ESPNsoccernet - MLS - Carlisle: Chicago vs. New York preview
soccernet.espn.go.com 10/22/2008 — When Juan Carlos Osorio bolted the Chicago Fire last winter to take up the reins of the New York Red Bulls, he probably expected that he would work the same magic at Giants Stadium that he did at Toyota Park, when he helped the Fire make last year's ...

MLS 101: Chicago Fire Edition
soccerticketsonline.com 2/2/2009 — Though they were named after a brutal disaster, the Chicago Fire sure have not played like one. The Men in Red have only missed the playoffs once in their entire existence, and they are one of the most successful teams in US Open Cup history (and the most successful MLS side). Unlike the dreadful Cu

MLS CUP PLAYOFFS Video: FIRE v REVOLUTION --- (Chicago preview)
web.mlsnet.com 11/6/2008 — (from MLSNet.com) At Toyota Park, site of this 2nd leg match in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Chicago players comment on 'home-field advantage'. --- Interviewed: John Thorrington, Logan Pause, Justin Mapp. --- Match is featured on the November 6 edition of ESPN's "MLS Primetime Thursday"...

A primer on MLS expansion draft strategy (why Pappa and Parke were left unprotected)
soccerbyives.net 11/28/2008 — Photo by ISIphotos.com When the lists were released on Monday of players who would be made available in the expansion draft, two names that drew plenty of scrutiny from fans were those of Chicago ...

MLS: Fire season in review
chicagotribune.com 11/18/2008 — With right moves, Fire could build on success > With the Fire's season now over, fans have been reflecting on it and thinking about the future. Here's our ...

The 10 (or 11) Best MLS Teams Ever: 1998 Chicago Fire
soccerticketsonline.com 2/3/2009 — The 1998 Chicago Fire were certainly one of the best MLS teams ever, and I apologize for leaving them off my original list. Winning both the MLS Cup and the US Open Cup is a rare accomplishment, and doing it in your inaugural season is even more impressive.

MLS New England Revolution vs Chicago Fires Live Game Online Score
sportsnewsonline24.com 11/6/2008 — Heres the USA Major League Soccer (MLS) match featuring New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire. Watch the live game coverage...

MLS CUP PLAYOFFS Audio: Eastern Conference Championship --- CREW v FIRE --- (Columbus preview)
web.mlsnet.com 11/12/2008 — (35:53) The Crew's Alejandro Moreno, along with the team's manager Sigi Schmid (who was just awarded MLS Coach of the Year) preview Thursday night's Eastern Conference Championship, where they will be hosting Chicago. (On U.S. TV, match is live nationwide on ESPN 2 and ESPN Deportes - 8 pm EST)

Columbus Crew Win the 2008 MLS Cup
justsoccerjerseys.com 11/24/2008 — Well the team that was the best all season long finally got to hoist the league's trophy at the end of the game. The Columbus Crew won the 2008 MLS Cup yesterday over New York Red Bull 3-1.

A historic night for the Columbus Crew, in pictures
crew.american-soccer-news.com 11/14/2008 — A pair of quick goals shortly after half time carried the Columbus Crew to a 2-1 Eastern Conference Championship victory Thursday against the Chicago Fire and the first MLS Cup berth in the club's history. American Soccer News was there to document the historic occasion.

Galaxy D Franklin named MLS Rookie of Year (PA SportsTicker) — Yahoo! Sports - MLS News 11/13/2008
Los Angeles Galaxy defender Sean Franklin on Thursday was named Major League Soccer's Rookie of the Year.

Columbus advances to MLS Cup after beating Chicago — FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER 11/14/2008
Columbus advanced to its first-ever MLS Cup by coming back to beat Chicago 2-1 in the Eastern Conference final.

Crew beat Fire to reach MLS Cup (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLS News 11/14/2008
Chad Marshall and Eddie Gaven led Columbus to its first MLS Cup appearance, scoring second-half goals in the Crew's 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Thursday night in the Eastern Conference final. In the Nov. 23 final at Carson, Calif., Columbus ...

Crew extinguishes Fire to reach MLS Cup for first time — USATODAY.com Soccer - Top Stories 11/14/2008
Chad Marshall and Eddie Gaven led Columbus to its first MLS Cup appearance, scoring second-half goals in the Crew's 2-1 victory ...

Crew 2, Fire 1: Crew Beat Fire to Reach MLS Cup — NYT > Soccer 11/14/2008
Chad Marshall and Eddie Gaven led Columbus to its first MLS Cup appearance, scoring second-half goals in the Crew’s victory over the Chicago Fire >