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What's next for Fire?
Although the Fire matched last season's playoff run, expectations were higher this time because of the team's much improved roster, including the addition of Brian McBride. With owner Andrew Hauptman not afraid to make changes, everyone from...Tags: Wilman Conde
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The life of Brian
There is about an hour of autumn sunlight There is about an hour of autumn sunlight left on a chilly weekday afternoon in Arlington Heights' Centennial Park, a luxuriant green expanse surrounded by well-kept suburban homes. Squealing clusters of exuberant...Tags: Dick Butkus, Celebrity, Starbucks Corporation, John Kerr, Athletes
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Major League Soccer stars go on loan in off-season
Major League Soccer has stumbled on something new to do with its big-name stars during the off-season -- ship them off on loan deals to foreign clubs.
The Galaxy's David Beckham paved the way by arranging to spend a couple of months with AC Milan in...Tags: Bars and Clubs, Soccer, Landon Donovan, Dining and Drinking, Basketball
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Columbus eliminates Chicago Fire
Tribune reporterCOLUMBUS, Ohio — The team that was built to win this season will have to wait until next year. The Fire lost 2-1 to the Columbus Crew in Thursday night's MLS Eastern Conference final at Crew Stadium, ending a season full of promise and high...Tags: Brian McBride, John Thorrington, Jon Busch, Soccer, Justin Mapp
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Fire season in review, plus a preview
With the Fire's season now over, fans have been reflecting on it and thinking about the future. Here's our take on the 2008 season as well as a glimpse at 2009. What went wrong? Fire coach Denis Hamlett had one of Major League Soccer's best rosters to...Tags: Andy Herron, Gonzalo Segares, Bakary Soumare, Tomasz Frankowski, Chris Rolfe
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Frankowski finished—with Fire
When Polish forward Tomasz Frankowski signed with the Fire in February, his plan was to play one year and retire. But after spending much of the season on the bench, Frankowski now wants to play another year—and not with the Fire.
After...Tags: Jon Busch, Brian McBride, Soccer, Bakary Soumare, Tomasz Frankowski
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Fire loans Blanco to Mexican team
Tribune staff reporterCuauhtemoc Blanco is going back to the Mexican league, but the Fire says it's only temporary. The Fire midfielder has been loaned to Mexico's Santos Laguna, which needed a striker after leading goal scorer Christian Benitez injured his right leg Sunday....Tags: Soccer, Landon Donovan, David Beckham
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South American stars sure to add intrigue to today's MLS Cup final
Today's MLS Cup final between New York and Columbus in Carson, Calif., will mark several firsts as the league ends its 14th season. This is the first time either team has reached the title game, and it's the first time the winner will hoist the newly...Tags: Soccer, Baseball, Landon Donovan, Major League Baseball, ESPN
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Fire's Conde is content for now
Tribune reporterFire players swarmed the northwest corner of the Toyota Park field immediately after the team took a 2-0 lead against the New England Revolution in last Thursday's playoff game. Bakary Soumare covered much of the group with his long, outstretched arms...Tags: Wilman Conde, Soccer, Baseball, Gonzalo Segares, Major League Baseball
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Sigi Schmid makes it back to the MLS Cup final
Sigi Schmid is coming home.
The former UCLA coach who led the Galaxy to a trio of trophies before being ignominiously shunted aside by AEG, on Thursday night coached the Columbus Crew into the 2008 MLS Cup final at the Home Depot Center.
Whether the...Tags: Major League Baseball, Gonzalo Segares, ESPN, Alexi Lalas, Jon Busch
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Fire changes the picture
Tribune staff reporterGonzalo Segares has had a hard time trying to forget the 2005 Eastern Conference final against the New England Revolution. The Fire defender's game-tying goal in stoppage time was disallowed because of an offside call. The Revolution won the game and...Tags: Steve Ralston, Major League Baseball, Gonzalo Segares, Chris Rolfe, Jon Busch
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No regrets, but Armas misses playing
Tribune staff reporterChris Armas misses being one of the guys. He misses hearing the fans as he walks onto the field before games. He even misses the smell of the grass when it's wet. "I wish that feeling would go away," said Armas, who spent 10 seasons with the Fire...Tags: Jon Busch, John Thorrington, Soccer, Chris Armas, Injuries
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