TV: DIRECT KICK, MLSLive.tv
RADIO: WRTO-1200 AM (Oscar Guzman, "Batata" DaSilva, Enrique "Tico" Fernandez)
TV: HDNet (Glenn Davis, Marcelo Balboa)
RADIO: WRTO-1200 AM (Oscar Guzman, "Batata" DaSilva, Enrique "Tico" Fernandez)
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The Chicago Fire (6-8-5, 23 pts.) will see double this week as they take on the Kansas City Wizards (2-9-6, 12 pts.) this Wednesday night (7:30 p.m. CT, DIRECT KICK, MLSLive.tv) at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. and Saturday night (7:30 p.m. CT, HDNet) in a return leg clash at TOYOTA PARK in Bridgeview.
** Sites/times subject to change. Please call 708.496.6726 to confirm training schedule. All times Central.
Monday, August 20 Training at
Tuesday, August 21 Training at
Wednesday, August 22
Thursday, August 23 Arrive from
Friday, August 24 Training at
Saturday, August 25
Sunday, August 19 OFF
"Chicago John Guppy
"Chicago Fire Soccer Weekly", a half-hour weekly soccer talk show, will air its next broadcast via WXAV 88.3 FM from the campus of Saint Xavier University (SXU) this Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 6:00 p.m. CT, and each week throughout the rest of the Fire's 2007 MLS campaign. Hosts Kevin Kellam, Angelo Bonadonna , and Terry Bonadonna will talk with Fire President/CEO John Guppy , as well as preview this week's games on versus Kansas City
Fire Sign Defender Wilman Conde
Chicago Fire Soccer announced today the signing of Colombian international defender Wilman Conde (pronounced will-mahn cōn-DAY) and will be available to play for the "Men in Red" pending work visa approval and the opening of a roster spot. Per Major League Soccer (MLS) and team policy, specific terms of the deal were not disclosed. Conde, 24, has been with Millonarios in the Mustang Cup first division since the 2006 season, where he played under Fire head coach Juan Carlos Osorio. The native of
Midfielder Willian Oliveira Waived
The Chicago Fire also announced Monday that the team has waived midfielder Willian Oliveira. As a result, the Fire have opened a Youth International slot on the team's 28-man full roster. The native of Sao Paulo, Brazil played eight games (four starts) for the "Men in Red" in 2007, his lone MLS career goal proving to be a game-tying one on June 3, helping the Fire defeat Columbus Crew 3-2 at TOYOTA PARK.
Blanco's Blast Up for Goal of the Week
Scoring his first MLS career goal in the 43rd minute against
Band "OK Go" Supports Fire in MLS Represent Campaign
Local Chicagoland band "OK Go" has contributed their talents to the new adidas "MLS Represent" campaign with the song "Here Comes the Fire" as the Chicago Fire's promotional song. MLS Represent is a call to action for all MLS fans, asking them to pick their favorite MLS team and support them via the originally created song by each local artist. Fans have the opportunity to customize music videos online using the anthems mashed-up with MLS footage and can then share their videos with friends and rivals, giving all
2007 Frank Klopas Golf Outing Set for September 10
On Monday, Sept. 10, the FireWorks for Kids Foundation will hold its sixth annual golf outing at Silver Lakes Country Club, in Orland Park, Ill. Former Fire forward Frank Klopas, who also serves on the Board of Directors for the FireWorks for Kids Foundation, gives his name and support to this golf outing. Celebrities who have attended in the past have included: Billy Pierce, Gene Heiser, Willy Roy, Paul Popovich, Ronnie Bull, Mike Pyle, Bill Wennington, Bob Love, and Billy Leagans. The entire Chicago Fire team and coaching staff will be on hand for the day as well. Every foursome will golf with a celebrity in a scramble format. The day will include 18 holes of golf with a chance to win a car, lunch, a cocktail reception, and conclude with a buffet dinner and prizes. For more information please call the FireWorks For Kids Foundation at 708-496-6740 or e-mail jyavitz@chicago-fire.com.
The Professor :: Juan Carlos Osorio (2-1-1)
Juan Carlos Osorio became only the third coach in the Chicago Fire coaching family, following Bob Bradley (1998-02) and Dave Sarachan (2003-07) on July 9, 2007. Osorio, 46, steps in after a successful stint from 2006-07 as manager for Club Deportivo Los Millonarios, one of the most storied clubs in the Fútbol Profesional Colombiano (Copa Mustang). The Colombian native, known as "El Profesor" in his country of birth, led the Bogotá-based club to an 11-6-7 record during the 2007 Finalizacion (closing) season and a fourth place finish out of 18 teams in the Mustang Cup. Osorio's management helped Millonarios qualify for the 2006 Copa Sudamericana, one of the top club competitions in
Join the Fire's Fight Against Malaria
Join Chicago Fire midfielder Diego Gutierrez in the battle against malaria. Major League Soccer joined the effort 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 and how to donate, log on to www.NothingButNets.net or www.malariaNOMORE.org.
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