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Chicago Soccer Smolderings - 5/27: Section 8 Buses Last Call, All-In w Jim Curtin, Academy, PDL, DiBernardos & More

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The best stories of Chicago soccer in the past couple of days are after the break.  Victor Pineda scores in Portugal, Jeff Crandall goes All-In with Jim Curtin, the deadlines for the Section 8 buses to Columbus & Kansas City are coming up, Fire Academy and PDL stories all after the break.

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Firehouse EAST - Fire Fan Takeover of Columbus, 2011 Version

The deadlines for joining the bus trips for the games versus Sporting Kansas City and Columbus Crew are rapidly approaching.  Now is your last chance to sign up.

Upcoming Events & Tickets - Chicago Fire PDL vs. River City Rovers

The Chicago Fire PDL team is playing Saturday, May 28th against the River City Rovers at Evanston Township High School.  You can get more information and purchase tickets at the link.

Fire U-15/16 comes alive after break, scores twice to snap Sockers FC's shutout streak Chicagoland Soccer

Fire U-15/16 caps six-point weekend with complete victory over FC Milwaukee - Chicagoland Soccer

After scoring just 2 goals in their last 5 games, the U-15/16 Chicago Fire Academy team exploded for 5 goals in 2 games this past weekend.  First the team defeated local rival Sockers FC 2-0 thanks to goals from Joel Salmeron and Francisco Sajuan.  Next the team rolled over rivals to the north, FC Milwaukee.  Joel Salmeron and Francisco Sajuan scored again and Jesus Medina in the other goal.  The two results were a big boost for the team who only had 15 points in 10 games before this weekend.  Now the U-15/16 is threatening to win their division as the season winds down.

Fire U-17/18 can't capitalize on chances, settles for scoreless draw with Sockers FC - Chicagoland Soccer

Fire U-17/18 beats FC Milwaukee to run unbeaten streak to six matches - Chicagoland Soccer

The U-17/18 squad has been playing better soccer as of late but they couldn't get three points out of Sockers FC and had to settle for a 0-0 draw.  The next day the team finished off the hapless FC Milwaukee 3-1.  Joey Calistri had a brace while Luis Medina scored the other goal.  The victory put the U-17/18s just three points out of first place in the Great Lakes Division.  The U-15/16 and U-17/18 teams play Indiana United Academy at the Toyota Park Practice Field this Sunday, May 29th with the U-17/18s kicking off at 9:00 AM and the U-15/16 game starting at 11:30 AM.

Fire's Pineda nets as US U-18s draw Netherlands 1-1 | MLSsoccer.com

Chicago Fire Academy product Victor Pineda scored in the US-18s draw against the Netherlands U-18s in Lisbon, Portugal on Tuesday.  Pineda is one of the few players on the 30-man roster that hasn't made the bench just yet so it's great to see him being productive on the international stage.   

All-In With Jim Curtin | Chicago Fire Soccer Club

Team writer Jeff Crandall does an excellent All-In with Chicago Fire legend Jim Curtin, Director of Ticket Sales Mike Ernst, and Robert Jonas who wears many hats for covering the San Jose Earthquakes.  In fact, you might recognize his name already...

Pappa's absence opens doors for Chicago reserves | MLSsoccer.com

Sam Stejskal takes a brief look at Marco Pappa's absence and how it will affect the team.

Chicago Fire Juniors :: Youth Soccer

The Chicago Fire Juniors dominated almost every level of the High School Boys IL State Cup

2011 US Open Cup qualifying (PDL Central): Chicago Fire in firm command after Michigan loss in Cincinnati | TheCup.us - Full coverage of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup

The Chicago Fire PDL team looks like a good bet to qualify for the U.S. Open Cup as well.  The game against the River City Rovers mentioned above actually counts as part of a U.S. Open Cup qualifier.  Check out the link for the full details.

YouTube - ‪Toyota Park Today - Orr Barouch‬‏

Leah Hendrickson checks in with Orr Barouch on 'Toyota Park Today'.

 

Chicago Fire vs. San Jose U.S. Open Cup

Highlight video including video of the penalty kicks

The goals Chicago got were not all that impressive but at least they went in.  Sean Johnson provided a horrendous rebound situation that looks familiar to earlier plays this season.  I hope he is ready but that goal does not provide a great deal of confidence.

Just in case you want to read even more recaps of the game, here they are.

CUP COMEBACK  Trailing 2-0, Fire win in PKs to advance

FINALLY A WIN  Fire qualify for Open Cup on pks

USOC: Fire edge Quakes in PKs, through to round of 16 | MLSsoccer.com

U.S. Open Cup Qualifying: Chicago Fire Move Into Round Of 16 - SBNation.com

San Jose Earthquakes blow lead, lose to Chicago Fire on PKs - San Jose Mercury News

Fire win shootout, advance to Open Cup - Chicago Fire Blog - ESPN Chicago

Fire edge Quakes in PKs | Chicago Fire Soccer Club

Fire 3 Earthquakes 2 (PKs) - US Open Cup - Fire Confidential

Fire rallies for 5-4 penalty kick win - DailyHerald.com

USOC Do or Die | Chicago Fire Soccer Club (Preview)

 

Chicago Non-Fire Soccer

Neuqua Valley knocks off defending champs - YourSeason

The undefeated Neuqua Valley Wildcats (24-0) advance to today's Waubonsie Valley Sectional title game against Naperville North.

