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NEWS: The club has signed veteran forward Robert Earnshaw on a free transfer.

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MLS Disciplinary Committee Suspends and Fines LA Galaxy Midfielder David Beckham; Fines Arena and Marsch NEW YORK (July 5, 2012) – The MLS Disciplinary Committee has suspended LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for his confrontational and provocative behavior during and immediately following the Galaxy’s 4-3 loss at San Jose on June 30. The Committee considered his conduct unacceptable and detrimental to the League’s public image. Beckham will serve his suspension this Sunday when the Galaxy travel to face the Chicago Fire at 3 p.m. ET (ESPN). The Committee also levied undisclosed fines for public criticism of the officials to LA Galaxy Coach Bruce Arena and Montreal Impact Coach Jesse Marsch. Fines collected will be donated to the charitable partners of MLS W.O.R.K.S. and the MLS Players Union. Source: MLS Press Release sent to Hot Time in Old Town

"The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Seattle Sounders FC forward Eddie Johnson an undisclosed amount for making an inappropriate gesture as he was leaving the field after the April 28 game against the Chicago Fire."

MLS Press Release

"This kid can be a striker, he can play attacking midfield, and we can play him in different spots," Klopas said. "He gives us some different options."

Fire sign Brazilian midfielder Alex to help shore up attack

Michael Ballack and his representatives are in deep negotiations with Major League Soccer, Goal.com has learned. Sources from both sides have confirmed that MLS Executive VP Todd Durbin initiated talks that would bring the former Germany captain and current Bayer Leverkusen midfielder to North America. A source close to the player revealed that Durbin listed five teams interested in bringing Ballack onboard, including New York, Montreal, Chicago, Philadelphia and Seattle.

Goal.com

[Chicago Fire spokesperson]: "The Chicago Fire are not interested in signing German international Michael Ballack as was reported today by Goal.com. There is no substance to this rumor."

Josip Mikulic and Yamith Cuesta are both out for the 2012 Chicago Fire plans. Information comes from both a Frank Klopas conference call and follow-up information from Chicago Fire team writer Jeff Crandall. More on this later tonight.

Just confirmed... Wednesday's #Allin podcast round table will feature @orrinsoccer @samstejskal @FireConf & @HotTimeOldTown

@JefeCrandall, Chicago Fire team writer Jeff Crandall on Twitter, confirms that the All-In Podcast on 3/23 will feature the Daily Herald's Orrin Schwarz, Chicago Fire's Sam Stejskal, Fire Confidential's Guillermo Rivera, and HotTimeInOldTown's Tweed Thornton! All-Star Lineup you don't want to miss!

"My mom just told me .. Cj chicago fire has 2 be onfire to make the play off's . She is damn rite !!! Lets do it brotherss fire on fire" - Collins John on Twitter GREAT to see the players fired up. Make it happen - we believe in you

http://twitter.com/cjohnzz/status/25334709436