MLS Chicago Fire FC

Fire Unbeaten in First Two Preseason Matches

Published on February 14, 2005 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


The Chicago Fire is undefeated in its first two preseason matches, as the club defeated the University of Central Florida 4-1 Thursday and Brimstone Cup rival FC Dallas 3-1 Friday at the IMG Academy. The club will look to continue its hot streak today when it takes on the U.S. U-17 National Team at the IMG Academy at 4:00 p.m. ET. The "Men in Red" are scheduled to take part in three more exhibition matches in Florida before returning to Chicago for a four-day break. The Fire will resume its preseason activities in Guadalajara, Mexico and Jackson, MS. For a complete listing of the club's preseason activities, please see below.

2005 Chicago Fire Preseason Results
Date Opponent Site Score/Time Record
2-09 University of Central Florida IMG Academy-Bradenton, FL 4-1 W 1-0-0
2-10 FC Dallas IMG Academy-Bradenton, FL 3-1 W 2-0-0

Recovery Room
Capano, Craig - L knee strain
Pause, Logan - surgery
Sanneh, Tony - R hamstring strain

2005 Chicago Fire Preseason Schedule (Dates/Times subject to change)
Monday, Feb. 14 Match vs. U.S. U-17 National Team - IMG Academy - 4:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Feb. 15 Training camp at IMG Academy - 9:30 a.m. ET
Wednesday, Feb. 16 Match vs. San Jose Earthquakes - IMG Academy - 3:00 p.m. ET
Saturday, Feb. 19 Match vs. U.S. U-20 National Team - IMG Academy - 10:00 a.m. ET
Thursday, Feb. 24 Match vs. Kansas City Wizards - University of South Florida, Tampa, FL - 7:00 p.m. ET
Friday, Feb. 25 Return to Chicago
Saturday, Feb. 26 FireFest -- Holiday Inn Select & Convention Center Hotel - Tinley Park, IL - 11:00a.m.-3:00 p.m. CT
Sunday, Feb. 27 Depart for Guadalajara, Mexico to continue preseason training
Thursday, Mar. 3 Match vs. Atlas (Time TBD)
Tuesday, Mar. 8 Match vs. Chivas (Time TBD)
Thursday, Mar. 10 Match vs. Tecos (Time TBD)
Sunday, Mar. 13 Return to Chicago; OFF
Mar. 18 - Mar. 26: Training camp begins in Jackson, MS
Monday, Mar. 28: Training at Lake Forest College practice facility begins (Time TBD)

Etc... * Valentine's Treat: Today's Chicago Woman magazine has singled out one of the club's members, D/M Kelly Gray, as one of "Chicago's 50 Hottest Singles" in its February issue. Fans can check out a profile of the fourth-year pro in the issue, which is available on newsstands now.

* Follow the team this preseason via photo galleries, player diaries and a Q&A with Fire boss Dave Sarachan beginning Monday, Feb. 14 by visiting www.Chicago-Fire.com

* The FireWorks for Kids Foundation (FWFK) will host the 2005 edition of its annual Season Kickoff Luncheon, sponsored by AthletiCo, on Tuesday, Mar. 29 in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Chicago, located at 151 East Wacker Drive. All proceeds from the event will benefit FWFK. For more information or to purchase tickets please call 312-705-7218.

* The Fire's sister team Monarcas Morelia lost its first encounter of the 2005 Clausura season Saturday night, falling 1-0 to Cruz Azul at Estadio Azul in Mexico City. Despite the loss, the "Monarchs" are tied for 1st place (with Tecos) in its division with 10 points (3-1-1).

* Chicago columnist Chris Costello is concerned that Fire captain Chris Armas hasn't been a part of U.S. boss Bruce Arena's recent gameday lineups...Check out more at www.Chicago-Fire.com

* The West Michigan Fire Juniors last week announced that the club has secured the rights to the West Michigan Edge W-League (Women's) franchise, with immediate effect. The name of the team will be the West Michigan Firewomen.

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