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Published on March 3, 2008 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


FIRE TO FACE NECAXA TUESDAY IN MEXICALI, MEXICO

The Chicago Fire have settled in Aguascalientes, Mexico, and will next take on Primera Division side Necaxa at Estadio Victoria on Tuesday, March, 4 at 8:30 p.m. CT. The "Men in Red" will then depart Aquascalientes for Mexicali, Mexico on Saturday, March 8. On Tuesday, March 11, the Fire will play San Luis at Estadio Ciudad Deportiva in the team's final tune-up in Mexico before returning to Chicago on March 12. For complete coverage of the Fire 2008 preseason, visit www.chicago-fire.com.

CHICAGO FIRE PRESEASON RECORD (3-0-3)

Feb. 9 3-1 W U.S. U-17 Men's National Team

Feb. 10 2-1 W University of South Florida

Feb. 13 3-2 W Columbus Crew

Feb. 16 1-1 T Kansas City Wizards

Feb. 20 1-1 T Toronto FC

Feb. 27 1-1 T Dorados de Sinaloa

March 4 ------ Necaxa

March 11 ------ San Luis

BARRETT AND CERVI IN U.S. U-23 MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM CAMP

Chicago Fire forward Chad Barrett and rookie goalkeeper Dominic Cervi were recently named by U.S. Under-23 Men's National Team head coach Peter Nowak among 24 players to participate in the team's final training camp before 2008 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying. Both players will be in Bradenton until March 9, before the final 20-player roster travels to Tampa, the location of the first-round games in the qualifying tournament for Group A.

FIRE 5-GAME PACKS NOW AVAILABLE

The Fire's highly anticipated 5-Game Pack is now on sale staring as low as $100 per package. This is the chance for Fire fans to catch five of the Fire's most exciting home games, including Opening Day at TOYOTA PARK on Thursday, April 3 vs. Eastern Conference rival New England Revolution and the Los Angeles Galaxy match on Thursday, Sept. 25. For more information, visit www.chicago-fire.com.

CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER AT THE 2008 IYSA SOCCER EXPO

Chicago Fire Soccer will be at the Schaumburg Sports Center on Saturday, March 8, for the 2008 IYSA Soccer Expo in Schaumburg, Ill., located at 1141 W. Irving Park Rd. The Fire will have a mini FireFest set up, complete with a DJ, inflatables, games, giveaways, soccer drills, with Chicago Fire defender Daniel Woolard making an appearance with Fire mascot Sparky. For more information on the 2008 UYSA Soccer Expo, visit www.illinoisodp.org/Expo/Expo2007.

FIRE AT SOUTH SIDE IRISH ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

The Chicago Fire will again be participating in the South Side Irish St. Paddy's Day parade on Sunday, March 9. Come out and see Fire mascot Sparky and his friends running alongside the Chicago Fire firetruck and giving away prizes for fans of the "Men in Red". For more information on the South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade, visit www.southsideirishparade.org.

CHICAGO FIRE ACADEMY WEEKLY AGENDA

** Sites/times subject to change. Please call 708-496-6577 to confirm training schedule. All times Central.

Monday, March 3 OFF

Tuesday, March 4 Training at Village of Bridgeview Sports Dome, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 5 OFF

Thursday, March 6 Training at DeKalb Sports & Rec. Center Field House, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, March 7 Depart for Bradenton, Fla.

Saturday,March 8 Fire Academy U-16 vs. U.S. U-17 National Team, 9:00 a.m., Fire Academy U-18 vs. U.S. U-17 National Team, 11:00 a.m. at the IMG Academies in Bradenton, Fla.

Sunday, March 9 OFF

CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER HIRE GREGG ELKIN AS VP OF COMMUNICATIONS

Chicago Fire President and General Manager John Guppy recently announced the organization has named Gregg Elkin as Vice President of Communications. Elkin will oversee all of the organization's external and internal communication efforts as they relate to the areas of business, marketing and community initiatives as well as on-field accomplishments. A veteran of more than 22 years in the sports public relations field, Elkin spent the last four years as the Senior Director of Communications for Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers.

BRAZIL U-20 VS. ARGENTINA U-20 AT TOYOTA PARK MARCH 30

On Sunday, March 30, at 2:00 p.m. CT, TOYOTA PARK will host the U-20 national squads of Brazil and Argentina, presented by Gebka's Company. Both nations will take to the pitch with aspirations of attending the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2009 in Egypt. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations and at the TOYOTA PARK Ticket Office.

JIMMY BUFFETT TO PERFORM AT TOYOTA PARK JULY 24 AND JULY 26

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band are back in town for two Chicagoland appearances at TOYOTA PARK on Thursday, July 24 and Saturday, July 26, as part of Jimmy Buffett's "The Year of Still Here" Tour 2008. Tickets for both shows go on sale Monday, March 3, at 10:00 a.m. CT. Tickets are available at the TOYOTA PARK Ticket Office and through all Ticketmaster outlets.

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