The international friendly kicks off in a few hours, Chicago Fire vs. Manchester United F.C. From Soldier Field on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago, here's all the vital info and numbers for this football match. … [Read more...] about Manchester United vs. Chicago Fire: World Football Challenge Game Notes
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Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson to Battle Chicago Fire, Heat
As the world famous Manchester United F.C. arrived in Chicago for an international friendly soccer match, they realized that they're not just battling the MLS Chicago Fire, but also Chicago's oppressive heat. "We came from a nice cool atmosphere in Seattle to a furnace, so it'll be a test for the players- both sides," said Sir Alex Ferguson during Thursday's media … [Read more...] about Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson to Battle Chicago Fire, Heat
Manchester United Midfielder Darren Fletcher: Health Update
Two days before Manchester United takes on the Chicago Fire in an international friendly, United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson gave the media an update on the health of central midfielder and 2010 vice-captain Darren Fletcher, who missed a large chunk of last season and suffered substantial weight loss after contracting a bad virus in late February. The illness forced him to … [Read more...] about Manchester United Midfielder Darren Fletcher: Health Update
Manchester United to Hold Clinic for Chicago Special Olympics
Fresh off their 7-0 drubbing of the Seattle Sounders yesterday in an international friendly, (a match in which Wayne Rooney had a hat trick despite playing just one half) Manchester United F.C. announced a soccer clinic with the Chicago chapter of the Special Olympics. … [Read more...] about Manchester United to Hold Clinic for Chicago Special Olympics
Manchester United at Chicago Fire, Soldier Field: Rosters & Preview
Our hometown Chicago Fire will take some time off from MLS play to participate in the World Football Challenge versus 19-time English Premier League Champion Manchester United at Soldier Field on Saturday, July 23 at 4:00 p.m. CT live on ESPN2/ESPN Deportes. The Fire, playing in their third match in seven days, will take on one of the EPL's marquee teams at the home of the … [Read more...] about Manchester United at Chicago Fire, Soldier Field: Rosters & Preview
Chicago Fire Welcome EPL’s Manchester United to Soldier Field
More than 50,000 tickets have been sold for the Chicago Fire’s World Football Challenge match against world-renowned English Premier League club Manchester United at Soldier Field on July 23 at 4:00 p.m. CT. It will be one of the biggest matches of "the beautiful game" to ever take place on the shores of Lake Michigan. The Chicago Fire vs. Manchester United soccer match at … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire Welcome EPL’s Manchester United to Soldier Field