MLS
Santos Scores Twice To Lead Fire Over Red Bulls
Maicon Santos scored twice and Daniel Paladini had a goal and two assists to lead the Chicago Fire to a 3-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Sunday.
Galaxy Rout Fire 4-0 In Opener
Mike Magee scored three times as the Los Angeles Galaxy began the post-David Beckham era with a season-opening 4-0 victory over the Chicago Fire.
Youth Soccer Coach Murdered In New York
A 25-year-old youth soccer coach was fatally slashed in the neck and torso and his ear cut off in one of New York City’s busiest neighborhoods last weekend, and police Monday were hunting for the suspected killer.
MLS Team To Let Fans Vote On Fate Of GM
Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders have developed an interesting way to bring relevance to their team, while making key front office decisions.
Bernstein: Journey Through A Torn ACL
I am, indeed, revisiting my experience in the wake of the news regarding Derrick Rose, but only to provide one perspective. There is no comparison.
Best Lineup For A Chicago Fire Game
Although soccer in the United States hasn’t quite reached the popularity it holds in the rest of the world, you’d never know it to watch the Chicago Fire fans at Toyota Park in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood. Locally known as Section 8, which is where die-hard fans sit during games, these Fire lovers know every team chant by heart and serenade the stadium the whole game through. For a more spirited game day experience, sit near Section 8, but if you prefer to concentrate solely on the field, there is not a bad seat in the house. For a full game-day experience, make these pit stops a must any day the Fire plays.
Chicago Fire Cuts Ties With And Sues Youth Soccer League
The MLS Chicago Fire has terminated its affiliation with and sued a youth soccer league, claiming it failed to pay more than $35,000 for use of team trademarks, violating a licensing agreement.
Guide To Toyota Park
TOYOTA PARK FACTS/HISTORY: Address 7000 South Harlem Avenue Bridgeview, IL 60455 (708) 594-7200 Box office phone number and hours (708) 594-7700 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Event days only, three hours […]
Ljungberg Scores To Lead Fire 3-0 Over SJ
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Freddie Ljungberg scored his first goal with Chicago and added two assists to help the Fire beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-0 Wednesday night. Rookie defender Steven Kinney scored his first […]
Fire Star McBride Retiring At End Of Season
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Brian McBride, whose scoring touch and tenacity earned him fans on both sides of the Atlantic, is calling it a career. The 38-year-old McBride said Friday he will retire at the end […]
Swedish Forward Ljungberg Traded From Seattle To Chicago
TUKWILA, Washington — The Seattle Sounders FC traded designated player and two-time MLS All-Star Freddie Ljungberg to the Chicago Fire on Friday for a conditional pick in either the 2011 or 2012 SuperDraft. The Sounders […]
Fire Add Forward Castillo As Designated Player
CHICAGO — The Fire have added Mexico forward Nery Castillo as their designated player. Castillo will be on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine, but the MLS team has an option to complete a permanent […]
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