After the Fire's 1-0 win at Houston last Sunday, Chicago now has scored a goal a piece in each of the team's previous two road trips this season. The "Men in Red" also needed a late goal from Chad Barrett in the 85th minute on April 15 to salvage a 1-1 tie at Colorado in the Fire's first away match. Chicago will hope to improve upon its road scoring production, as the team will play its next two contests at New England (5/06) and in the Fire's first trip to Toronto FC at BMO Field (5/12).

Sarachan Adjusts for Injuries

After fielding the same starting 11 in Weeks 1 and 2, injuries to members of the Fire's first team line-up forced Head Coach Dave Sarachan to "shuffle the deck" as of late. Chicago's April 21 game against the Wizards saw the first start of the 2007 season for defender Dasan Robinson, who anchored the left back position while defender Gonzalo Segares pushed the left midfield attack instead of midfield stalwart Justin Mapp, who manned the opposite right midfield before pulling a left hamstring and walking himself off in the 55th minute. In Sunday's game at Houston, Sarachan opted for Senior International Thiago to man the right midfield while keeping the left-sided Robinson-Segares duo together in the 1-0 win. There was a sign of recovery on Sunday for midfielder Logan Pause, who came on to replace Thiago in the 84th minute for his first action since pulling a groin muscle in a 1-1 tie on April 15 at Colorado.

Rolfe's Stop-Start Shot up for Sierra Mist Goal of the Week Award

Fire forward Chris Rolfe scored the game's only goal in the 60th minute Sunday as the Fire defeated Houston Dynamo 1-0, the 24-year-old striker's second goal in four games played. The Kettering, Ohio native settled a long over-the-top pass from Gonzalo Segares just outside Houston's 18-yard box, took a few touches toward Dynamo defender Wade Barrett and made hit commit with a deft fake shot on goal before ripping a low left-footed strike that split three defenders and beat goalkeeper Pat Onstad for the eventual game-winner. Rolfe's skillful tally is one of five Sierra Mist Goal of the Week nominees for Week 4, and Fire fans can see the goal and vote for him online at www.mlsnet.com and www.chicago-fire.com.

Diego Gutierrez Receives White House Invite

Chicago Fire midfielder Diego Gutierrez has been honored for his work in the fight against malaria with an invitation to attend the White House last Wednesday, April 25 for a visit with President George W. Bush and the first lady in the Rose Garden. Wednesday was declared "Malaria Awareness Day" in the United States, as President Bush called on Americans to donate $10 for anti-malaria bed nets. Major League Soccer became involved in the battle against malaria through its community outreach initiative -- MLS W.O.R.K.S. -- collaborating with the Nothing But Nets and Malaria No More campaigns. For more information on malaria awareness, log on to www.NothingButNets.net or www.malariaNOMORE.org .

Fire Reserves Takes Show to Foxborough

The Chicago Fire Reserves (0-1-1 1 pt.) will see action again on Sunday, May 6, taking on the New England Revolution Reserves (1-0-0 3 pts.) at 6:30 p.m. CT in the second of a two-game doubleheader at Gillette Stadium. The Chicago Fire Reserves had to settle for a 1-1 tie in its previous Reserve Division match-up on April 22 against the Kansas City Wizards Reserves at TOYOTA PARK. Youth International defender Osei Telesford provided the Fire's lone goal after finishing off a back-heel assist from forward Calen Carr. A handball in the box was called against the "Men in Red" in the second half, giving Wizards forward Ryan Pore the game-tying penalty kick goal.

UIC Exhibition Earns Over $6,000 for Chicago SCORES

The Chicago Fire earned a 4-0 exhibition win over the University of Illinois – Chicago through light steady rain at Flames Field in downtown Chicago, Ill. Fire forward Chad Barrett opened scoring in the 30th minute, followed by a brace from midfielder Floyd Franks in the 56th and 60th minutes. A UIC own goal in the 75 ^th minute would be the game's final tally. The exhibition match raised over six thousand dollars for the Chicago SCORES, a non-profit after school program serving the North Lawndale and Little Village communities.

Blanco Watch

Cuauhté moc Blanco, the Chicago Fire's Designated Player signing, is currently enjoying a two-game point-scoring streak with Mexican First Division side Club América as it winds down its 2007 Clausura campaign. This past Sunday Blanco scored the game-tying goal in the 34th minute in a 2-1 América win over Monarcas Morelia, a Chicago Fire partner club. In Week 16 "Temo" started and played the full 90 minutes for América, registering an assist (Ricardo Rojas, 12') for the game's only goal in a 1-0 win over Atlante. Blanco will become an official member of the "Men in Red" on July 1 and will be eligible to play that day in Chicago's match-up with the Rapids at TOYOTA PARK (6:00 p.m. CT, Comcast SportsNet).

Quick Kicks vs. Revolution

· Sunday's television game broadcast will be tape-delayed for a 7:00 p.m. start on Comcast SportsNet.

· Fire lead the all-time regular season series against the Revs in shots (361), shots on goal (170), and corner kicks (143).

· Chicago goalkeeper Matt Pickens, defender Gonzalo Segares, and midfielders Chris Armas and Ivan Guerrero have started and played every minute for the "Men in Red" this season.

· Forward Chad Barrett celebrated his 22 birthday on Monday, April 30.

· Chicago forward Chris Rolfe is tied for eighth all-time (Hristo Stoitchkov) for career goals scored with 17.

· Fire midfielder and captain Chris Armas is tied for ninth all-time (Roman Kosecki) with 57 career shots on goal.