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Atlanta's Arthur Blank makes official bid for MLS team

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:40:43 +1700

It's getting crowded in here ! ...Atlanta joins the fray in time for the Wednesday deadline for 2011 expansion bids. "Our discussions with the league and potential public partners have been very positive to this point..."

JTudor posted 10/14/2008 from atlanta.bizjournals.com

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Kobe Bryant's Fantastic Voyage - The LA Times

Tue, 6 May 2008 19:58:38 +1700

May 6 article on today's first-time NBA MVP

JTudor posted 5/6/2008 from www.latimes.com

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Thursday report: Cuban defectors who left after Olympics qualifying match with U.S. will get Miami FC tryout

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:31:34 +1700

The Miami Herald is reporting that two more members of the Cuban U-23 soccer team have defected, leaving the Cuban national team with 11 players. Should they take the field tonight in Tampa, however, the Cuban team can only field 10 players, thanks to Roberto Linares' red card against the U.S. on Tuesday night.

JTudor posted 3/13/2008 from sports.aol.com

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Philly suburb Chester to be home to 16th MLS team

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:21:45 +1600

Article from Sports Illustrated, after today's Major League Soccer expansion event annoucing the new team. Special official MLS jerseys were made just for the occasion, and the Chester investment group were present to show what they plan for the new stadium complex.

JTudor posted 2/28/2008 from sportsillustrated.cnn.com

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IRB Sevens Tournament - San Diego

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:49:37 +1600

Jonny Dub and I headed down to Petco Park to see the IRB Sevens Rugby tournament. Neither of us know anything about Rugby but we were willing to learn and enjoy. Rugby Sevens is a bit different from regular Rugby. First there are only seven players on the field instead of the normal 15. The best part is that the games are much shorter.

JTudor posted 2/16/2008 from www.uncommonsportsman.com

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Chicago Fire set for new faces in the net

Thu, 7 Feb 2008 23:54:25 +1600

* Out with the old and in with the not-so new will be Chicago's theme in goal for 2008. * The 2007 starting goalkeeper, Matt Pickens, has departed the club to live out his European dreams. * Jon Busch will assume the No. 1 goalkeeper spot, with a bit of competition from three other young 'keepers.

JTudor posted 2/7/2008 from web.mlsnet.com

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Chicago Fire begins first leg of 2008 preseason

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 21:47:03 +1600

The Chicago Fire announced today that the team's 2008 preseason will once again begin at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. from Feb. 6-20. Fire players will report to TOYOTA PARK for team physicals on Monday, Feb. 4, before departing for Florida on Feb. 6.

JTudor posted 2/1/2008 from chicago.fire.mlsnet.com

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Miami Moves Closer To Being #17 As MLS Expansion Race Heats Up

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 21:45:41 +1600

With the Philadelphia situation wrapped up, attention will now turn to two other cities, St.Louis and Miami. The former appears to be stalled while waiting for other deep pocketed investors to step forward. The latter, has according to several league officials, several investment groups interested in operating a Miami MLS club.

JTudor posted 2/1/2008 from mlsrumors.blogspot.com

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Five big questions for the Fire

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 19:27:08 +1600

Tim Hilton looks at the big questions surrounding the Chicago Fire for the 2007 season and looking ahead to the 2008 campaign:

JTudor posted 12/4/2007 from chicago.fire.mlsnet.com

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Chicago Fire Weekly Update: Gutierrez to join UN group

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 19:23:50 +1600

From Dec. 9-16, Fire midfielder Diego Gutierrez and Dynamo midfielder Dwayne De Rosario will join a UN Foundation delegation including spokespeople for the Nothing But Nets campaign in Mali, Africa to observe the distribution of over two million long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets to children and their families...

JTudor posted 12/4/2007 from chicago.fire.mlsnet.com

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Future bright for Fire after playoff run

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 19:22:14 +1600

Chicago focused on trying to win the Supporters' Shield in 2008

JTudor posted 12/4/2007 from chicago.fire.mlsnet.com

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Chicago Fire's Blanco nets Sierra Mist Goal of the Year

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:36:08 +1600

Chicago Fire forward Cuauhtémoc Blanco won the 2007 Sierra Mist Goal of the Year for his perfectly placed shot into the upper left corner of the goal in the Fire's 2-0 victory in Week 20 over Real Salt Lake. More than 500 goals were scored during the 2007 season, and according to fans who voted online at the League's website www.MLSnet.com, none were more spectacular than Blanco's ...

JTudor posted 11/17/2007 from www.mlsnet.com

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Chicago Fire Video preview of Thursday night's playoff game in DC

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 22:29:34 +1700

I saw the DC United preview on here, so for equal time, here is the Fire's version. Anyone can then watch the match live on ESPN -2 , show begins at 7 pm Eastern time. Winner moves on and loser goes home tonight.

JTudor posted 11/1/2007 from chicago.fire.mlsnet.com

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U.S. Soccer Foundation-MLS W.O.R.K.S Humanitarian of the Year

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 21:33:36 +1700

BRIDGEVIEW, IL -- Chicago Fire Soccer is proud to announce that Fire midfielder Diego Gutierrez has been voted the 2007 U.S. Soccer Foundation-MLS W.O.R.K.S. Humanitarian of the Year. Gutierrez, 34, is a of humanitarian and philanthropic efforts, as well as an important asset on the field for the Fire.

JTudor posted 11/1/2007 from chicago.fire.mlsnet.com

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Uphill Struggle

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 21:06:18 +1700

If playoff history against their current opponents is any indication, both D.C. and the Red Bulls are in a world of trouble entering the second leg, writes Ives Galarcep.

JTudor posted 11/1/2007 from soccernet.espn.go.com

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Fire have momentum on their side

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:45:00 +1700

Playoffs are on as of tonight ! Fire, as number 4 seed, are on an 8-game unbeaten streak. They had that great last minute - literally stoppage-time - win over Galaxy to end the regular season.

JTudor posted 10/25/2007 from chicago.fire.mlsnet.com

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Chicago Tribune's take on Blanco vs. Beckham

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:14:31 +1700

By Luis Arroyave Tribune staff reporter Cuauhtemoc Blanco is tired of the David Beckham questions. Blanco has been answering them non-stop ever since signing with the Fire in April. But that's to be expected, considering Blanco and Beckham are Major League Soccer's two highest-paid and best-known players. The two could meet for the first time when Blanco's Fire faces Beckham's Los Angeles ...

JTudor posted 10/16/2007 from ballhype.com

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MLS Playoff Race update

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:13:50 +1700

Monday update. October 15 - Regular season ends Sunday as four teams vie for final two playoff berths. It will be a dramatic week for Major League Soccer. Here are the details.

JTudor posted 10/15/2007 from www.mlsnet.com

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Red Alert

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:11:31 +1700

Chicago Fire Soccer Playoffs 2007 - The Chicago Fire Push for the Playoffs continues...

JTudor posted 10/15/2007 from chicago.fire.mlsnet.com

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Big Saturday MLS viewing party at Chicago's The Globe Pub

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:07:14 +1700

Chicago Fire is hosting another exciting viewing party, The Globe Pub at 1934 W. Irving Park Rd, Chicago. There will be free bar snacks, drink specials all night, and a halftime raffle and giveaways! The party starts at 5:30pm with kickoff against DC United at 6:30pm! http://www.chicago-fire.com

JTudor posted 10/11/2007 from ballhype.com

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