CHICAGO FIRE WEEKLY AGENDA
** Sites/times subject to change. Please call 708.496.6726 to confirm training schedule. All times Central.
Monday, Nov. 12 Team meeting at TOYOTA PARK, 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 13 Team physicals at TOYOTA PARK, 9:00 a.m., Chris Armas News Conference, 11:00 a.m.
Academy training, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 14 First team off-season begins, Academy training, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 15 OFF
Friday, Nov. 16 OFF
Saturday, Nov. 17 OFF
Sunday, Nov. 18 Academy friendlies, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at TOYOTA PARK practice field.
ARMAS TO ANNOUNCE RETIREMENT TUESDAY
After 10 years of service to the Chicago Fire and 12 full seasons in Major League Soccer, midfielder and captain Chris Armas will officially announce his retirement on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 11:00 a.m. CT in a news conference at TOYOTA PARK. The 35-year-old MLS "original" and former U.S. Men's National team member will be joined by Fire President/CEO John Guppy, and Head Coach Juan Carlos Osorio. The New York native finishes his career tied eighth overall in league games played (264), sixth in games started (260), and sixth in minutes played (23,027). He also represented the United States with 66 appearances, scoring two goals during his national team career (1998-2005).
CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER WEEKLY - SEASON FINALE - FIRE PRESIDENT/CEO JOHN GUPPY & CALEN CARR "Chicago Fire Soccer Weekly" will air the season finale broadcast via WXAV 88.3 FM from the campus of Saint Xavier University (SXU) this Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 6:00 p.m. CT. Fire President/CEO John Guppy and forward Calen Carr join Kevin Kellam, Angelo Bonadonna, and Terry Bonadonna to discuss the Fire's 2007 campaign and the future of the "Men in Red". Fans are encouraged to call in at 773.429.0463 to talk about all things Fire-related - live over the airwaves and the internet, with podcasts available through Chicago Fire or WXAV subscriptions on iTunes. For more information visit www.wxav.com or www.chicago-fire.com.
DAILY SOUTHTOWN - FIRE ALL-AREA TEAM & PLAYER OF THE WEEK RECEPTION WEDNESDAY
Join the Chicago Fire in recognizing members of the 2007 Daily Southtown Boys All-Area team as well as the Chicago Fire/Daily Southtown Players of the Week from the Boys Fall Season. The evening will include appetizers, a Fire guest speaker, private stadium tours, and an awards presentation. Attire is business casual. All award winners and their parents are invited as guests of the Fire. For coaches and other family members who wish to attend, tickets are available for $25 per person. Complimentary parking is located in the East Lot, please enter from 71st street at the S2 entrance. To RSVP, please contact David Quinn at 708.496.6789 or dquinn@chicago-fire.com. Congratulations to the following honorees:
Player of the Year:
Dave Sayre (Lincoln-Way Central High School)
Coaches of the Year:
John Gaytan (Argo Community High School), Kelly Gutierrez (Bloom Township High School)
Players of the Week:
Week of 8-20: Dominik Hradecki (Reavis High School), Week of 8-27: Alonso Flores (Bloom Township High School), Week of 9-3: Nick Eyer (Shepard High School), Week of 9-10: Joe Callahan (Tinley Park High School), Week of 9-17: Rene Chavolla (Bloom Township High School), Week of 9-24: Mick Goulding (Bremen High School), Week of 10-1: Jose Garcia (Bloom Township High School), Week of 10-8: Bob Novak (Lockport Township High School), Week of 10-15: Adrian Guzman (DeLaSalle Institute), Week of 10-22: Mark Jasso (Lemont Township High School), Week of 10-22: David Mickiewicz (Argo Community High School), Week of 10-29: Krystian Ustupski (Lemont Township High School)
All-Area Team:
