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Chicago Fire kickoff luncheon Sells Out

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By Paul M. Banks CHICAGO, IL- Fans and media alike came out to the 2010 Chicago Fire Kickoff Luncheon at the Swissotel Chicago yesterday. With 750 confirmed guests, the 2010 luncheon was the largest attended in the history of the club and the first sell out. All proceeds from tickets sold benefited the Chicago Fire Foundation, the charitable sector of the Chicago Fire Soccer … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire kickoff luncheon Sells Out

Fire tie TFC, another disappointing 2-2 performance

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By Alex Simon It was an ugly performance by both teams’ backlines Saturday night.  However, a late inexcusable mistake by a Fire substitute let the visiting TFC (Toronto FC) side off the hook.  Thus, the Fire played to a 2-2 tie against Toronto. While Chicago’s playmaker Cuauhtémoc Blanco was sidelined with a strained hamstring, TFC’s star player, DeRo (Dwayne De … [Read more...] about Fire tie TFC, another disappointing 2-2 performance

Burning for a Chicago Fire Match

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By Paul M. Banks Until Chicago’s Blackhawks and Bulls get their respective seasons going again, there’s a void right now for local fans yearning to see some live professional action. As usual, the Cubs are way out of playoff contention and their ticket prices remain ridiculously high. The Sox, with just slightly more reasonable entrance fees, are eliminated too. (Don’t … [Read more...] about Burning for a Chicago Fire Match