The Chicago Fire have just 2 wins this MLS season. But they looked pretty impressive to Manchester United F.C. on Saturday. This match-up between the Red Devils and the "Men in Red" was much closer than anyone expected. The Old Trafford outfit absolutely destroyed the Seattle Sounders, 7-0 in their last preseason friendly. Therefore, conventional wisdom held that this match … [Read more...] about Manchester United Defeat Chicago Fire 3-1 in World Football Challenge
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Manchester United vs. Chicago Fire: World Football Challenge Game Notes
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
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
Copa America: Uruguay defeats Peru, moves to final game
In the waning moments of the South American biannual soccer tournament it was clear that with a 2-0 win over Peru Uruguay, often called a giant-killer or surprise, announced themselves as one of the premier soccer clubs in the world. Both goals in the game were scored by Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez. His first came in the 52 minute, and the next only five minutes later, in … [Read more...] about Copa America: Uruguay defeats Peru, moves to final game
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
Copa America: Brazil, Chile out. Venezuela, Paraguay in.
In South America's bi-annual soccer contest, Brazil, a perennial favorite, and Chile, many's expected winner, have lost their respective games Sunday. Uruguay will play Peru in the semifinals on Tuesday. Paraguay faces Venezuela Wednesday. This is the first time that Venezuela has advanced to the semifinals in the history of the Copa America. … [Read more...] about Copa America: Brazil, Chile out. Venezuela, Paraguay in.