasions (1998, 2000, 2003, 2006) and lost in the final a fifth time.

04:39 - Pulido leads Tigres UANL over Fire - ESPN
Armando Pulido scored two goals to withstand a late penalty kick from Cuauhtemoc Blanco, and Tigres UANL beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 in the final match of SuperLiga group play Saturday night.

Sunday 28 June 2009
06:40 - Tigres UANL test Chicago's resolve - MLSNET
A hungry Tigres UANL team took advantage of a lazy Chicago Fire team Saturday that saved itself in the final minutes of the SuperLiga game. Cuauhtemoc Blanco's penalty kick goal cut Tigres' lead to 2-1, which was enough for the Fire to advance to the semifinals.

04:14 - Fire advance to SuperLiga Semifinals - MLSNET
Midfielder Armando Pulido scored twice to give Tigres UANL a 2-1 victory Saturday, but Cuauhtemoc Blanco's penalty kick goal in the 85th minute allowed the Chicago Fire to advance to the semifinals of SuperLiga 2009.

Saturday 27 June 2009
10:13 - Slumping Chivas hoping to find its way again - TOPIX.COM

Chivas USA was on top of Major League Soccer in late May, having gone 11 matches and absorbing only one defeat along the way.



02:58 - In good shape, Fire still focused on win - MLSNET
It is mathematically possible for the Chicago Fire to fail to reach the semifinals of SuperLiga 2009, but no one wants to go there.

Friday 26 June 2009
21:57 - Chicago Fire waive goalkeeper Nick Noble - MLSNET
The Chicago Fire announced Friday that the team has waived goalkeeper Nick Noble. The Fire drafted Noble from West Virginia University in the first round (7th overall) of the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft.

09:12 - Sports Briefs: Parkhurst, Cronin are on U.S. team - TOPIX.COM

Also selected was Jay Heaps , a former national college player of the year at Duke.



Thursday 25 June 2009
23:12 - Fire about to face heady schedule - MLSNET
These are dizzying times for the Chicago Fire and coach Denis Hamlett. Competitively, the Fire's next assignment is playing Tigres UANL of the Mexican Primera Division in the third and final game of Group A play in the SuperLiga 2009 on Saturday.

18:51 - Major League Soccer Power Rankings - FOXSPORTS
Check out the latest installment of Keith Costigan's MLS Power Rankings as America's league hits its stride.



Wednesday 24 June 2009
07:06 - New-look Fire hold off Chivas in SuperLiga - MLSNET
Rookies Baggio Husidic and Stefan Dimitrov got starts, and if second-year defender Austin Washington had not played, the result might have been different.

05:38 - Chicago Fire shut out Chivas USA 1-0 in SuperLiga - TOPIX.COM

Justin Mapp scored on a left-footed strike in the 35th minute and Jon Busch recorded his second shutout in SuperLiga play as the Chicago Fire beat Chivas USA 1-0. The Fire has six points in group play and can advance to the semifinal round on July 15 with a draw or better in the first-round finale against Tigres UANL on Saturday.



05:06 - Fire shut down Chivas in SuperLiga - MLSNET
Using a lineup heavy with reserves, the Chicago Fire played their way to the verge of semifinals of SuperLiga 2009 with a 1-0 win against visiting Chivas USA Tuesday at Toyota Park.

Tuesday 23 June 2009
02:54 - Weekly Notes: SuperLiga showdowns - MLSNET
After defeating San Luis of the Mexican Primera Division 1-0 in the first game of SuperLiga 2009 last Saturday, the Fire continue group play this Tuesday, June 23, against Chivas USA of Major League Soccer at TOYOTA PARK (7 p.m. CT, TeleFutura).

02:25 - Fire host Chivas in SuperLiga 2009 - MLSNET
The Chicago Fire will look to become the first team to book their ticket for the SuperLiga 2009 semifinals with a victory against MLS rival Chivas USA on Tuesday at Toyota Park. The teams met less than a month ago in an epic encounter won 3-2 by the Fire with two dramatic late goals.

