The Chicago Fire (2-1-1, 7 pts.) lost 1-0 to the Kansas City Wizards (3-1-1, 10 pts.) today at TOYOTA PARK. Wizards midfielder Jack Jewsbury scored the game's lone goal in the fourth minute of play for the Wizards win.
Fire Lineup (4-4-2): GK-Jon Busch, D-Brandon Prideaux (Wilman Conde 63), D-Diego Gutierrez, D-Bakary Soumare, D-Gonzalo Segares (Calen Carr 80), M-John Thorrington, M-Cuauhtémoc Blanco (captain), M-Logan Pause, M-Justin Mapp, F-Tomasz Frankowski (Andy Herron 63), F-Chad Barrett.
Wizards Lineup (4-4-2): GK-Kevin Hartman, D-Chance Myers, D-Jimmy Conrad (captain), D-Tyson Wahl, D-Michael Harrington, M-Jack Jewsbury, M-Kurt Morsink, M-Kerry Zavagnin, M-Roger Espinoza (Ivan Trujillo 57), F-Claudio Lopez (Jonathan Leathers 87), F-Scott Sealy (Sasha Victorine 58).
Scoring Summary
KC - Jack Jewsbury (Claudio Lopez, Michael Harrington) 4'
Kansas City opened scoring in the 4th minute off a goal from midfielder Jack Jewsbury, assisted by Mexican International forward Claudio Lopez and defender Michael Harrington.
The Fire now have a record of 2-1-1 for 7 pts. on the season.
The Fire recorded their first loss in TOYOTA PARK since 7-12-07 vs. Houston Dynamo, ending an eight game unbeaten streak at home
The Fire posted a season high 19 shots today.
With a goals-against average of .500, Jon Busch is still at the top of the league GAA standings.
Wizards midfielder Jack Jewsbury notched the game-winning goal for Kansas City today. Jewsbury has two goals and two assists on the season.
The Fire's 2008 record trailing at half is 0-1-0.
The last time the Fire were shut out in regular season play was on Oct. 13, 2007 in the 0-0 tie against D.C. United at RFK Stadium.
The Fire's last regular season loss came on Sept. 01, 2007 in the 1-0 loss against the New York Red Bulls at Giants Stadium.
Midfielder John Thorrington recorded his first MLS start of 2008 today.
Today's attendance at TOYOTA PARK was 17,121.
The Chicago Fire will return to the action on Saturday, April 26, as the team takes on the Colorado Rapids at TOYOTA PARK (7:30 CT, HDNet).
For Official Box scores and game stats, please visit www.chicago-fire.com.