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Fire's Jon Busch Earns Third MLS Save of the Week Nomination

August 11, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


CHICAGO, IL (August 11, 2009) - Jon Busch has earned his third MLS Save of the Week nomination after his crucial save this past Sunday against the Houston Dynamo. Busch made a big save for the Fire as he stopped a header attempt following a Dynamo corner kick. His save kept the score tied, though the Fire eventually fell to the Dynamo 3-2.

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

The Fire's next home game will be Wednesday, August 19th versus L.A. Galaxy (ESPN2/Deportes, 8:00 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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