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Fire set to begin life without Pappa

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From left, Patrick Nyarko, Marco Pappa, Orr Barouch and Logan Pause celebrate Pappa's goal against FC Dallas on May 23. Pappa has joined a Dutch club.

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Chicago Fire midfielder Marco Pappa celebrates scoring another goal. After 26 goals with the Fire since 2008, the club has transferred Pappa to Dutch side SC Heerenveen.

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Just when an already-tight playoff race got even tighter, the Fire let its leading scorer hop a flight Thursday night for the Netherlands after getting an offer it couldn't refuse.