MLS Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire's Patrick Nyarko Up For MLS Goal of the Week

Published on August 3, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


CHICAGO, IL (August 3, 2009) - Chicago Fire Forward Patrick Nyarko has earned his second MLS Goal of the Week nomination after scoring his fourth goal of the season this past Saturday against Real Salt Lake. Nyarko's goal helped Chicago to win their second consecutive home match and bring their unbeaten streak to five games. Tim Ward crossed the ball to Nyarko in the 76th minute, and Nyarko was able to perfectly position himself past the Real Salt Lake defenders to head the ball in the back of the net and past goalkeeper Nick Rimando.

Fans can vote for Nyarko's goal by clicking on this link: http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/sights/goal_of_the_week/.

The Fire's next games are this Wednesday, August 5th at TOYOTA PARK for the SuperLiga Final against Tigres UANL (7:00 p.m. CT, Telefutura) followed by the Sunday, August 9th match against the Houston Dynamo (Direct Kick, 7:30 p.m. CT). For tickets please visit www.Chicago-Fire.com or call 1-888-MLS-FIRE.

ABOUT CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER

Chicago Fire Soccer 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.

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 will perform live at TOYOTA PARK.

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