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Mike Magee featured in MLS Overlap

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Our Magic Mike is featured in the new edition of Overlap, MLS' digital magazine for tablet devices. Follow the link to download for Android or iPad.

Third Jersey Design Contest

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Probably should be just Mike Magee's face.

Fire sign defender Francis

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While Sega is a consistent defender, more depth in his column frees up Hunter Jumper as CB backup. Also, does Steven Kinney still exist?

NYC-FC is now reality

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New York City receives second MLS club, scheduled to play in 2015. How do you thing this will change the face of MLS?

Doesn't look like Robbie Rogers will be joining the Fire any time soon

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He's announced he's stepping away from soccer. Oh, and that he's gay. Frankly the first part is more important to me.

SBI reports Duka-Oduro trade finalized

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Ives says sources confirm that the Fire have traded Dominic Oduro to the Columbus Crew for Dilly Duka. Not many other details or any official word from the teams or MLS yet.

Federico Puppo Loaned Out for 2013 Season

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Puppo wil head to Ecuador to play for LDU Quito.

MLS Rumors: Fire linked with Iván Marcone

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Just a rumor on the MLS site. Marcone is a 22 year-old Argentine midfielder. He has one goal in 112 appearances. His one goal for Arsenal de Sarandí can be found on YouTube here.

Toyota Park Debt Concerns in Bridgeview

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In the sunshine and rainbow world of Chicago/Chi-suburb politics, Toyota Park promised some nice profits. Now, the burden of debt will fall on Bridgeview residents.

Hot Cast In Old Town #17: End of the Line

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The gang returns for the season finale of Hot Cast In Old Town! After a lengthy post-season hiatus, the crew returns to review the 2012 Chicago Fire season, talk about the positional battles on the Fire roster, nominate Game of the Year, Worst Game of the Year, and Moment of the Year, and predict MLS Cup. Also, Stephen does his best Rudy impression, Tweed battles the mute button, Stephen discusses the merits of signing a bald player, Nick is out charming women at film school (allegedly), and Gregg plays Santa Claus recognizing and rewarding the contributors of the Hot Cast throughout the year. Host: Gregg Mixdorf Panelists: Tweed Thornton, Stephen Piggott Producer: Nick Fedora