Thursday, November 19, 2009

You could be next...


Think you have what it takes to play alongside your favorite Fire players? Show off your skills at the second ever Fire Open Tryout, being held this year on December 8 & 9 at the McCook Athletic & Expo Center. Registration is open now thru Dec 1 at 5pm CT on the Fire's website. Click here to get all the info!

Southtown Star - McBride, Fire Optimistic Star will Return in 2010

Nick Firchau's season end interview with Brian McBride. CLICK HERE to read it.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

A peek at the Fire front office


What do you get when around 50 front office staff come together for a Thanksgiving potluck lunch?...

...a whole lot of food to be thankful for!








(Left) Players empty out their lockers on the last day of training.
(Right) Mike Banner hugs it out with Chris Rolfe. Chris is heading to Denmark to play with Aalborg.









(Left) For players, it's a tradition to put the name tag from their locker on the wall when they leave the team.
(Right) Blanco gives a classic pose (with two of his bobbleheads mimicking in the background).

Thank You letter from Fire owner, Andrew Hauptman, to fans



..."our fans are truly remarkable in their passion and spirit. Time and time again, Fire fans demonstrate how special and invaluable they are to the team, as well as to the entire Chicago community. You really brought TOYOTA PARK to life during the playoffs and that was shown with our unprecedented two playoff sell-outs -- the largest crowds yet at our stadium. Our players fed off that energy - I fed off that energy. It was amazing..."

Click here to read full letter

Friday, November 13, 2009

RedEye Chicago - Ready, Aim, Fire!

Check out what RedEye has to say about tomorrow's Eastern Conference Championship match between your Chicago Fire and Real Salt Lake! CLICK HERE to read it.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Daily Herald - Playoffs Buzz Creates Fire Frenzy and Homefield Advantage

Check out Orrin Schwarz's piece on how the players feel about the response they're getting from fans and Chicago by CLICKING HERE.