All Fire players and coaches available to media Tuesday morning at TOYOTA PARK
While 2006 is over, Season Ticket Packages for 2007 Fire campaign at TOYOTA PARK are on sale now
Fire and TOYOTA PARK host pair of IHSA Class AA Boys Soccer Super Sectional matches today
Andy Herron's July 4th bicycle-kick makes top 10 list for Sierra Mist Goal of the Year award
Dave Sarachan one of three finalists for tomorrow's MLS Coach of the Year honor
Fire's season ends in Foxboro again as penalty kicks decide series vs. Revolution
The Chicago Fire saw its season end on the Gillette Stadium field for a third straight year last Saturday night, this time after falling to the New England Revolution 4-2 in a penalty kick shootout after the bitter rivals played to a 2-2 draw in their two-game, aggregate goals Eastern Conference Semifinal Series. The Revolution forced the series into extra time after collecting a 2-1 win in Saturday's Game Two, with goals by New England forwards Taylor Twellman (41') and Pat Noonan (58') completing a two-goal comeback in the series after Fire midfielder Nate Jaqua put the "Men in Red" up early in the match with an 18th minute tally. The result was the fifth postseason loss for the Fire at New England in as many attempts, and marked the fourth time since 2000 that the Fire's off-season was started due to the Revolution.
The Fire saw a landmark 2006 season, in which it opened up its new home of TOYOTA PARK, end with an overall record of 18-12-6, which included a 13-11-6 mark in regular season play, a 1-1-0 ledger in its playoff series against New England and its four-win run in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup that landed the "Men in Red" their fourth title in the tournament in just nine years of play.
"Men in Red" to be available to media Tuesday morning at TOYOTA PARK at 11:00 a.m. CT
The Chicago Fire will meet as a team in 2006 one last time at TOYOTA PARK on Tuesday, Oct. 31, with media availability for all players and coaches to start at 11:00 a.m. CT. Media members interested in attending the team's final gathering are asked to contact Fire Media Relations Manager John Koluder at jkoluder@chicago-fire.com or 708-496-6725 to coordinate any interviews following the team meeting.
Fire and TOYOTA PARK to host pair of IHSA Class AA Boys Soccer Super Sectional showdowns today
Chicago Fire Soccer and TOYOTA PARK will be a main stop on the "Road to Naperville" today, as a pair of IHSA Class AA Boys Soccer Super Sectional matches will be contested at the home of the Fire in Bridgeview. The action begins at 4:30 p.m. CT, when Morton H.S. (Berwyn-Cicero) and Mt. Carmel (Chicago) square off in one state quarterfinal, followed by a second quarterfinal tilt between Lemont H.S. and Lincoln-Way Central (New Lenox) at 7:00 p.m. CT. Tickets for the doubleheader cost only $5, and parking at TOYOTA PARK for the event will be free of charge. Media interested in covering today's matches are encouraged to contact Fire Media Relations Manager John Koluder at 708-496-6725 or 773-726-0985 by 5:00 p.m. CT to receive credential information for the high school doubleheader at the corner of 71st & Harlem.
2007 Chicago Fire Season Tickets now available
With the Fire's 2006 campaign now in the rear-view mirror, it's time to look ahead to 2007, and there's no better way to catch the excitement of MLS and international soccer next year at TOYOTA PARK than by becoming a Chicago Fire Soccer Season Ticket Holder. All Chicago Fire season tickets for the team's 2007 season at Bridgeview's TOYOTA PARK are now on sale, and the Fire is proud to announce that Full Season, Half Season (10 tickets) and Flex Plan (20 tickets) prices in all seating areas will remain at their 2006 prices, with packages starting at $320. Fans wanting more information, including all the benefits that go along with being a Fire Season Ticket Holder, are encouraged to call the Fire Ticket Hotline at 708-496-6800 or visit www.Chicago-Fire.com for more details.
Give the gift of soccer this upcoming holiday season with a Chicago Fire Gift Certificate
Just in time for the approaching holiday season, the Chicago Fire is now offering $10 and $20 gift certificates that will be good towards the purchase of tickets during the Fire's 2007 season at TOYOTA PARK. These Chicago Fire Gift Certificates can be redeemed towards the purchase of either 2007 Fire Season Tickets - including Full Season, Half Season and Flex Plans - or towards the purchase of single-game tickets for the 2007 season. To get your Chicago Fire gift certificates please order in person at the TOYOTA PARK Box Office, located at 7000 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., or via phone at 1-888-MLS-FIRE.
