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• Commented on John looking for redemption in Fire Confidential
  He did have some issues with a thigh injury. Other than that, I'm not quite too sure why. Could be a protracted slump or something of the like....
• Commented on Training Camp Notebook in Fire Confidential
  Fire has confirmed that it is open. Enjoy the game....
• Posted John looking for redemption to Fire Confidential
  It's been a long journey for Collins John. Bursting onto the scene in 2004 as a precocious 18-year-old, John quickly became a fan favorite at Craven Cottage. But despite displaying a solid strike rate and picking up two full...
• Commented on Training Camp Notebook in Fire Confidential
  I would think so. I'll ask about it for confirmation though. Keep checking this page for an answer....
• Commented on Fire re-sign Carr in Fire Confidential
  I would think the cap would increase, but that's purely a guess. I'll try and get an update on the CBA in the next one to two days for you all....
• Commented on Training Camp Notebook in Fire Confidential
  Right now it's the 2009 schedule. I'll work on updating that as soon as I have some extra time -- probably not until later this week....
• Posted Fire re-sign Carr to Fire Confidential
  The Fire just announced that they have come to terms with forward Calen Carr -- resigning the 27-year-old former first round pick. Per league policy, terms of the deal weren't announced. Carr, who has tallied six goals and three...
• Posted Training Camp Notebook to Fire Confidential
  Photo of a church in Tempe, Arizona -- where the Fire is currently in the midst of training camp. Today's forecast for Tempe? Sunny with a high of 66. Chicago's? High of 30 with a chance of snow. My jealousy?...
• Posted Interviews with Klopas and John later on to Fire Confidential
  I'll be interviewing Fire Technical Director Frank Klopas and the on-trial forward Collins John later on this morning (hopefully at around 11:30...) and I plan on having a post up shortly thereafter.  If you're reading this before noon, go ahead...
• Commented on Match of the Week in Fire Confidential
  I like where your guys's heads are at. I'll talk to the editor asap and see if we can get to work on a name change....
• Posted Match of the Week to Fire Confidential
  No matter what time of year, no matter what continent one is on, on any given weekend one can catch an entertaining soccer game. The key is to know where to look. Well, look no further -- here's a...
• Posted Former-Fire midfielder Marsch retires to Fire Confidential
  Former Fire midfielder announced his retirement today, putting an end to a 14-year MLS career that saw him play with the Fire from the club's inception in 1998 through 2005. Marsch, who won four trophies while with the Fire,...
• Posted Morning notes to Fire Confidential
  Here are a couple of quick notes to get your Friday started... Fire local TV update It's not looking like the Fire will be broadcast on My50 in 2010. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, MLS...
• Commented on A Retroactive Practice Report in Fire Confidential
  It's not official yet. Being a "trialist" means that John is basically trying out for the club. The team can choose to offer him a deal at the end of the trial period. Or not. I would guess that they...
• Commented on A Retroactive Practice Report in Fire Confidential
  I would guess somewhere in the 200k plus range. I would be incredibly surprised if he got DP money....

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