February 4, 2012 BIG EASY
Oduro’s brace helps fire to 3-1 win
NEW ORLEANS--- Two first-half goals from Dominic Oduro and a third from Orr Barouch propelled the Chicago Fire over Real C.D. España 3-1 in a preseason international friendly at Tad Gormley Stadium Saturday evening. In the first three preseason matches, Oduro has recorded three goals in 105 minutes of play.
February 1, 2012 COASTING IN FLORIDA
Fire cruise to 3-0 win over college squad
AVE MARIA, Fla – The Chicago Fire used goals from Marco Pappa, Dominic Oduro and Orr Barouch to come away with a resounding 3-0 over Florida Gulf Coast University Wednesday night. With the victory, the Fire move to 1-0-1 in their 2012 preseason campaign.
January 30, 2012 NEW YORK BOUND
Fire seals deal for Conde with Red Bulls
BRIDGEVIEW, IL – Wilman Conde will be back in Major League Soccer in 2012, only it won’t be with the Chicago Fire. The team has traded the defender’s rights to the New York Red Bulls, with whom he has already agreed to contract terms with. He will be added to New York’s roster pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate.
January 29, 2012 PICKING UP WITH A DRAW
Fire play DC to 0-0 tie
MARIA, Fla.- – The Chciago Fire's pre-season schedule got off pretty much where last season left off--with a draw. The Fire lpayed DC United to a 0-0 tie at Florida Gulf Coast University Sunday afternoon. Fire head coach Frank Klopas used the first preseason match to evaluate talent, playing 33 of the 36 players on the club’s preseason roster.
January 25, 2012 SUCCESSFUL RE-ENTRY
Former Rev Dube completes transfer to Fire
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. – The Chicago Fire have signed former New England Revolution striker Kheli Dube. The 28-year-old Zimbabwe-born forward was the team’s only selection in the 2011 MLS Re-Entry Process.
January 18, 2012 PAVEL RETURNS
Pardo inks new deal with Fire
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. – The Chicago Fire has re-signed midfielder Pavel Pardo, who joined the team last July and appeared in 14 matches, tallying one goal and five assists.
January 17, 2012 SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY
Fire take four in MLS Supplemental Draft
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. – With their four selections in Tuesday’s MLS Supplemental Draft, the Chicago Fire acquired forward Evans Frimpong (9th overall), goalkeeper Carl Woszczynski (15th overall) midfielder Tony Walls (47th overall) and defender Justin Chavez (66th overall).
January 17, 2012 SOWING THEIR OATS
Fire ink jersey deal with Quaker
The Chicago Fire will once again have a sponsor on their jersey this season, signing a three year deal reportedly worth $7.5 million with locally based Quaker Oats Company, a division of PepsiCo.
January 16, 2012 FIRE STARTERS
Team releases preseason schedule
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill.--The Chicago Fire begin their 2012 MLS preseason this week, with training and games in Florida, New Orleans, California and South Carolina on the slate before their MLS season opens on March 17.
January 12, 2012 READY TO GO
Klopas feels Fire has all the pieces
KANSAS CITY, Mo.----Chicago Fire head coach Frank Klopas can’t wait to start the preseason. After finishing the 2011 season on a roll and narrowly missing put on a playoff spot, Klopas thinks he has put the final pieces in place for a strong showing in 2012.
January 12, 2012 BULLISH ON BERRY
Fire select Louisville defender in MLS SuperDraft
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chicago Fire opted to shore up their backline with their first pick in Thirsday’s MLS SuperDraft, selecting defender Austin Berry from the University of Louisville.
January 11, 2012 ADDING DEPTH
Fire sign Uruguayan striker Puppo
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. – The Chicago Fire has signed 25-year-old Uruguayan striker Federico Puppo from Primera División Uruguayan side Danubio F.C.
January 10, 2012 HANGING THEM UP
Fire goalkeeper Conway retires
BRIDGEVIEW, IL – Chicago Fire goalkeeper Jon Conway is retiting.The veteran ‘keeper brings to an end a 12-year MLS career that saw him capture two MLS Cups and one Nutrilite Canadian Championship.
January 9, 2011 COLOMBIAN CONNECTION
Fire signs Robayo from Millionarios
BRIDGEVIEW, IL – The Chicago Fire has signed 27-year old Colombian midfielder Rafael Robayo from Club Deportivo Los Millionarios.
January 6, 2012 FIRE ASSISTANTS
Matkovich, Percovich join Klopas' staff
BRIDGEVIEW, IL –Mike Matkovich and Leo Percovich are joining the Chicago FIre as full time assistant coaches to Frank Klopas. Both coaches will join Klopas at this weekend’s MLS Combine in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., ahead of the 2012 MLS SuperDraft on Thursday, January, 12 at 11:00 AM CT in Kansas City, MO.
