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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire announce '09 team awards]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091107&amp;content_id=7636860&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:59:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091107&amp;content_id=7636860&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Fire Soccer is proud to announce the 2009 Chicago Fire year-end awards for Fire Most Valuable Player, Defender of the Year, Budweiser Golden Boot, the USSF Humanitarian of the Year.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Fire Soccer is proud to announce the 2009 Chicago Fire year-end awards for Fire Most Valuable Player, Defender of the Year, Budweiser Golden Boot, the USSF Humanitarian of the Year.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Scoring mode a must for Fire]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091106&amp;content_id=7633342&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:08:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091106&amp;content_id=7633342&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Heading into their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series second leg Saturday against the New England Revolution, they already trail 2-1 before the first whistle is blown.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Heading into their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series second leg Saturday against the New England Revolution, they already trail 2-1 before the first whistle is blown.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire put focus on Saturday]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091104&amp;content_id=7620180&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:42:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091104&amp;content_id=7620180&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Fire hope Wednesday&#39;s good weather would promote good play for the home team, who are down 2-1 on aggregate in their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series with the Revolution.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Fire hope Wednesday's good weather would promote good play for the home team, who are down 2-1 on aggregate in their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series with the Revolution.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Pause named Humanitarian of the Year]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091106&amp;content_id=7631728&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091106&amp;content_id=7631728&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Kansas City Wizards defender Jimmy Conrad and Chicago Fire midfielder Logan Pause were selected to receive the 2009 U.S. Soccer Foundation/MLS W.O.R.K.S. Humanitarian of the Year Award.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Kansas City Wizards defender Jimmy Conrad and Chicago Fire midfielder Logan Pause were selected to receive the 2009 U.S. Soccer Foundation/MLS W.O.R.K.S. Humanitarian of the Year Award.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire chased victory in opening leg]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091101&amp;content_id=7597710&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:34:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091101&amp;content_id=7597710&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Sunday afternoon&#39;s 2-1 first-leg defeat to the Revolution made it abundantly clear that the Fire weren&#39;t particularly interested in playing for a draw in the opening leg of their Conference Semifinal.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sunday afternoon's 2-1 first-leg defeat to the Revolution made it abundantly clear that the Fire weren't particularly interested in playing for a draw in the opening leg of their Conference Semifinal.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kyle McCarthy</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire can't fend off Revs' rally]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091101&amp;content_id=7595236&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:14:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091101&amp;content_id=7595236&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Shalrie Joseph scored his first career playoff goal in the 75th minute to hand the New England Revolution a 2-1 victory against the Chicago Fire in the first leg of their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series at Gillette Stadium on Sunday afternoon.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Shalrie Joseph scored his first career playoff goal in the 75th minute to hand the New England Revolution a 2-1 victory against the Chicago Fire in the first leg of their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series at Gillette Stadium on Sunday afternoon.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kyle McCarthy</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire possess advantages over Revs]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091031&amp;content_id=7587662&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:22:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091031&amp;content_id=7587662&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Fire have a few advantages heading into Sunday&#39;s first leg at Gillette Stadium against the New England Revolution, whom the Fire have played in the playoffs each of the last five seasons.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Fire have a few advantages heading into Sunday's first leg at Gillette Stadium against the New England Revolution, whom the Fire have played in the playoffs each of the last five seasons.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire's Blanco planning to join Veracruz]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091030&amp;content_id=7583880&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:12:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091030&amp;content_id=7583880&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Fire star midfielder Cuauhtemoc Blanco plans to return to the Mexican Primera Division to play for Veracruz during the winter season, beginning in January.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Fire star midfielder Cuauhtemoc Blanco plans to return to the Mexican Primera Division to play for Veracruz during the winter season, beginning in January.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire, Revs renew playoff rivalry at Gillette Stadium]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091030&amp;content_id=7583732&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:16:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091030&amp;content_id=7583732&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Defense will be a common theme throughout the series -- and it certainly has been over each of the past four years when the teams have met in a postseason series. The teams have played six games in those four years, and three have finished with 1-0 scorelines, while a third ended in a scoreless draw.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Defense will be a common theme throughout the series -- and it certainly has been over each of the past four years when the teams have met in a postseason series. The teams have played six games in those four years, and three have finished with 1-0 scorelines, while a third ended in a scoreless draw.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire will open playoffs on Sunday, Nov. 1]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091027&amp;content_id=7561650&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:34:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091027&amp;content_id=7561650&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[In a change to the previously-released MLS Cup Playoffs schedule, the Chicago Fire will now play arch rival New England Revolution in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m. CT at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In a change to the previously-released MLS Cup Playoffs schedule, the Chicago Fire will now play arch rival New England Revolution in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m. CT at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire defense getting reinforcements]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091027&amp;content_id=7560418&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:28:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091027&amp;content_id=7560418&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Fire hope to have Wilman Conde and Gonzalo Segares back in defense for the playoffs, which begin Saturday at New England.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Fire hope to have Wilman Conde and Gonzalo Segares back in defense for the playoffs, which begin Saturday at New England.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire hope Blanco gets healthy for playoffs]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091023&amp;content_id=7535426&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:20:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091023&amp;content_id=7535426&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The MLS Cup Playoffs begin Thursday, but the Chicago Fire hope they are assigned a weekend game, so they can get midfielder Cuauhtemoc Blanco healthy.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The MLS Cup Playoffs begin Thursday, but the Chicago Fire hope they are assigned a weekend game, so they can get midfielder Cuauhtemoc Blanco healthy.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire take care of business in wet weather]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091022&amp;content_id=7530282&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:53:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091022&amp;content_id=7530282&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Fire, needing a win or draw against Chivas in the final game of the regular season to advance to the MLS Cup Playoffs, benefited from an own goal on the end of their 14th corner kick of the game.