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Chicago Fire Weekly Update

March 20, 2007 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
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BRIDGEVIEW, IL (March 20) - The Fire flew into Florida Monday morning to begin preparations for an exhibition against the Honduran National Team on Wednesday, March 21 at the Los Palmas Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. at 3:00 p.m. CT that will be closed to the public. After wrapping up a four-day period that saw the Chicago Fire split time both in Oklahoma City and Norman, Okla. before falling in a 3-4 thriller Saturday versus FC Dallas, the "Men in Red" announced two additional opponents to round out its final two weeks of preseason training. Fire players will recognize a familiar face on the Honduran side Wednesday, as Fire midfielder Ivan Guerrero will join his countrymen in what will also be a warm up for the "Los Catrachos" friendly match with El Salvador on Saturday, March 24. The Fire has also added an extra contest in its final leg of preseason in Ridgeland, Miss., facing the University of Alabama-Birmingham at M&F Bank Stadium on March 29 at 3:00 p.m. CT.

2007 Chicago Fire Preseason Schedule

Date Opponent Site Score/Time Record

2-10 Univ. of South Florida IMG Academies - Bradenton, Fla. 4-0 W 1-0-0

2-10 U.S. U-17 Men's National Team IMG Academies - Bradenton, Fla. 2-0 W 2-0-0

2-13 Columbus Crew IMG Academies - Bradenton, Fla. 0-0 T 2-0-1

2-16 Real Salt Lake Disney's Wide World of Sports - Lake Buena Vista, Fla. 2-1 W 3-0-1

2-18 Houston Dynamo Disney's Wide World of Sports - Lake Buena Vista, Fla. 1-3 L 3-1-1

2-21 Kansas City Wizards IMG Academies - Bradenton, Fla. 0-4 L 3-2-1

3-03 Chivas USA The Home Depot Center - Carson, Calif. 2-1 W 4-2-1

3-06 Los Angeles Galaxy The Home Depot Center - Carson, Calif. 1-2 L 4-3-1

3-09 UCLA The Home Depot Center - Carson, Calif. 2-1 L 4-4-1

3-17 FC Dallas Univ. of Oklahoma, John Crain Field - Norman, Okla. 3-4 L 4-5-1

3-21 Honduras Los Palmas Hotel - Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 3:00 p.m. CT

3-24 Miami FC Tropical Park Stadium - Miami, Fla. 4:00 p.m. CT

3-29 Univ. Of Alabama-Birmingham M&F Bank Stadium - Ridgeland, Miss. 3:00 p.m. CT

3-31 Chivas USA M&F Bank Stadium - Ridgeland, Miss. 7:30 p.m. CT

2007 Fire Media credentials online application - Last day to apply: March 23

The Chicago Fire Soccer Media Relations Department would like to remind those who have yet to fill out this year's online application for season credentials for the Fire's 2007 campaign at TOYOTA PARK have until 5:00 p.m. CT on March 23 to apply. Media members interested in covering the Fire's tenth season in MLS must complete the online form, which is available in both English and Spanish by following the link below. Any media members with questions regarding the application process are asked to contact Fire M.R. Director Daniel Jankowski (djankowski@chicago-fire.com; 708-496-6726) or M.R. Manager Chris Bailey (cbailey@chicago-fire.com; 708-496-6724) during regular business hours.

Chicago Fire 2007 Season Credential Application - both English & Spanish

http://chicagofiresoccer.iwebreg.com/apply/2007_Chicago_Fire_Soccer/MEDIA/en

Fire to host annual Media Night on April 5 at the Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

The Fire's annual Media Night will be held on Thursday, April 5 at the Chicago Firehouse Restaurant in downtown Chicago (1401 S. Michigan Ave.) from 6:00-8:00 p.m. CT. Fire Head Coach Dave Sarachan and select players will be made available for one-on-one interviews and photo opportunities at the event, at which media members will also be able to pick up copies of the team's official 2007 Media Guide. To RSVP for this year's Chicago Fire Media Night, please contact the Fire Media Relations Department at 708-496-6726 or e-mail firecommunications@chicago-fire.com by Wednesday, April 4 at 5:00 p.m.

U.S. Men's Coach Bob Bradley named Keynote Speaker for Ninth Annual Season Kickoff Luncheon

The FireWorks for Kids Foundation (FWFK), the charitable arm of the Chicago Fire, welcomes U.S. Men's National Team Head Coach Bob Bradley as the Keynote Speaker for the Foundation's 2007 Season Kickoff Luncheon, sponsored by Ticketmaster. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 3 at the Hilton Chicago, located at 720 S. Michigan Ave. in downtown Chicago, beginning at 11:00 a.m. CT. Chicago soccer fans will have the first opportunity of the year to meet their favorite Fire players and coaches, and the afternoon will be one of the few events of the season featuring the club's full roster. For more information on the Kickoff Luncheon or to purchase tickets for the event, please call the FWFK Foundation at 708-496-6740.

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