[SCOREBOARD] Matt Besler’s goal gave Sporting Kansas City a 1-0 win at D.C. United that clinched the EasternConference title. The Houston Dynamo leapfrogged the Philadelphia Union and Columbus Crew and took second place when it beat the Los Angeles Galaxy, 3-1, on Sunday. Real Salt Lake’s 1-1 tie with thePortland Timbers was enough to clinch […]
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Coaches carry their own history into Open Cup final
[U.S. OPEN CUP] With the possible absence of both teams’ playmakers, the personnel and tactics chosen by coaches Sigi Schmid andFrank Klopas are particularly important factors for the U.S. Open Cup final (10 p.m. ET, Fox Soccer.) Though it’s a bit of an injustice to U.S. Open Cup finalists Seattle andChicago to focus on two […]
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American soccer this weekend …
[SCOREBOARD] The Chicago Fire got goals from Colombian Cristian Nazarit andUruguyan Diego Chaves and beat Real Salt Lake, 2-0, to remain in first place in the MLS Reserve League’s Central/Mountain Division. FC Tampa Bay clinched an NASL playoff berth with a 2-1 win at the NSC Minnesota Stars. For all the action … MLS RESERVE […]
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Chicago is one win away from record
[U.S. OPEN CUP] While the Seattle Sounders are chasing the New York Greek-Americans’ record of three straight Open Cup titles, the Chicago Fire is one win awayfrom tying Bethlehem Steel and Maccabi Los Angeles for the record for the most Open Cup championships with five. The Fire moved into the final against Seattle with a […]
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Chicago Fire sinking in ties
[MLS SPOTLIGHT] When historians look back at the 2011 MLS season, they’ll note a high percentage of ties as well as a team that seldom did anythingelse. Another blown lead, another tie. The Chicago Fire set a league record by recording its 15th tie Thursday night when it could not hold a lead provided by […]
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Chicago's Klopas tries to stay positive
With the fewest wins and second fewest points in MLS and no wins since June 12, Chicago Fire interim coach Frank Klopas is feeling frustrated. “I wake up every morning feeling positive,” Klopas said. “For me having grown up here, there’s a lot of pride for me for this team. I’m definitely not happy where […]
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Pardo signed to aid Fire playoff push
[MLS] The second-most capped player in Mexican soccer is headed to Chicago. Midfielder Pavel Pardo, whocounts some memorable battles against the USA among his 148 caps, has concluded a dalliance with MLS by signing a contract to the end of the season. Salary terms were not disclosed, and he is not aDesignated Player. Pardo, 35, […]
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Argentine playmaker joins Fire
[MLS] Given the limited resources available to most MLS teams, playmakers signed by the league’s clubs are rarely those that generate big headlines andmajor media frenzy. So it is for Chicago, which on Wednesday announced the signing of Argentine Sebastian Grazzini, who has played in Spain, Italy, Venezuelaand Belgium as well as his native country. […]
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Fire crushes Red Bulls
[U.S. OPEN CUP] The Chicago Fire crushed the New York Red Bulls, 4-0, in the quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday night. Substitute Orr Barouch had two goals and Daniel Paladini had two assists to lead Chicago. Quarterfinals July 12 in Bridgeview, Ill. Chicago 4 NewYork 0. Goals: Oduro (Nazarit, Paladini) […]
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American soccer this week …
[SCOREBOARD] The Chicago Fire PDL completed the field for the round of 16 in the U.S. Open Cup when it defeated the Madison 56ers, 2-0, on goals by Andrew Ribeiro and Thierry Zahui in a match rescheduled from Tuesday due to lightning. For all the results. Third Round Schedule: June 28 New York (MLS) vs. […]