Fire boss Dave Sarachan one of three finalists for MLS Coach of the Year award
Chicago Fire Head Coach Dave Sarachan has been named one of three finalists for the 2006 MLS Coach of the Year award, the winner of which will be named tomorrow by Major League Soccer. The 52-year-old Sarachan, who won the 2003 honor in his first year with the Fire, led the Fire admirably through a challenging 2006 campaign that started with 12 of 13 games on the road and also included a grueling stretch of 12 games in 37 days late in the summer, in which the "Men in Red" posted an impressive 9-2-1 record. Sarachan led the Fire to a 13-11-8 record in the regular season and four wins over MLS sides in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in helping the "Men in Red" to a fourth lifting of the Dewar Cup in just nine years in September.
Fire forward Andy Herron can still ride his bike to 2006 Sierra Mist Goal of the Year honor
It's Chicago, so we invite you to vote early and, more importantly, often for Fire forward Andy Herron, whose game-winning bicycle kick on July 4th against the Kansas City Wizards is one of 10 semifinalists for the 2006 Sierra Mist Goal of the Year award. Fire fans can help Herron make the next cut as one of the five finalists by visiting MLSnet.com and clicking on the Sierra Mist Goal of the Year link. Voting for the semifinal round lasts through this Wednesday, Nov. 1, and fans are allowed to vote up to 10 times a day. The winner of the 2006 Sierra Mist Goal of the Year will be announced on Friday, Nov. 10.
Fire and TOYOTA PARK to host Illinois Final for 2007 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualifying next Wednesday
Chicago Fire Soccer and TOYOTA PARK have announced that the Final of the Illinois Qualifier for the 2007 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup between Chicago-based clubs HNK Zrinski and RWB Adria will be contested at the corner of 71st & Harlem next Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. CT. Admission for the match will be free of charge, with the TOYOTA PARK gates opening at 6:30 p.m. CT. Next Wednesday's match will determine who moves on to regional qualifying for the 98th edition of the prestigious national championship, and the contest should be a high-level affair as HNK Zrinski won the Midwest Regionals earlier this year and advanced to the Final Four of the U.S. Open Amateur Cup in Dallas, while RWB Adria are the current holders of the Illinois State Cup. For additional information on the match, please contact the Illinois State Soccer Association at 773-283-2800.
Media credentials for MLS Cup 2006 at Pizza Hut Park now available
Media credential applications for MLS Cup 2006 - taking place on Sunday, Nov. 12 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, TX - are available online at http://sum.iwebreg.com/apply. Media members who have applied for credentials for recent MLS / SUM events can login using the same email address and password previously used. Otherwise, please set up new user and login information through the online application. Media credential applications must be received by Monday, Nov. 6 at 4:00 p.m. CT. Credentials from previous MLS matches or other soccer events, including 2006 MLS All-Stadium and Team season credentials, will NOT gain media access to MLS Cup 2006. Media members with any questions are encouraged to contact Stephen Rodriguez of MLS Communications at Stephen.Rodriguez@mlsnet.com.
Got what it takes? Then lace up your boots for MLS Media Cup 2006
Media members who are attending or covering MLS Cup 2006 weekend festivities are invited to sign up for the MLS Media Cup 2006 presented by the U.S. Soccer Foundation being held on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, TX. The U.S. Soccer Foundation and Major League Soccer have teamed up again to bring you this fun and exciting annual tournament that pits you and your colleagues, along with current and former MLS players, against each other in a friendly competitive tournament.
The MLS Media Cup will be held on Pizza Hut Park Field 10 prior to Saturday's MLS Cup 2006 practices. Media members are expected to bring their own equipment and gear for the games. Roster spots on the teams are limited and the deadline for registration is Nov. 7, 2006. Media members can register online at http://web.mlsnet.com/mls/events/mlscup/2006/mediacup/. For more information, please contact Andrea Zamora at MLS Communications at 212-450-1266.
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Need an original idea for your annual holiday cards this season? The FireWorks for Kids Foundation has your solution, as the Foundation is presenting a unique opportunity to turn TOYOTA PARK into the perfect backdrop. For a donation of $75, the FWFK will allow fans to have their family's name in lights while standing on the TOYOTA PARK field, providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make the home of the Fire their own. For more information on this special opportunity, please contact the FireWorks for Kids Foundation at 708-496-6740.
The Fire family would like to send along birthday greetings to midfielder and 2006 Fire/USSF Humanitarian of the Year Diego Gutierrez. The "Fire Original" will turn 34 years of age this Friday, Nov. 3.
