http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:57:05 -0700 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:04:13 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m11d6-New-England-Revolution-21-Chicago-Fire-making-a-bad-team-look-good?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner Jay Heaps plays an open-style of game, not needing a ball in frame to put this challenge on Prideaux (AP Photo, October 15th, 2009) When the Fire were set to met New England in the post-season for the fifth year in a row and the fourth time this sea... Recap MLS Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:04:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m11d6-New-England-Revolution-21-Chicago-Fire-making-a-bad-team-look-good?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Fire--Revs-prepreview-links?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner Here's a more or less exhaustive list of all the essential reading to get ready for the decisive game at Toyota Park.  The Fire lost 2-1 in Foxboro.  If the Fire even the aggregate-goal series after 90 minutes an extra 30 minutes wil... Video Preview Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:03:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Fire--Revs-prepreview-links?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Morning-After-Links-New-England-Revolution-21-Chicago-Fire?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner Despite an energetic opening, the Fire fell flat in New England conceding two goals on set pieces.  Here's the reaction around the web: ESPNChicago -- missed opportunities Goal.com -- Sharlie Joseph awarded Player ... Recap Morning After Hot Links MLS Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:43:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Morning-After-Links-New-England-Revolution-21-Chicago-Fire?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Cuauhtemoc-Blanco-to-leave-Chicago-Fire-for-Veracruz?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner Cuauhtemoc Blanco will leave Chicago Fire at season's end for Mexican second-division club Veracruz.   In a statement on his Web site, Blanco said he will start playing for Veracruz in January.  The move appears to be motivated b... Roster Moves Cuauhtémoc Blanco MLS Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:41:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Cuauhtemoc-Blanco-to-leave-Chicago-Fire-for-Veracruz?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Looking-back-at-New-England?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner We meet again, and again, and again . . .  (AP Photo) The Fire faced New England three time this past season.  Twice in league play and once more in the SuperLiga.  Let's take a look back before we look ahead.   May 9th -- C... Preview MLS Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:39:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Looking-back-at-New-England?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Morning-After-Links-Chicago-Fire-10-Chivas-USA?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner If you missed last night's game you probably stayed warm and dry and don't feel feverish today.  But you also didn't have the pleasure of seeing Chivas repeatedly confuse defense with attack missing their own net twice before eventually heading ... Recap Highlights Morning After Hot Links Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:12:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Morning-After-Links-Chicago-Fire-10-Chivas-USA?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Beating-Chivas-in-five-easy-steps?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner The Fire head into their final game of the season needing a result to assure a berth in the MLS Cup playoffs.  Of course, the club can still back into the playoffs with a loss -- if either D.C., Colorado, or Dallas fail to win -- but with the... Preview Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:41:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Beating-Chivas-in-five-easy-steps?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Chicago-Fire-00-New-England--Revolution-limping-towards-the-playoffs?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner Just one of those days (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle,Julio Cortez) What has seemed assured since the Fire lineup boasted both McBride and Blanco, has still not been decided with just one match left to play in the regular season.  A scoreless draw... Recap Highlights Video Cuauhtémoc Blanco Brian McBride Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:34:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Chicago-Fire-00-New-England--Revolution-limping-towards-the-playoffs?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Catching-up-with-some-links-1015?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner I'm in the process of breaking down the odds of the Fire putting together a deep playoff run, but in the mean time here are some links to get you caught up on what's happening with the team:Section 8 has organized a Supporters' Player of the Year awa... Video Wednesday Morning Hot Links The Fans USMNT Injuries Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:08:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Catching-up-with-some-links-1015?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m8d25-MLS-Examiner-Week-22-Power-Ranking-my-ballot?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner The Crew inch ever-closer to a second consecutivecelebration.  (AP Photo) By virtue of stockpiling 15 points in five games, the Crew hang on to their top spot in the rankings, despite their idle week.  Columbus can thank the lackadaisical ... Power Rankings Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:56:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m8d25-MLS-Examiner-Week-22-Power-Ranking-my-ballot?