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Posts tagged "Frank Klopas"

Friedrich out 3-4 weeks/Rolfe, Robayo news & more

After enjoying off days on Monday and Tuesday the Fire resumed training today ahead of a Sunday visit to Portland to face the Timbers, a team they lost to twice last season.  They’ll be without central defender Arne Friedrich for a while though.  The World Cup veteran left Saturday’s match against Sporting Kansas City with... Read more »
By Guillermo Rivera,
May 16, 2012 at 4:58 pm
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Fire/Pardo Close to New Deal & Striker On The Way

With the 2012 Superdraft only days away, Frank Klopas and the Fire are in the process of shaping the squad that will report for the beginning of training camp next week.  That includes re-signing veteran midfielder Pavel Pardo.  Klopas expects that Pardo will be signed and ready to go when the team begins workouts for the... Read more »
By Guillermo Rivera,
January 9, 2012 at 6:35 pm
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Klopas Set To Depart For Euro Mission

Frank Klopas is set to depart for a European scouting mission this weekend and I had a chance to catch up with him to discuss a wide range of Fire related topics.  Here’s a Q&A with the Fire’s head coach that sheds a little bit of light on what should be another interesting offseason. Are... Read more »
By Guillermo Rivera,
November 29, 2011 at 8:41 pm
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Final 2011 training day notes

Chicago Fire held their final first team training session of the 2011 season this morning officially bringing an end to a year of ups and downs that culminated in narrowly missing the playoffs for just the third time in team history. After training, head coach Frank Klopas took a few minutes to talk to reporters... Read more »
By Jeff Krause,
November 10, 2011 at 3:52 pm
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Frank Klopas Announced As Head Coach - Jersey Sponsor Near?

Thursday afternoon the Chicago Fire announced what many had been speculating would be the case for weeks. Owner Andrew Hauptman held a press conference to officially introduce Frank Klopas as the club’s permanent head coach, dropping the “interim” title he has held since the club released Carlos De Los Cobos on Memorial Day weekend some five... Read more »
By Jeff Krause,
November 3, 2011 at 5:46 pm
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Klopas Still "Interim" Coach For Now

The Fire continue post season training at Toyota Park with an eye towards 2012 and assessing the roster going forward.  Interim Head Coach Frank Klopas, who will likely have the “interim” tag removed soon is using the time to continue developing and hopefully carrying over the success the team enjoyed in the final months of... Read more »
By Guillermo Rivera,
November 1, 2011 at 9:28 pm
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Fire Face Burning Questions For 2012

Now that the 2011 season has concluded with a second consecutive non playoff campaign the Fire as an organization face several pivotal questions that will shape the team for the foreseeable future.  While the 2010 season culminated in some disarray amid what was certain to be a rebuilding process the feeling this time is much... Read more »
By Guillermo Rivera,
October 25, 2011 at 10:55 pm
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Fire Weekend Notes

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Prep for the Union The Fire are training this weekend ahead of  a mid-week match against the Philadelphia Union at Toyota Park.  The Eastern Conference leading Union will be without starting right back Sheanon Williams who was shown a red card in a 2-1 loss to Colorado last night. Pardo Arrives Pavel Pardo’s first training... Read more »
By Guillermo Rivera,
July 30, 2011 at 8:46 am
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Pavel Pardo Joins The Fire ; Ristic Out

The Fire have signed former Club America midfielder Pavel Pardo and will add him to the roster upon receipt of his P1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate.  Pardo will be available for selection on August 3 at home against Philadelphia and will report for training on Thursday. “Pavel’s international credentials and track record as a... Read more »
By Guillermo Rivera,
July 26, 2011 at 10:56 am
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Klopas Takes Over As Interim Coach

Frank Klopas wrapped up his first training session as the “interim head coach” of the Chicago Fire this morning by answering questions regarding the immediate future and direction of the team after yesterday’s dismissal of Carlos De Los Cobos.  Klopas explained that the move was a “soccer decision” and was not an easy move to make... Read more »
By Guillermo Rivera,
May 31, 2011 at 7:34 pm
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