Orrin Schwarz
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Five players key to Fire's second halfJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Considering it just stopped a streak of five MLS games without a win, you'd think the Chicago Fire would be on the verge of relegation. A look at the league standings m...
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Nyarko, like others, needs time to developJul 08, 2008 11:00 pm - In the NFL, first-round draft choices are expected to make an immediate impact. In the NBA, first-round draft picks are likely to be key cogs for their team. In MLS, fir...
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On the coaching sidelines, Armas uncovers the passionJul 01, 2008 11:00 pm - For 10 seasons, Chris Armas patrolled midfield for the Fire, making it safe for his offensive-minded teammates to go forward as he snuffed out so many opponents' attacks...
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Plotkin, Fire handle StarsJul 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Chicago Fire defender Brian Plotkin and Cleveland City Stars forward Adam Ruud stood at midfield at Toyota Park on Tuesday night, looking for friends in the stands and s...
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Time to turn in my ballot for the MLS All-Star GameJun 24, 2008 11:00 pm - A few weeks ago the Fire looked likely to send several players to the July 24 All-Star Game in Toronto, in which the MLS XI will take on England's West Ham United. With ...
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After slow start, U.S. soccer finally enjoys an easy victoryJun 17, 2008 11:00 pm - It sure is fun to be on the right side of an 8-0 game, and U.S. fans had to enjoy Sunday's 2010 World Cup qualifier against Barbados, the first in a home-and-home series...
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Scouting report Chicago Fire at FC DallasJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Chicago Fire at FC Dallas When: 2 p.m. today at Pizza Hut Park TV: Channel 50 Fire outlook: The Fire (6-3-1, 19 points) will try to keep its stellar defensive play intac...
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Olympic hopeful from Naperville dresses for successJun 14, 2008 11:00 pm - In one of the busiest weeks of her young life, Mackenzie Caquatto had to stop and see how she looked in her new gymnastics leotards and warmup clothes. When the colors a...
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How much will Fire give up to get McBride in uniform?Jun 10, 2008 11:00 pm - If your team was off to a 6-3-1 start and second in MLS in scoring, would you want to trade for a nearly 36-year-old target striker? If you're the Fire and that player i...
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United hands Fire frustrating defeatJun 07, 2008 11:00 pm - Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. Sometimes luck isn't enough, which explains why the Chicago Fire players were shaking their heads in disbelief after Saturd...