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Chicago Fire Rookie Goalkeeper Sean Johnson Earns NAPA MLS Save of the Week Nomination

Published on August 4, 2010 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


Chicago Fire rookie goalkeeper Sean Johnson earned his first NAPA MLS Save of the Week nomination after making a crucial stop in the 85th minute to preserve the Fire's 3-2 win over league leaders Los Angeles Galaxy at The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. The 21-year-old made the diving save to stop Galaxy substitute Alan Gordon's header from reaching the bottom left corner of the net. Last Sunday's victory also marked Johnson's MLS debut, recording four saves for the Fire.

Fans can vote for Johnson's save here: http://www.mlssoccer.com/content/napa-save-week-vote-now.

The Chicago Fire take on Eastern Conference rivals New York Red Bulls on Sunday, August 8 at 8:00 PM CT at TOYOTA PARK. The Eastern Conference showdown should serve as the TOYOTA PARK debut of newly acquired Designated Players Nery Castillo and Freddie Ljungberg. For tickets please visit the club's official website at www.Chicago-Fire.com or call 1-888-MLS-FIRE.

ABOUT CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER CLUB

The Chicago Fire Soccer Club was founded on October 8, 1997 as a Major League Soccer expansion team. The Fire won the MLS Cup in its inaugural season in 1998 and was crowned the champion of U.S. Soccer's national tournament, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, in 1998, 2000, 2003 and 2006. In June 2006, the Fire moved into its world-class home of TOYOTA PARK, located in Bridgeview, IL. For more information on the Chicago Fire, please visit the club's official website at www.Chicago-Fire.com.

ABOUT TOYOTA PARK

Located 15 minutes from downtown Chicago and minutes from Midway airport off of I-55 on Harlem Avenue, TOYOTA PARK is the Midwest's preeminent outdoor live entertainment and sporting facility. Opened in 2006, TOYOTA PARK not only serves as the home of the Chicago Fire, but also hosts a variety of sporting events, special events and concerts by national and international artists. In 2009, artists ranging from Jimmy Buffett to Phish performed live at TOYOTA PARK. In 2010, TOYOTA PARK again hosted Jimmy Buffett and Phish, while welcoming back Eric Clapton and his Crossroads tour.

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