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m8d18-MLS-Examiner-Week-22-Power-Ranking-my-ballot?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner Gino Padula celebrates the Crew's return to top form. AP Photo/Gus Ruelas The Dynamo are finally dethroned by the Schelotto-less Crew, as Columbus reamains unbeaten at home and dangerous on the road.  Columbus' recent form ensures that the race... Power Rankings Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:29:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m8d18-MLS-Examiner-Week-22-Power-Ranking-my-ballot?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Fire-lose-SuperLiga-Final-on-penalty-kicks-match-reports?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner Itamar Batista's back post flick sent the match to penalty kicks. (AP Photo)The Fire lost their first SuperLiga Final despite dictating the pace and flow of the game throughout ninety minutes of regulation. A moment of brilliance from Itamar Batist... SuperLiga Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:24:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Fire-lose-SuperLiga-Final-on-penalty-kicks-match-reports?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m8d5-SuperLiga-Final-scouting-Tigres?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner The Fire get their first chance at silverware tonight as they battle Tigres UANL in the SuperLiga Final at Toyotoa Park (7 p.m. Central, Telefutura).  The clubs met last in the group stages and the Fire suffered a 2-1 loss, their only in SuperLi... Highlights Video Preview Injuries SuperLiga Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:14:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m8d5-SuperLiga-Final-scouting-Tigres?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m8d4-MLS-Examiner-Week-20-Power-Ranking-my-ballot?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner Stuart Holden's return from national team duty came with a late game-winning goal (Townson, AP) Houston retains its top spot in the rankings with an offensive clinic that netted four goals against D.C United.  Meanwhile, the Fire inch up the... Power Rankings Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:52:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m8d4-MLS-Examiner-Week-20-Power-Ranking-my-ballot?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Chicago-Fire-10-Real-Salt-Lake-substance-over-styled?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner   Blanco's absence was felt, and not just by the photographers. (Douglas C. Pizac, AP) Denis Hamlett trotted out his best available team to face the struggling Royals on Saturday night in Toyota Park, but unfortunately neither Cuauhtémoc... Recap Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:35:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Chicago-Fire-10-Real-Salt-Lake-substance-over-styled?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m7d29-MLS-Examiner-Week-19-Power-Ranking-my-ballot?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner What can you make of the Colorado Rapids? (AP Photo) The top of the rankings is starting to have a familiar look to is, as Columbus regains its form, but the early season successes of Real Salt Lake, Toronto FC, and the Kansas City Wizards has faded ... Power Rankings Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:37:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m7d29-MLS-Examiner-Week-19-Power-Ranking-my-ballot?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Seattle-Sounders-FC-00-Chicago-Fire-match-reports?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner Five point blank saves, three rattled posts, two clearances off the line, two red card ejections, one indignant Swede and countless tempers flaring.  The Fire required a heaping helping of good fortune and a brilliant game between the post f... Video Morning After Hot Links USMNT Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:41:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Seattle-Sounders-FC-00-Chicago-Fire-match-reports?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m7d21-MLS-Examiner-Week-18-Power-Ranking-my-ballot?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner Seattle jumps into third in the newest rankings (AP Photo) After a two week hiatus, my ballot for the MLS Examiner Power Rankings is back.  While there has been some serious movement at the top, the bottom still has a familiar (and for Fire sup... Power Rankings Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:06:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m7d21-MLS-Examiner-Week-18-Power-Ranking-my-ballot?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m7d18-McBrides-extended-absence-raises-questions?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner Does the shoulder have another fist pump left in it? (AP Photo) The Fire announced on Friday that  World Cup veteran, Fulham legend and the namesake of Craven Cottage's McBride's pub, Brian McBride, was set to miss three to four months after ha... Brian McBride Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:12:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m7d18-McBrides-extended-absence-raises-questions?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m7d1-MLS-Examiner-Week-15-Power-Ranking-my-ballot?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner Omar Cummings' missed PK was the turning point in Colorado's 3-nil loss in Seattle.  (Zalubowski/AP) There was a bit of teetering at the top this week, but with no challengers within striking distance, the Dynamo retained their top spot. The b... Power Rankings Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:13:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4910-Chicago-Fire-Examiner~y2009m7d1-MLS-Examiner-Week-15-Power-Ranking-my-ballot?cid=exrss-Chicago-Fire-Examiner