01:12 - Path to semifinals simple for Fire - MLSNET
If events occur in a particular manner Tuesday at Toyota Park, the Group A competition in SuperLiga 2009 could end early.

Monday 22 June 2009
20:51 - Chicago Fire Soccer in the Community Update: June 22 -28 - MLSNET
The Chicago Fire is participating in a series of community events across the Chicagoland area over the next week. Throughout the year, the Chicago Fire participates in hundreds of community events to work with youth, charities and other organizations to promote the game of soccer by advocating wellness, healthy lifestyle choices, physical activities and education.

06:51 - Tigres, Chicago win in SuperLiga openers - TOPIX.COM

CARSON, California - Mexico's UANL Tigres used a youth team to record an away win while the Chicago Fire won at home in the opening games of the 2009 North American SuperLiga on Saturday.



Sunday 21 June 2009
12:06 - Fire beats San Luis 1-0 in SuperLiga - FOXSPORTS
Brian McBride scored on a pass from Cuauhtemoc Blanco in the 69th minute to give the Chicago Fire a 1-0 win over San Luis in the opening game of the SuperLiga on Saturday night.



12:06 - Fire beats San Luis 1-0 in SuperLiga - FOXSPORTS
Brian McBride scored on a pass from Cuauhtemoc Blanco in the 69th minute to give the Chicago Fire a 1-0 win over San Luis in the opening game of the SuperLiga on Saturday night.



08:41 - Chicago rides defensive effort to win - MLSNET
The Chicago Fire made the game's lone goal stand up, beginning their SuperLiga campaign with a 1-0 win against Mexican side Real San Luis on Saturday night at Toyota Park. The teams combined for 28 shots, but it was the defenses who stood out.

06:42 - Fire beats San Luis 1-0 in SuperLiga - TOPIX.COM

Brian McBride scored on a pass from Cuauhtemoc Blanco in the 69th minute to give the Chicago Fire a 1-0 win over San Luis in the opening game of the SuperLiga on Saturday night.



06:02 - Fire beats San Luis 1-0 in SuperLiga - ESPN
Brian McBride scored on a pass from Cuauhtemoc Blanco in the 69th minute to give the Chicago Fire a 1-0 win over San Luis in the opening game of the SuperLiga on Saturday night.

05:26 - McBride leads Fire to SuperLiga victory - MLSNET
Missed opportunities were the theme for the majority of the night as the Chicago Fire topped Real San Luis, 1-0, in the SuperLiga 2009 opener at Toyota Park on Saturday.

Saturday 20 June 2009
01:18 - Hamlett mulling SuperLiga lineup moves - MLSNET
Chicago Fire coach Denis Hamlett is going to get all the practice he needs juggling lineups over the next couple of weeks, especially if things go well in the Fire's first foray into SuperLiga.

Friday 19 June 2009
21:43 - Fire making SuperLiga debut against San Luis - MLSNET
SuperLiga kicks off its third season at Toyota Park as a pair of teams make their debut in the competition when the Chicago Fire play host to Real San Luis FC.

18:45 - U.S. fans should be disgusted after Brazil debacle - FOXSPORTS
United States fans should be disgusted after watching their team capitulate so miserably to the Brazilians, almost certainly ensuring their exit from the Confed Cup.



18:37 - U.S. fans should be disgusted after Brazil debacle - FOXSPORTS
United States fans should be disgusted after watching their team capitulate so miserably to the Brazilians, almost certainly ensuring their exit from the Confed Cup.



Thursday 18 June 2009
20:31 - U.S. fans should be disgusted after Brazil debacle - FOXSPORTS
TRECKER: U.S. fans should be disgusted after watching their team capitulate so miserably to the Brazilians.



20:31 - U.S. fans should be disgusted after Brazil debacle - FOXSPORTS
TRECKER: U.S. fans should be disgusted after watching their team capitulate so miserably to the Brazilians.









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