May 16, 2008 FIRE PREVIEW
Chicago vs. Houston, Saturday 7:30 p.m.
After a successful two-game road trip the Fire returns home Saturday to host the defending MLS Champion Houston Dynamo. Chicago enters the game on a roll. Houston is still looking for their stride. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Toyota Park. Those who can’t make it to the match, can watch it live on My50 Chicago.
May 16, 2008 WEATHER REPORT
Mild, Windy and Potentially Rainy for Saturday's Fire Game
Fire fans find your rain jackets… just incase. Around game time the temperature is expected to be in the sixties and windy
May 16, 2008 INJURY REPORT
Fire vs. Houston Dynamo, Saturday at 7:30
The Fire is still looking relatively strong going into Saturday’s game vs. the Houston Dynamo at Toyota Park 7:30 p.m. Chicago is missing just a few players. Houston is also basically at full strength, with only one player listed on the injury report.
May 14, 2008 GOAL OF THE WEEK
Blanco Earns Honor
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. – Chicago Fire attacker Cuauhtémoc Blanco has won the Sierra Mist Goal of the Week award for his goal last Thursday in the club’s 2-0 win at D.C. United.
May 14, 2008 TICKETS AVAILABLE
Fire vs. Wisla Krakow Wednesday, May 21
Tickets for the first Chicago Fire international exhibition match of 2008 against Polish Orange Ekstraklasa (First Division) club Wisla Krakow on Wednesday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. CT at TOYOTA PARK are still on sale.
May 12, 2008 HERE’S THE PITCH
Blanco at Cubs game Tuesday
Chicago Fire forward Cuauhtémoc Blanco will throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Chicago Cubs’ game against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
May 9, 2008 ROLLING FORWARD
Fire Reserves Pick Up 2-0 Win
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Chicago Fire Reserves mirrored the first team’s performance with a 2-0 win over the D.C. United Reserves Friday at the D.C. United Training Complex. Rookie midfielder Peter Lowry scored goals in the 54th and 86th minutes to guide the team to a shutout win.
May 8, 2008 OPEN CUP DATE
Fire to Open at Bradley, Opponent TBD
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. – The Chicago Fire will play a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play-in game on Tuesday, June 10, at Bradley University’s Shea Stadium in Peoria, Ill. Kick-off for the game will be 7:00 p.m. CT.
May 8, 2008 TWO - NIL
Mapp, Blanco Tally in 2-0 Fire Win
WASHINGTON, DC---Justin Mapp and Cuauhtemoc Blanco led the Fire to a 2-0 win over D.C. United Thursday night. Mapp tallied in the 38th minute and Blanco in the 62nd to give the team its second straight road shutout.
May 8, 2008 GOAL OF THE WEEK
Rolfe Nets it
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. – Chicago Fire forward Chris Rolfe has won the Sierra Mist Goal of the Week for his goal last Saturday in the club’s 3-0 win at New England.
May 8, 2008 FIRE PREVIEW
Chicago at D.C. United Thursday, 6:30
It’s off to the nation’s capital for the Chicago Fire. The team will take on D.C. United tonight at 6:30 p.m. at RFK Stadium. The game will be live on ESPN2. Chicago (4-1-1) sits in second, while United (2-4-0) is struggling to get their team healthy. D.C. is 2-1-0 at home however, which will make it tough for the Fire.
May 8, 2008 INJURY UPDATE
Fire @ D.C. United, 6:30 Tonight
On the road again, the Fire will face D.C. United tonight (6:30 p.m., ESPN2). The team is relatively healthy with just two players listed as out. D.C. has a handful of players listed.
May 7, 2008 WAIVED
Fire let Menezes go
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill.--The Chicago Fire have waived Brazilian defender Bruno Menezes.
May 3, 2008 ROLLING OVER THE REVS
Thorrington Tallies Goal and Assist in 3-0 Win
The Fire headed to New England and surprised the Revs yet again. Chicago topped the Revs 3-0 to take second place in the East with 13 points. They had first for a couple minutes, until Columbus picked up a 2-1 win over Kansas City.
May 2, 2008 FIRE PREVIEW
Chicago at New England, Saturday 6:30 p.m.
It’s the rivalry that Chicago Fire (3-1-1) players, coaches and fans wait for on the edge of their seats – Fire vs. New England Revolution (3-2-1). Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. the teams face off for the second time this season. Only this time, it’s on New England’s turf – Gillette Stadium. Can’t make it to New England? Watch the game on My50 Chicago.
