Fire Players Around the Town
Fans of the Fire should be on lookout as members of the “Men in Red” make public appearances around Chicagoland this week. On Saturday, Aug. 11, Fire defender C.J. Brown will be signing autographs at Soccer 2000, located at 136 Odgen Ave. in Downers Grove, Ill. from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. CT. Fire forward Calen Carr and defender Jordan Russolillo will on hand to sign autographs at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Soccer Tournament this Sunday, Aug. 12, from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. CT at the Foster Soccer Fields, located at Foster Ave. and Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. Sparky, the official mascot of the Chicago Fire, will appear at the National Night Out at the Bridgeview Village Hall,
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Fire Super-20s in North American Finals Championship Game
The Chicago Fire Super-20 team advanced to the final game of the Super-20 League North American Finals tournament in
Led by a hat trick effort from forward Braden Fleak, the Fire Super-20s began the tournament with a 3-2 win over Diablo Valley Soccer Club on Aug. 2, but lost their second game against
The club played its second game of the day against another MLS developmental club, Red Bull
“We’ll probably look back in five years and talk about Saturday, Aug. 4 as being the day that the Chicago Fire player development program arose,” said Chicago Fire Premier President John Dorn. “In the first year the Chicago Fire Premier put together a Super-20 team, they make the national championship. That’s a pretty good accomplishment and sets the bar for the future.”
“Chicago
“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, August 7, at 6:00 p.m. CT, and each week throughout the rest of the Fire’s 2007 MLS campaign. Host Kevin Kellam and guest-host Terry Bonadonna will talk with Fire defender Gonzalo Segares, who has played every minute of the 2007 “Men in Red” campaign. Fans are encouraged to call in at 708.429.0463 to talk about all things Fire-related - live over the airwaves and the internet, with podcasts available through Chicago Fire or WXAV subscriptions on iTunes. For more information visit www.wxav.com or www.chicago-fire.com.
Fire to Scrimmage Fire Premier on Friday
On Friday, Aug. 10, the Chicago Fire will play in a scrimmage against the Chicago Fire Premier of the United Soccer League’s Premier Development League (PDL) at 9:00 a.m. CT on the
Iron Man Chris Armas Hits 400
Chicago Fire midfielder and captain Chris Armas played in the 400th game of his professional career in Saturday’s 0-0 draw against the Columbus Crew. The MLS and “Fire Original” has competed for three teams in his fourteen-year career: the Long Island Rough Riders (1994-95), the Los Angeles Galaxy (1996-97), and the Chicago Fire (1998-present). He has appeared in 262 regular season games, 37 playoff matches, 20 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup games, 11 CONCACAF Champions Cup matches, and four international friendlies. Armas played six years for the United States Men’s National Team, totaling 66 caps. The 34-year-old captain is third on the Fire’s all-time games played list with 204 games, trailing C.J. Brown (236) and Zach Thornton (215).
Bob Bradley Inducted into “Ring of Fire” Saturday
Former Fire head coach Bob Bradley was inducted into the prestigious “Ring of Fire” Hall of Fame this Saturday at
Bradley patrolled the Fire sideline from the team’s inaugural season in 1998 until 2002, posting an impressive record of 82-54-15 during the club’s first five years. The former Fire boss also led the “Men in Red” to three championship victories in that time: the 1998 MLS Cup and the 1998 and 2000 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Championships. While with the Fire, Bradley’s 82 victories made him the winningest coach in MLS history, a title he still holds today with 124 MLS career wins through nine seasons, including stints with the MetroStars (2003-2005) and Chivas
About the Ring of Fire
The “Ring of Fire” tribute began in 2003 in an effort to honor members of the Chicago Fire who have made the team a successful organization and who displayed the qualities the club embodies: leadership, dedication and integrity. The Fire’s unique Hall of Fame – the first created by any Major League Soccer club – began in 2003, when then-General Manager Peter Wilt chose former Fire captain Peter Nowak to become the inaugural member. Since then, only active members have voted on the next honoree. Nowak chose a hometown hero into the select group in 2004 by nominating
Wanchope Makes Fire Debut Saturday
Chicago Fire Soccer announced last Friday, August 3, that forward Paulo Wanchope had been awarded his work visa and as a result was available to head coach Juan Carlos Osorio for the game Saturday against the Columbus Crew. The 31-year-old striker came on for forward Chad Barrett in the 58th minute to record his first-ever minutes with the “Men in Red”. Wanchope is one of four Senior Internationals on on the 18-man Senior Roster, filling the slot vacated by defender Jim Curtin, as he has been placed on the season-ending injury list alongside Fire defender Jordan Russolillo.
Defenders Jim Curtin, Jordan Russolillo Out for Remainder of 2007
Curtin has been placed on the season-ending injury list, effective as of Friday, August 3. The 28-year-old Oreland, Pa. native played in 11 contests (10 starts) for the “Men in Red” through the 2007 campaign before suffering a serious labral tear (shoulder) injury against the Kansas City Wizards on April 21. A 2001 MLS SuperDraft third round pick, Curtin has played in 151 games (135 starts) for a total of 12,408 minutes played, and in that time has contributed four goals and six assists throughout his seven-year career.
Joining Curtin on the season-ending injury list is sophomore defender Jordan Russolillo. The 23-year-old Southern Connecticut State product saw spot time this season, making his first team MLS debut for the “Men in Red” on June 3 at home versus the Columbus Crew. The 2006 MLS SuperDraft third round pick is out for the remainder of the season due to a right hip laberal tear.
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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