Fire-Crew Preview (AP)
Published 11/13/2008 at Yahoo! Sports - MLS News
Sigi Schmid was named MLS Coach of the Year this week after leading the Columbus Crew back to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2002. Schmid and the Supporters' Shield-winning Crew now look to extend an already impressive season when they host the Chicago Fire on Thursday with an opportunity to advance to their first MLS Cup.
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