Match Recap: DC UNITED v FIRE

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 Match Recap:  DC UNITED v FIRE
May 8 --- MLSNet.com: Chicago seems to have the formula to win at RFK. --- They bent a little, never leaked and took advantage of their opportunities to hold back D.C. United in a 2-0 victory on a slick turf at the venerable old grounds. --- The Fire continued their stifling defensive play and jumped one point ahead of Columbus into first place in the Eastern Conference after seven games (5-1-1). [link]

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Match Recap and Videos — CHICAGO FIRE @ DC UNITED
Published 5/10/2008 by Ric at The World's Beautiful Game
It was a really great night for the Fire while visiting RFK Stadium to take on the 4-time MLS Cup champions DC United.  In this nationally televised primetime match on ESPN networks, Chicago improved their record to 5-1-1 with a 2-0 win.  This is the first match of round 7, so the victory moves them for the moment to the top of the Eastern Conference table. Blanco’s great goal in the second hour is likely to be an MLS Goal of the Week nominee, WATCH HERE MLSNet.com Match Recap Official match highlights (4:37 min.) from ESPN

VIDEOS - Fire sets RFK alight
Published 5/10/2008 by Mr. Adventure at MLS Expansion And Development
... Fire while visiting RFK Stadium to take on the 4-time MLS Cup champions DC United. In this nationally televised primetime match on ESPN networks, Chicago improved their record to 5-1-1 with a 2-0 win. This is the first match of round 7, so the victory moves them for the moment to the top of the Eastern Conference table. Blanco's great goal in the second hour is likely to be an MLS Goal of the Week nominee, WATCH HERE MLSNet.com Match Recap Official match highlights (4:37 ...

MLS Week 7 highlights - FIRE @ DC UNITED
Published 5/11/2008 by Mr. Adventure at San Diego MLS Project
It was a really great night for the Fire while visiting RFK Stadium to take on the 4-time MLS Cup champions DC United. In this nationally televised primetime match on ESPN networks, Chicago improved their record to 5-1-1 with a 2-0 win. This is the first match of round 7, so the victory moves them for the moment to the top of the Eastern Conference table. Blanco's great goal in the second hour is likely to be an MLS Goal of the Week nominee, WATCH HERE MLSNet.com Match Recap Official match highlights (4:37 min.) from ESPN

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