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Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports The Fire fell flat on the road yet again, losing to the last-placed team in the West. The Chicago Fire lost 2-1 to the San Jose Earthquakes in a game in which it felt like nothing went their way. After an impressive performance in the mid-week against the Philadelphia Union, they were outplayed by the Quakes and could only muster a late … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire 1, San Jose Earthquakes 2 | Player Ratings

Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Not Again You’d think that after ten years We’d be used to games like this. This game had everything we’ve come to expect from our club: A good start with wasted opportunities in front of goal? Yes. Big saves, both for and against? Oh Yes. Poor turnovers in awkward places? Yep. Goals that couldn’t be explained? Yep? For bonus points, they … [Read more...] about This Should Not Be Happening: San Jose Earthquakes 2, Chicago Fire 1

Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Fire dropped more points today in what was a disappointing effort against the last place San Jose Earthquakes. However, it could have been a lot worse. The 6 saves made by Gabriel Slonina was enough to make it not a total embarrassment. His distribution was good and his positioning was spectacular. He’s also improving on judging … [Read more...] about San Jose Earthquakes 2, Chicago Fire 1: Man of the Match

Chris Brady The homegrown Chicago keeper finally had his chance to step into the spotlight, and he seized the opportunity with both hands. When the United States last competed in men’s soccer at the Olympics, Chris Brady was just 4 years old. Thanks to the resounding performances of Brady and the U-20 National Team over the past few weeks, though, that maddening streak … [Read more...] about Carrying the Torch: Fire’s Chris Brady makes history with Olympic-bound U.S. team

Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images After a huge win on Wednesday, the Fire will hope to make it three wins from four as they take on Francisco Calvo’s San Jose Earthquakes. On the back of a 1-0 win mid-week over the first-placed Philadelphia Union, the Chicago Fire will travel out west to face the San Jose Earthquakes. Ezra Hendrickson’s team will be looking to string two … [Read more...] about San Jose Earthquakes vs Chicago Fire | MLS Week 18 Preview