MLS Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire Weekly Update

Published on March 26, 2007 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


BRIDGEVIEW, IL (March 26) - The Chicago Fire departs for Jackson, Miss., this Wednesday, March 28, in advance of the team's final preseason preparation matches versus the University of Alabama-Birmingham on March 29 (3:00 p.m. CT) and Chivas USA on March 31 (7:00 p.m. CT), both to be held at M&F Bank Stadium in nearby Ridgeland, Miss. The "Men in Red" are coming off a tough stretch recently in southeastern Florida, falling 1-2 to the Honduran National Team on March 31 and dropping a 0-1 decision to Miami FC of the United Soccer Leagues on March 24. The Fire looks to change its fortunes in Mississippi, as the Chicago side will conclude preseason groundwork for a fourth consecutive year in the "Magnolia State", home of Brandon, Miss. native and Fire midfielder Justin Mapp. Tickets for the Fire-Chivas USA exhibition are $16 in advance and $20 at the gate, with advance tickets available for purchase both online at www.active.com, www.smcso.org or at any local McAllister's or M&F Bank locations. For more information, call Ridgeland Recreation and Parks at (601) 853-2011 or visit www.ridgelandms.org.

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. 1-2 L 4-6-1

3-24 Miami FC Tropical Park Stadium - Miami, Fla. 0-1 L 4-7-1

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

Mapp takes the field in 3-1 U.S. win over Ecuador

Fire Midfielder Justin Mapp continues his success on the domestic front, joining former Fire Head Coach Bob Bradley and the rest of the U.S. Men's National Team for its friendly test last Sunday versus Ecuador at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. The 2006 MLS Best XI selection came on in the 83rd minute for former Fire midfielder DaMarcus Beasley. Mapp will continue his U.S. squad stint for its next match on Wednesday against Guatemala at Pizza Hut Park, in Frisco, Texas before rejoining the "Men in Red" on Thursday for the team's final two exhibitions.

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.

Media Night on April 5 at the Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

The Chicago 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.

2007 Fire Media credentials out this week

The Chicago Fire Soccer Media Relations Department would like to thank those media members who filled out this year's online application for season credentials for the Fire's 2007 campaign at TOYOTA PARK. Applicants are currently being screened and will be notified by e-mail whether or not they have been approved to cover the Fire's historic tenth season. Media members interested in covering the Fire but did not complete the online form are asked to contact 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.

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