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Fire To Enjoy A Rare Weekend Of Rest

September 1, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


After playing in 24 MLS league matches, five SuperLiga contests, one Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match, and one international friendly since kicking off the season on March 28, the Chicago Fire (10-6-8, 38 points) will enjoy a much deserved week off from competition. The Fire will return to action on September 12th as the team travels to Sandy, Utah to face Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium (8 p.m. CT, FSC/FSE).

CHICAGO FIRE/ATHLETICO "RECOVERY ROOM"

OUT: Tim Ward- Metatarsal Fracture, Daniel Woolard- Left Ankle Sprain, Gonzalo Segares- Left MCL Sprain

DOUBTFUL: none

QUESTIONABLE: Wilman Conde - Left Hamstring Strain PROBABLE: none

BLANCO JOINS MEXICO FOR QUALIFIERS THIS WEEK

Chicago Fire midfielder Cuauhtémoc Blanco has joined the Mexican National Team for training in advance of World Cup Qualifiers against Costa Rica and Honduras this week. Blanco and Mexico first face Costa Rica on Saturday, September 5th at Saprissa Stadium (9 p.m.) before returning home to play Honduras on Wednesday, September 9th in Mexico City at Estadio Azteca (8 p.m. CT). Blanco has suited up with Mexico for six previous 2010 World Cup Qualifying matches, most recently starting and playing 55 minutes in Mexico's 2-1 win over the U.S. Men's National Team in Mexico City on August 12th.

GOALKEEPER JON BUSCH UP FOR MLS SAVE OF THE WEEK

Jon Busch has earned his fourth MLS Save of the Week nomination after his save last Saturday against the D.C. United in the team's 1-0 loss. In the 65th minute, Busch came off his line for a one-on-one situation with D.C. attacker Luciano Emilio. Busch got a hand on a high ball, blocking Emilio's attempted chip shot, to make the save.

Fans can vote for Busch's save by clicking on this link: http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/sights/save_of_the_week/

CHICAGO FIRE FOUNDATION AND CONNIE'S PIZZA TEAM UP FOR FUNDRAISER

The Chicago Fire Foundation (CFF) and Connie's Pizza are teaming up for a delicious fundraiser to benefit the Chicago Fire Foundation. On August 31st and September 1st (from 5:00 PM until closing), guests that visit select Chicagoland Connie's Pizza locations can not only enjoy great food, but also help out the CFF - all fans need to do is download a CFF/Connie's Pizza flyer and submit that along with their bill. A portion that bill will be donated to the Foundation.

This offer is not valid with any other offers or discounts. Please turn in the flyer to your server or cashier. The offer is good in the Connie's Pizza dining rooms or for carry out on August 31st and September 1st from 5:00 PM until closing.

CHICAGO FIRE JOIN MAYOR DALEY FOR BACK TO SCHOOL KICK OFF TOMORROW

Chicago Fire technical director Frank Klopas and Defender Daniel Woolard will join Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley for the Chicago Public School's (CPS) Back to School kickoff event tomorrow on Chicago's far South Side at the Marsh Elementary School (9810 S. Exchange Ave, Chicago).

The Chicago Fire is partnering with CPS to get kids throughout Chicago to attend the first day of school on Wednesday, September 8th. The partnership kicked off this past weekend when the Chicago Fire awarded a CPS school with supplies for the school year as part of the Bush's Beans Back to School Drive and launched a special text messaging campaign to public school students throughout Chicago to encourage them to attend the first day of school. The first 500 students who text the phrase "CPSGOFIRE" will be eligible to win tickets to the Chicago Fire match on September 20 against the 2008 MLS champs, Columbus Crew. Students will receive a bounce back message that states: Remember the first day of school is Tuesday, September 8, 2009. Remember to go on the first day and every day thereafter! Your future is your ticket. They will then be randomly selected to win Fire tickets. This text message offer will be available through Friday, September 4th. The Fire and CPS have partnered with Univision Radio in promoting this opportunity.

NINTH ANNUAL FRANK KLOPAS GOLF OUTING RAISES OVER $30,000

The Chicago Fire is proud to announce that the ninth annual Frank Klopas Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Outing held yesterday, Aug. 31st raised over $30,000 for the Chicago Fire Foundation. The tournament took place at the Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park and the day will include a continental breakfast, 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, cocktail reception and buffet dinner with the full Chicago Fire team and technical staff. The event concluded with a silent auction, raffle, and an awarding of the day's prizes. Money raised at the event benefited the Chicago Fire Foundation, which provides donations to area organizations that enhance the lives of disadvantaged youth through health and wellness, education, and the environment.

BLANCO'S 'DIRECTO AL BLANCO' RADIO PROGRAM TUESDAY

"Directo al Blanco" a full-hour live radio program hosted by Fire midfielder Cuauhtémoc Blanco will air this and every Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. CT. Listeners are encouraged to call and talk to Blanco about the latest soccer-related news regarding the Chicago Fire, Major League Soccer, and the Mexican Primera Division. The show airs nationally on RadioCadena stations in Chicago (WRTO-AM), Las Vegas (KLSQ-AM), Los Angeles (KTNQ-AM), San Francisco (KLOK-AM), El Paso (KAMA-AM), San Antonio (KCOR-AM), Dallas (KFLC-AM), McAllen (KGBT-AM), Houston (KLAT-AM), New York (WADO-AM), and Miami (WQBA-AM).

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