MLS Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire Academy Teams Undefeated Throug March 8

Published on March 10, 2008 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. - The Chicago Fire Academy teams remained undefeated following two draws with the U.S. National teams on Saturday, March 8.

Kyle Spoo scored his third goal of the season for the U-16 team in the 51st minute of play for against the U.S. U-17 National Team in a 1-1 tie. Goalkeeper Charles Lyon recorded five saves, including three one-on-one saves to keep the squad undefeated with a 4-0-1 record.

CHICAGO FIRE ACADEMY U-16 RECORD (4-0-1)

Feb. 16 1-0 W PA Classics

Feb. 18 3-2 W Seacoast United

Feb. 23 3-0 W AFC Lightning

Feb. 24 3-0 W Concorde Fire

Mar. 8 1-1 T U.S. U-17 National Team

For the U-18 team, goalkeeper Kit Carson recorded four saves to preserve a 0-0 shutout draw with the U.S. U-17 National Team, with the team tallying three shots on goal in the match. The U-18s remain undefeated with a record of 2-0-3 on the season.

CHICAGO FIRE ACADEMY U-18 RECORD (2-0-3)

Feb. 16 1-1 T PA Classics

Feb. 18 3-0 W Seacoast United

Feb. 23 4-0 W AFC Lightning

Feb. 24 1-1 T Concorde Fire

Mar. 8 0-0 T U.S. U-17 National Team

Both Fire Academy teams return to action this weekend playing on March 15 vs. Metro United and March 16 vs. Scott Gallagher Soccer Club.




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