Naperville North defeats friends at Naperville Central - DailyHerald.com

Speaking of Naperville North, Orrin Schwarz does more than just write on the Chicago Fire.  Here's a good piece on a cross-town battle for playoff glory.

The Second Coming of Lubos Kubik | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs

Lubos Kubik's son is also named Lubos and also plays soccer.  There's a brief profile there.  I had no idea Kubik was living in Des Moines.

DiBernardos enjoy soccer success — Naperville news, photos and events — TribLocal.com

Story about Angelo DiBernardo and his daughter Vanessa.  Angelo played with the New York Cosmos from 1978-1984.  His daughter will be playing for the Chicago Red Stars this summer.

Illiana Christian girls win soccer regional

High school soccer game where Illiana Christian crushed their opponent 7-0.

Copa de Chicago Champions are team Digitas - Windy City Wanderers

Digitas beat the undefeated Leo Burnett in to win in the season finale and take home the coveted Copa de Chicago.

UEFA Champions League Final Watch Party - Old Town Social Club

There will be Watch Parties all around Chicagoland for the  UEFA Champions League Final but this one fell on our radar.

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Jay Nolly #1

Paolo Tornaghi #70 (I)

Defender

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Austin Berry #22

Arne Friedrich #23 (I)

Dan Gargan #3

Cory Gibbs #5

Hunter Jumper #99

Steven Kinney #28

Gonzalo Segares #13

Tony Walls #20

Kwame Watson-Siriboe #4

Midfielder

Sebastian Grazzini #10 (I)

Patrick Nyarko #14

Daniel Paladini #11

Marco Pappa #16 (I)

Pavel Pardo #17 (I)

Logan Pause #12

Victor Pineda #27

Rafael Robayo #88 (I)

Michael Videira #21

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Kheli Dube #7

Kellen Gulley #94

Dominic Oduro #8

Federico Puppo #9 (I)

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(I) denotes International player per MLS rules. Chicago Fire are currently allowed to sign up to 8 International players.

Players training with the team but not a part of the Chicago Fire roster:

Lucky Mkosana - SuperDraft Selection

Juan David Duque - Has contract with league

Chicago Fire 2012 Transactions

November 29, 2011

- Declined options on Jon Conway, Alec Dufty and Baggio Husidic

December 5, 2011

- Purchased the rights to Orr Barouch from Mexican club Tigres

- Traded first round selection in 2013 Supplemental Draft to Vancouver Whitecaps for Jay Nolly

December 6, 2011

- Re-signed Logan Pause to two-year contract extension

December 7, 2011

- Released Cristian Nazarit and Gabriel Ferrari

December 12, 2011

- Selected Kheli Dube in MLS Re-Entry Draft

January 9, 2012

- Signed Rafael Robayo on a free transfer.

January 11, 2012

- Signed Federico Puppo on a free transfer

January 12, 2012

- Selected Austin Berry with the #9 pick in the SuperDraft

- Selected Lucky Mkosana with the #23 pick in the SuperDraft

- Selected Hunter Jumper with the #28 pick in the SuperDraft

January 15, 2012

- Parted ways with Diego Chaves

January 17, 2012

- Selected Evans Frimpong with the #9 pick in the Supplemental Draft

- Selected Carl Woszczynski with the #15 pick in the Supplemental Draft

- Selected Tony Walls with the #47 pick in the Supplemental Draft

- Selected Justin Chavez with the #66 pick in the Supplemental Draft

January 18, 2012

- Re-signed Pavel Pardo to two-year contract extension

January 23, 2012

- Parted ways with Mike Banner

January 25, 2012

- Signed Kheli Dube

January 30, 2012

- Traded MLS right of first refusal for Wilman Conde to New York Red Bulls in exchange for allocation money

March 6, 2012

- Signed draft pick Hunter Jumper

March 7, 2012

- Signed Arne Friedrich on a free transfer

March 8, 2012

- Signed Paolo Tornaghi on a free transfer

March 11, 2012

- Waived Pari Pantazopoulos

March 15, 2012

- Signed draft pick Tony Walls

April 16, 2012

- Signed Chris Rolfe

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Major League Soccer has 152 slots for international players leaguewide. These slots are split equally among MLS' 19 teams. Teams may trade slots permanently or for short periods of time. Most MLS teams hold onto all 8 slots.

Number of Chicago Fire International spots: 8

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The allocation ranking is the mechanism used to determine which MLS club has first priority to acquire a U.S. National Team player who signs with MLS after playing abroad, or a former MLS player who returns to the League after having gone to a club abroad for a transfer fee. The allocation rankings may also be used in the event two or more clubs file a request for the same player on the same day. The allocations will be ranked in reverse order of finish for the 2010 season, taking playoff performance into account.

Once the club uses its allocation ranking to acquire a player, it drops to the bottom of the list. A ranking can be traded, provided that part of the compensation received in return is another club’s ranking. At all times, each club is assigned one ranking. The rankings reset at the end of each MLS League season.

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5. San Jose Earthquakes

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7. Portland Timbers

8. Chicago Fire

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