More than a third of the MLS season remains for the Chicago Fire, but last night may very well have been a turning point for the team as the Men in Red rallied for a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution. The win puts them three points ahead of the Revs, in sole possession of fourth place in the Eastern Conference and right into the thick of a crowded playoff hunt. The … [Read more...] about Fire earns three crucial points in 2-1 comeback win over New England
Freddie Ljungberg
When reporters meet their heroes (aka my experience with Freddie Ljungberg and Thierry Henry) Part 2
Journalists aren't supposed to have biases, I get that. Makes a good amount of sense in theory. In practice, however, it's safe to say that most people who cover sports were sports fans before they became sports reporters, and true sports fandom is not something that can just be tossed aside- thus, while it is noble to try to be completely objective, we all have biases … [Read more...] about When reporters meet their heroes (aka my experience with Freddie Ljungberg and Thierry Henry) Part 2
When reporters meet their heroes (aka my experience with Thierry Henry and Freddie Ljungberg) Part 1
Journalists aren't supposed to have biases, I get that. Makes a good amount of sense in theory. In practice, however, it's safe to say that most people who cover sports were sports fans before they became sports reporters, and true sports fandom is not something that can just be tossed aside- thus, while it is noble to try to be completely objective, we all have biases … [Read more...] about When reporters meet their heroes (aka my experience with Thierry Henry and Freddie Ljungberg) Part 1
Record crowd sees five designated players, zero goals as Fire and Red Bulls draw
A crowd of 21,868- the largest crowd ever to watch the Chicago Fire in Toyota Park- saw a 0-0 stalemate between the Fire and the New York Red Bulls, but still probably left happy after seeing one of the biggest concentrations of international stars in the leagues history. A record five Designated Players took the pitch in Bridgeview, with Freddie Ljungberg and Nery … [Read more...] about Record crowd sees five designated players, zero goals as Fire and Red Bulls draw
New stars collide as Fire host Red Bulls
Given the current standings and the rivalry between the cities, a Fire-RedBulls match was always going to be a big one for supporters of the two teams. However, when the two teams play on Sunday at Toyota Park, there will be soccer fans from across the country- and beyond- tuning in. These people won't be watching just because the Fire can make up some crucial ground in … [Read more...] about New stars collide as Fire host Red Bulls