Orrin Schwarz
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Fire signs 17-year-old midfielder FernandezAug 29, 2014 9:00 am - Collin Fernandez decided the time is right to become a professional soccer player. The Chicago Fire agreed. Fernandez, a 17-year-old midfielder from Downers Grove, becam...
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Go figure: Fire misses out on Jermaine JonesAug 24, 2014 3:00 pm - The Chicago Fire is feeling today a little like the efficient, hard-working employee who winds up on the unemployment line anyway. Major League Soccer announced Sunday t...
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Confusion over Jones continuesAug 21, 2014 3:01 pm - Frank Yallop took the middle road Thursday. The Chicago Fire coach and director of soccer said he doesn't know if U.S. midfielder Jermaine Jones has signed with Major Le...
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Jermaine Jones destined for MLS - and maybe FireAug 20, 2014 3:00 pm - U.S. midfielder Jermaine Jones has signed with Major League Soccer and should find out within the next 24-48 hours whether he will play for the Chicago Fire or New Engla...
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Fire thrilled with 1-0 win over New YorkAug 10, 2014 10:00 pm - A victory, a shutout, and smiles all around Toyota Park. The Chicago Fire defeated the New York Red Bulls 1-0 and, at least for one night, changed the tone around its ho...
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No help in sight for Fire run at playoffsAug 07, 2014 3:00 pm - On the day of the Chicago Fire's annual White Party charity fundraiser, Frank Yallop refused to raise the white flag. Fire fans saw it clearly anyway. "No, I'll never co...
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Fire may sign Argentine forward, but could lose JonesAug 02, 2014 11:01 am - Frank Yallop and Brian Bliss have spent much of the nine months since taking over the Chicago Fire front office remaking the team roster. They're far from done. Accordin...
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Some good (shutout), some bad (another tie)Jul 30, 2014 3:00 pm - Clearly, a drastic move had to be made. Another might be coming. The Chicago Fire went to a new pairing at central defense Wednesday night, getting a 0-0 draw against Va...
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Pineda doing what he can to get back to FireJul 19, 2014 3:00 pm - INDIANAPOLIS - When he signed in 2010 at age 17 as the Chicago Fire's first homegrown player, Victor Pineda looked destined for great things. That career is still possib...
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In weak Eastern Conference, Fire can still make playoffsJul 18, 2014 1:00 pm - The Fire has a tremendous opportunity to return to the MLS playoffs this season. Really. That's not hyperbole. Frank Yallop has not taken over this column. The Fire shou...