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Fire v Real Espana Highlights

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Highlights from the Fire’s 3-1 victory on Saturday.
By Guillermo Rivera,
Monday at 9:20 am
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Fire Defeat Real Espana 3-1

On the strength of two goals by Dominic Oduro and a late tally by Orr Barouch the Fire defeated Honduran side Real Espana 3-1. Chicago took the lead in the 26th minute when Sebastian Grazzini sent Oduro in on the Espana goalkeeper for the first score of the match.  Espana tied it in the 38th... Read more »
By Guillermo Rivera,
February 4, 2012 at 7:20 pm
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Drogba and the Fire plus Weekend Notes

Several reports over the last few days have surfaced citing claims that the Fire have “had talks” either with or about Chelsea striker Didier Drogba.  One of the articles also erroneously claimed that the club was pursuing former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack.  The club was quick to shoot down the Ballack nonsense and I wouldn’t... Read more »
By Guillermo Rivera,
February 3, 2012 at 5:31 pm
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Fire v FGCU Highlights

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Here are the highlights from last night’s match.
By Guillermo Rivera,
February 2, 2012 at 9:22 am
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Fire Down FGCU 3-0

The Fire completed their second outing of the pre-season with a 3-0 defeat of Florida Gulf Coast University.  The Fire goal scorers were Marco Pappa, Dominic Oduro, and Orr Barouch. Pappa knocked in a rebound from a Federico Puppo shot in the 7th minute to give Chicago the lead.  Oduro followed up in the 21st... Read more »
By Guillermo Rivera,
February 1, 2012 at 8:19 pm
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Fire/DC Highlights

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Highlights of the 0-0 draw in Florida on Sunday.
By Guillermo Rivera,
January 30, 2012 at 8:00 am
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Fire Start Preseason With 0-0 Draw

The Fire and DC United played to a 0-0 draw to begin 2012 pre-season play.  The team also released the names of the trialists in camp.  Goalkeepers Alec Kann and Paulo Tornaghi, defender Jonathan Okafor, and midfielders Walter Restrepo, Omar Persad, Alex, and Ivan Guerrero are all vying for a spot along with open tryout... Read more »
By Guillermo Rivera,
January 29, 2012 at 3:44 pm
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Mikulic & Cuesta Returns In Doubt

It’s a good thing the Fire drafted center backs Austin Berry and Justin Chavez because the position which seemed very deep a few days ago isn’t as stacked as originally thought.  During an afternoon conference call with reporters Frank Klopas provided an update on the status of Josip Mikulic and Yamith Cuesta. Neither appears likely... Read more »
By Guillermo Rivera,
January 26, 2012 at 3:50 pm
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Monday Misc Notes

Conde Trade Soon? Tim Ream’s clearance for a work permit allowing his transfer to Bolton could signal another move from the Fire.  The New York Red Bulls will receive a sizable allocation for Ream and it is believed that NY will use some of that money to acquire the rights to Wilman Conde from the... Read more »
By Guillermo Rivera,
January 23, 2012 at 4:35 pm
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New 2012 Jerseys and Quaker

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The 2012 kits have finally been unveiled along with a brand spanking new sponsor that’s reportedly shelling out around $8 million over three years for the right to have the Quaker Oats logo adorning the front of shirt.  My thoughts on the new look? Okay, so that road jersey isn’t exactly the “Chicago Flag” jersey... Read more »
By Guillermo Rivera,
January 17, 2012 at 4:34 pm
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