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Fire break through with 1st victory of season

It was nowhere near a perfect performance, but the Fire have no complaints about Sunday's outcome. They snapped a season-opening three-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia...
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Fire to add Spanish midfielder Victor Perez

The Chicago Fire plan to add Spanish midfielder Victor Perez to its roster on a short term loan from Segunda División team Real Valladold. A team source confirmed the deal...
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Fire lose David Accam for game vs. Union

Chicago Fire forward David Accam will miss Sunday's home match against the Philadelphia Union after being called up Tuesday by Ghana's national team for international friendlies in France. Accam, who...
Fire coach Frank Yallop, center, returns to San Jose on Sunday, where he won an MLS title in 2003.

Fire break in another stadium Sunday in San Jose

As if worries over an anemic offense weren't enough, the Fire travel to San Jose, Calif., to help christen the Earthquakes' new $100 million Avaya Stadium on Sunday. They never...
An infection will sideline Chicago Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson for Saturday's match against Vancouver.

Infection sidelines Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson

Chicago Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson will sit out Saturday's home opener after an infection developed in his right arm during training this week. Johnson injured the arm during preseason training...
The Galaxy's Juninho and Fire's Quincy Amarikwa go for the ball during the first half.

Why are Fire still struggling to score?

The Fire managed one shot on goal in Friday's 2-0 loss in their Major League Soccer season opener at Los Angeles. That followed a preseason in which they scored just...