Chicago Fire vs. Real Salt Lake - MLS #11- Preview
Can the Fire build some momentum heading into a busy week which includes a 3rd round US Open Cup match? Traveling to RSL will certainly prove to be a tough test for Frank and company
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Fire vs. Union - MLS #10 - Preview
Deja vu? Not quite. The Fire head to Philadelphia to take on the Union in a rematch of last week's game. Can the Fire finally take 3 points away from home for the first time in 2013?
Fire vs. Union - MLS #9 - Preview
The Fire host the Philadelphia Union Saturday afternoon in the first part of a home and home series. Will Frank and company be able to stop the Union attack and finally get their own going? I certainly think so
Chicago Fire vs. Montreal Impact - MLS #8- Preview
The Fire look to continue their winning ways as they head up to Montreal to take on the Impact who have been impressive so far in this young season. Can the Men in Red keep their recent winning ways going?
Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew - MLS #7- Preview
The Fire look to bounce back from a disappointing loss versus Houston last week, as they entertain that Yellow Team at Toyota Park on Saturday night
Chicago Fire vs. Houston Dynamo - MLS #6 - Preview
As the Fire ride the momentum of last week's win, they look to cause another upset when they travel to Houston. Hopefully they do not feel the "Orange Crush" but do some crushing of their own to bring the 3 points back to Chicago.
Chicago Fire vs. NYRB - MLS #5- Preview
The Fire look to bounce back after a 4-1 loss to Chivas USA. It won't be easy, but the Men in Red will hopefully get some positive momentum going as they welcome a strong New York Red Bulls team to Toyota Park on Sunday
Chicago Fire vs. Chivas USA - MLS #4 - Preview
The Fire look to go into a bye week on a winning note as they host Chivas USA on Sunday. Forecasts are predicting it to be a cold and snowy afternoon in Chicago. Will we see a Fire "W" or a Fire goal or even the appearance of the yellow ball? Let's h
Chicago Fire vs. SKC - MLS #3 - Preview
A reeling Fire side will head into KC hoping to create a bit of good news. The team and the fans could certainly use it after such a rocky start to 2013
Words About Shapes: Fire v Ningland - MLS #2
Losing the team's top two organizers creates ripples through roster and tactical selection
Chicago Fire vs. Revolution - MLS #2 - Preview
A heated rival of the Fire rolls into Toyota Park Saturday night as the Men in Red look to make a statment and rebound from last week's loss
Words About Shapes: LA v. Chicago - MLS #1
Sean Spence talks bechamel and acid jazz while assessing the tactical possibilities for the Fire's first league game of the year
MLS #1 - Chicago Fire vs. LA Galaxy - Preview
In just over 24 hours, the Fire will christen the 2013 season by facing the defending MLS champs in their house. The Men in Red will look to bring home 3 points from a side that no longer features David Beckham and will be missing Landon Donovan
Chicago Fire 2013 Season Preview
The Chicago Fire improved dramatically between the 2011 and 2012 seasons, returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2009. Will they improve again in 2013?
2013 MLS Season Previews and Links
2013 Season Previews are starting to pop up on the interwebs. Here is what they have to say about the Chicago Fire.
Chicago Fire vs. Houston Dynamo - Preview
It won't be a picnic...
MLS #34 - Fire vs. D.C. United - Preview
The Fire will attempt to claim second place in the East and their first home win against D.C. since 2006 this Saturday afternoon.
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Ruben's Thoughts On The DC Game
HTIOT's very own Ruben Tisch appeard on Black And Red United's podcast the other night to talk about Saturday's matchup. The Podcast, called the Filibuster, covers a variety of topics, but most...
MLS #33 Preview: Turf or Nothin'
The New England Revolution stink. Jay Heaps' squad are just 7-17-8 on the year, and yet, they were able to give The New York Red Bulls a game, coming back to tie it in the 91st minute in September....
MLS #32 - Fire vs. Red Bulls - Preview
If you could ever imagine having a nightmare about a Chicago Fire game, it would have likely looked and played out much like Wednesday night's horror show vs. Philly. As the saying goes, despite the loss the team is still "alive to fight another day
Union Crash the Anniversary Party; Win 3-1
The celebration of the Chicago Fire's 15th anniversary was put on hold because they forgot to pick up their present- a win.
MLS #31- Fireside Chat With Brotherly Game
Scott Kessler over at Brotherly Game accommodated my request once again for a questions exchange. It's fitting that Chris Rolfe had a big game the last time these two teams met. He is on an even...
Motivated Fire side looks to batter the Union
The Fire will look to bounce back from a rough game in KC as they face off against the Union at Toyota Park Wednesday night. The Men in Red should be highly motivated to shake off the KC loss and add another notch to the win column.
MLS #30 - Chicago Fire vs. Sporting KC - Preview
Tomorrow night's titanic matchup will determine who comes out of the battle in 1st place. Sporting KC will have to deal with a scorching hot Fire team that is hitting its stride at the perfect time.
To Be Or Not To Be (A Rival) Sporting Kansas City
Rivalries are born, not made. Except in Kansas City apparently. But have they succeeded?
Post-Match Chalkboard: Such a Yellow Team
The lone Columbus goal on Saturday was the one blemish on a performance that was an all around butt-whipping. This game should have been a shutout for the Fire.
