MLS Chicago Fire FC

Fire lose exhibition match in Florida

Published on March 24, 2007 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


MIAMI, Fla. - The Chicago Fire suffered its seventh preseason loss this evening as the team went scoreless in a 1-0 loss against Miami FC of the United Soccer Leagues at Tropical Park Stadium. The Fire started with a younger lineup with the majority of its veterans watching from the sidelines. The game was almost entirely played in heavy rain and windy conditions.

In the 28th minute Miami's Eric Vasquez recovered a ball deflected off a Fire defender and sent a hard shot from 19 yards out past goalkeeper Matt Pickens.

The Fire's best chance to answer came in the 33rd minute as Chad Barrett maneuvered through several Miami defenders and ripped a shot across the goal, which hit the post and rebounded towards Calen Carr. Carr immediately attempted a follow up shot, but Miami goalkeeper Chris Doyle easily scooped up the ball. The "Men in Red" continued to challenge the Miami defense throughout the first half, but were unable to finish.

"The field surface made it a difficult game, but otherwise it was the same old story," said Sarachan "We generated enough chances but fell a little short. The guys gave a good effort and we just have to focus now on tightening everything up so we are ready to go on April 7th."

With only two games remaining in preseason, the Fire drop to a record of 4-7-1.

The Fire travel to Jackson, Miss. next week where the team will be rejoined by Mississippi native Justin Mapp, who has been training with the U.S. Men's National Team. Also set to rejoin the team is Fire midfielder Ivan Guerrero, who has been training with the Honduran National Team. After a five-day stay in Jackson, the Fire will return home to take on the New England Revolution in its home opener on April 7.

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