Weekly Notes: Locking up a spot
The Chicago Fire (12-9-6, 42 pts.) host the Columbus Crew (16-6-5, 53 pts.) Sunday at TOYOTA PARK (2 p.m., My50 Chicago, TeleFutura, WRTO 1200-AM Spanish, WNVR 1030-AM Polish).
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Fire come away content with point
The Chicago Fire didn't get exactly what they were hoping for Sunday against the Kansas City Wizards. But they did take away a lovely parting gift.
Fire move closer to postseason berth
The Chicago Fire are still looking to clinch a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs, but Sunday's 1-1 tie with the Kansas City Wizards at CommunityAmerica Ballpark brought them one step closer.
Fire at full strength for stretch run
Every coach will tell you he plays his best XI every game. But it is often not his best best XI. Circumstances, like injury, national team participation, or yellow card accumulation, often prevent a coach from putting his best team on the field.
Wizards, Fire begin October rush
Returning home to kick off a three-game homestand, the Kansas City Wizards are looking to continue their good form at CommunityAmerica Ballpark when they play host to the Chicago Fire.
McBride hoping for more chances
Major League Soccer does not keep statistics on individual touches, but it sure seems like Brian McBride gets more touches with his head than with his feet these days.
Weekly Update: Going to Kansas City
The Chicago Fire (12-9-5, 41 pts.) travel to Kansas City to play the Wizards this Sunday at Community America Ballpark (2 p.m., My50 Chicago, TeleFutura, WRTO 1200-AM Spanish, WNVR 1030-AM Polish). Chicago defeated Los Angeles last week and are in third place in the Eastern Conference; one point behind New England (42 pts.) and nine points behind Columbus (50 pts.).
All-around effort puts Fire woes to bed
Chris Rolfe and Cuauhtemoc Blanco came up big for the Chicago Fire Thursday night at Toyota Park. Rolfe tallied two goals, while Blanco had a goal and an assist.
Rolfe, Fire break out, stall Galaxy
After last Sunday's 4-1 loss to FC Dallas, the Chicago Fire came out with a gameplan Thursday night against the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Fire aim to right suddenly rocky boat
What once looked like a solid playoff position now appears shaky for the Chicago Fire. Denis Hamlett's team has lost three of its last four games, including an embarrassing 4-1 loss to FC Dallas Sunday.