Irving Avalos (Bremen High School), Brett Bleecher (Marist High School), Ryan Butler (Andrew High School), Matt Crumb (Lincoln-Way East High School), Nick Eyer (Shepard High School), Alonso Flores (Bloom Township High School), Phil Galounis (Lincoln-Way Central High School), Tim Garland (Lincoln-Way Central High School), Carlos Gomez (Eisenhower High School), Adrian Guzman (DeLaSalle Institute), Ed Haberkorn (Marist High School), Jake Kenny (Sandburg High School), Christian Marquez (Argo Community High School), Esgardo Marquez (Argo Community High School), David Martinez (Mount Carmel High School), Joe McGuire (Lemont Township High School), Tom McGuire (Lemont Township High School), Bob Novak (Lockport Township High School), Jason Obermeier (Lincoln-Way Central High School), Petar Radujkovich (Morgan Park Academy), Dave Sayre (Lincoln-Way Central High School), Ross Tanzer (Sandburg High School), Victor Trujillo (DeLaSalle Institute), Mario Waksmundski (Reavis High School), Tom Williams (Brother Rice)
CHICAGO FIRE ANNOUNCES ALL-STATE ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM
Chicago Fire Soccer has announced its Eighth Annual Boys High School Soccer All-State All-Academic Team. This year's top All-Academic team of 23 student-athletes will be honored at the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association All-State Banquet held on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. CT at the Diplomat West, located at 681 W. North Ave. in Elmhurst, IL. Registration at this year's event begins at 5:00 p.m. CT. For more information on the 2007 IHSSCA Boys High School Soccer Honors Banquet, visit the IHSSCA website at www.ihssca.com.
Chicago Fire All-State All-Academic Team:
Sean Adams (Fisher High School), Andrew Bower (Charleston High School), Joseph Colmone (Mount Prospect High School), Colin Cuzman (Downers Grove North), Francisco Damian (Downers Grove South), Tyler DeGirolamo (Belleville West High School), Nick Eyer (Shepard High School), Andrei Greska (Shepard High School), Matt Keating (Glenbard North High School), Sam Klosterman (Belleville West High School), Ryan Kovarik (Lake Park High School), Andy Menke (Dunlap High School), Billy Miller (St. Laurence High School), Ryan Muich (O'Fallon Township High School), Anthony Oplawski (Mount Prospect High School), Ian Pozdol (Lockport High School), Connor Reynolds (Shepard High School), Andy Schleifer (Collinsville High School), Connor Simmons (Maine South High School), Jack Valentine (Barrington High School), Kyle Vickstrom (Dundee-Crown High School), Andrew Vogler (Downers Grove North), Ryan Zarley (Minooka Community High School)
2008 SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
2008 Chicago Fire Season Tickets are still available with Full, Half, and Flex plans now available for purchase. For more information regarding 2008 Season Tickets contact the Chicago Fire at 888.MLS.FIRE or visit www.chicago-fire.com.
2008 TICKET RENEWEL INCENTIVE HAS BEEN EXTENDED
Re-sign a two-year contract to lock in a five-percent price increase by this Thursday, Nov. 15 and receive $100 of TOYOTA PARK Bucks. TOYOTA PARK Bucks are valid for redemption at TOYOTA PARK concession stands and in the Stadium Club. Save more money and upgrade to a four-year contract to lock in a three-percent increase per season or sign a six-year contract for a one-percent price increase per season.
Three payment options:
Call: Contact Premium Services at 708.496.6890 to make your payment over the phone.
Fax: Send your completed invoice to 708.496.6050.
Mail: Send your payment to:
TOYOTA PARK // Premium Services
7000 S. Harlem Avenue
Bridgeview, IL 60455
For more information please contact Premium Services at 708.496.6890 or e-mail at premiumseats@chicago-fire.com.
2008 TOYOTA PARK CLUB SEATS AVAILABLE
2008 Chicago Fire Club Seats are now available for purchase. Some of the key benefits of becoming a Club seat holder are; midfield seat locations, Stadium Club access, VIP Parking, VIP Stadium Entrance and Pre-sale to all TOYOTA PARK events. A limited amount of Club seats are still available for the 2008 season. For more information on 2008 TOYOTA PARK club seats, call 708.496.6890.
