Fire Training Schedule For Thursday

Media Roundtable with Fire President/CEO John Guppy from 11:15-12:15

Marcelo Salas Available to Media Following Practice

BRIDGEVIEW, IL (Wednesday, May 30, 2007) – Chicago Fire Soccer has announced that the Fire's Thursday, May 31 practice session will be partially-closed to media and fans. Attending media are asked to arrive at the practice field at 10:30 a.m. CT to take photos and video until 11:00 a.m. CT, then make their way to the TOYOTA PARK press conference room for a Media Roundtable with Fire President/CEO John Guppy at 11:15 a.m. CT to field questions and have lunch. Practice will re-open for media at 12:30 p.m. CT and at that time all Fire players and coaches will be available to speak with media.

Media Schedule for Thursday, May 31

10:30 - 11:00 – Practice open to media to take photos/video. Practice closes at 11:00, re-opens at 12:30.

11:15 - 12:15 – Media Roundtable with Chicago Fire President/CEO John Guppy. Lunch will be provided.

12:30 - 12:45 – Practice re-opens, players and coaches available to speak with media.

Marcelo Salas in Fire Camp

Chilean international José Marcelo Salas Melinao has accepted an invitation from the Chicago Fire to train with the club this week. Salas is expected to join the "Men in Red" for Thursday's training session and will work out with the Fire for an indefinite period. A left-footed striker, Salas brings a wealth of international experience. He has spent 11 years with the Chilean National Team, scoring a record 35 goals while earning 65 caps. In the 1998 World Cup, he scored four goals in four games. The 32-year-old Salas split time between Universidad de Chile (1993-96, 2005-06) and River Plate (1996-98), an Argentine First Division club. Nicknamed "El Matador", Salas also spent five years in Italy's Serie A, going to S.S. Lazio (1998-01) for an $18 million transfer fee before landing with Juventus (2001-03).

"We're pleased to have someone of Marcelo's caliber in camp with us and we hope to make a decision regarding his possible signing in the near future," said Fire President/CEO John Guppy.

Chicago Fire Weekly Agenda

** Sites/times subject to change. Please call 708.496.6726 to confirm training schedule. All times local.

Wednesday, May 30 Training at TOYOTA PARK practice field, 10:15 a.m.

Thursday, May 31 Training at TOYOTA PARK practice field, 10:15 a.m.

Friday, June 1 Training at TOYOTA PARK practice field, 10:15 a.m.

Saturday, June 2 Training at TOYOTA PARK practice field, 10:15 a.m.

Sunday, June 3 Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew – TOYOTA PARK – 6:00 p.m.

Monday, June 4 Fire Reserves vs. Crew Reserves – TOYOTA PARK practice field – 10:00 a.m.