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Shorthanded Fire take on Donovan, Becks on ESPN2

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By Alex Simon Tonight the Fire visit the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Home Depot Center.  With the win and a D.C. loss or tie, the Fire will clinch a playoff spot for the 11th time out of 12 years.  The Fire will be without many of their regulars, most notably Cuauhtémoc Blanco. The Galaxy received good news yesterday regarding their DP (Designated Player), David Beckham.  … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Fire take on Donovan, Becks on ESPN2

Fire tie TFC, another disappointing 2-2 performance

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By Alex Simon It was an ugly performance by both teams’ backlines Saturday night.  However, a late inexcusable mistake by a Fire substitute let the visiting TFC (Toronto FC) side off the hook.  Thus, the Fire played to a 2-2 tie against Toronto. While Chicago’s playmaker Cuauhtémoc Blanco was sidelined with a strained hamstring, TFC’s star player, DeRo (Dwayne De … [Read more...] about Fire tie TFC, another disappointing 2-2 performance

Ref helps Schelotto, Columbus Crew put out Chicago Fire

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By Alex Simon With a two goal cushion at halftime, I should have been feeling pretty confident about the Fire’s chances of holding on for the win.  However, my pessimistic attitude was indeed deemed right, as I watched the home side settle for a 2-2 tie against their division rival Columbus Crew. (Six years of Rex Grossman + Wrigleyville resident of 21 years = … [Read more...] about Ref helps Schelotto, Columbus Crew put out Chicago Fire