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Fire, needing a win or draw against Chivas in the final game of the regular season to advance to the MLS Cup Playoffs, benefited from an own goal on the end of their 14th corner kick of the game.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Blanco's corner seals Fire's postseason spot]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091022&amp;content_id=7529454&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:43:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091022&amp;content_id=7529454&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[A second-half corner kick by Cuauhtemoc Blanco turned into an own goal that pushed the Chicago Fire into the MLS Cup Playoffs Thursday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A second-half corner kick by Cuauhtemoc Blanco turned into an own goal that pushed the Chicago Fire into the MLS Cup Playoffs Thursday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Armas joins Chicago Fire hall of fame]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091023&amp;content_id=7531288&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:32:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091023&amp;content_id=7531288&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[No MLS team embraces its history any stronger than do the Chicago Fire. On Thursday at Toyota Park, the Fire displayed their organizational pride when they inducted former midfielder Chris Armas into the team&#39;s hall of fame]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[No MLS team embraces its history any stronger than do the Chicago Fire. On Thursday at Toyota Park, the Fire displayed their organizational pride when they inducted former midfielder Chris Armas into the team's hall of fame]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire need positive result against Chivas]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091021&amp;content_id=7516618&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:02:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091021&amp;content_id=7516618&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Fire need a positive result, win or tie, in their final regular season game against Chivas USA Thursday at Toyota Park to secure a playoff spot.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Fire need a positive result, win or tie, in their final regular season game against Chivas USA Thursday at Toyota Park to secure a playoff spot.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire aim to clinch when Chivas visit]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091021&amp;content_id=7513964&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:09:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091021&amp;content_id=7513964&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[For the Chicago Fire, their path to the MLS Cup Playoffs is simple: A win or draw Thursday vs. Chivas USA and they have secured a place in the top eight overall.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the Chicago Fire, their path to the MLS Cup Playoffs is simple: A win or draw Thursday vs. Chivas USA and they have secured a place in the top eight overall.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire youth gaining valuable experience]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091019&amp;content_id=7498800&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:09:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091019&amp;content_id=7498800&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[What will happen with the 2009 Chicago Fire has certainly not yet been decided, but there&#39;s no question the 2010 version will have some very young players with a lot of experience ready to play.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[What will happen with the 2009 Chicago Fire has certainly not yet been decided, but there's no question the 2010 version will have some very young players with a lot of experience ready to play.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire show grit in draw with Revs]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091017&amp;content_id=7483842&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:35:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091017&amp;content_id=7483842&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[With the stakes clear from the outset, the Fire rose to the challenge and secured a 0-0 draw at Gillette Stadium.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With the stakes clear from the outset, the Fire rose to the challenge and secured a 0-0 draw at Gillette Stadium.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kyle McCarthy</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire, Revs screech to scoreless draw]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091017&amp;content_id=7482334&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:30:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091017&amp;content_id=7482334&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[In a series filled with tight and physical matches, the New England Revolution and Chicago Fire stuck to form as they played out a 0-0 draw.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In a series filled with tight and physical matches, the New England Revolution and Chicago Fire stuck to form as they played out a 0-0 draw.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kyle McCarthy</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Playoff positioning on line for Fire]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091016&amp;content_id=7470592&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:39:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091016&amp;content_id=7470592&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Fire and Revolution play Saturday and the result affects the playoff positions for both. A Fire win clinches both a playoff spot and home-field advantage for an Eastern Conference Semifinal Series, most likely against the Revs.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Fire and Revolution play Saturday and the result affects the playoff positions for both. A Fire win clinches both a playoff spot and home-field advantage for an Eastern Conference Semifinal Series, most likely against the Revs.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire stars to battle fans as part of FIFA Soccer 10 launch]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091016&amp;content_id=7470582&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:21:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091016&amp;content_id=7470582&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[It&#39;s a dream for most video game players, to compete in an on-screen battle with someone who actually plays the game in real life. The dream could become a reality Monday for soccer fans who want to try their hand at video  futbol  against a Chicago Fire player.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It's a dream for most video game players, to compete in an on-screen battle with someone who actually plays the game in real life. The dream could become a reality Monday for soccer fans who want to try their hand at video  futbol  against a Chicago Fire player.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire can clinch home field against Revs]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091015&amp;content_id=7463902&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:13:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091015&amp;content_id=7463902&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[A crucial match in the Eastern Conference is on tap as the New England Revolution conclude their 2009 home schedule against the Chicago Fire.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A crucial match in the Eastern Conference is on tap as the New England Revolution conclude their 2009 home schedule against the Chicago Fire.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rolfe returning to Fire starting XI]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091015&amp;content_id=7462228&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:59:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091015&amp;content_id=7462228&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Chris Rolfe is healthy again, and ready to wrap up his Chicago Fire career. The versatile veteran attacker, missed the last two games due to a hamstring strain but worked out all week and was declared ready to go for the game at New England.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chris Rolfe is healthy again, and ready to wrap up his Chicago Fire career. The versatile veteran attacker, missed the last two games due to a hamstring strain but worked out all week and was declared ready to go for the game at New England.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Update: Fire eye MLS Cup Playoffs]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091014&amp;content_id=7456768&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:26:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091014&amp;content_id=7456768&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[With a win against New England, the Fire will clinch a spot in the 2009 MLS Cup playoffs. The Fire have made the playoffs in 10 of their 11 seasons.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[With a win against New England, the Fire will clinch a spot in the 2009 MLS Cup playoffs. The Fire have made the playoffs in 10 of their 11 seasons.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bye week fits Fire just fine]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091008&amp;content_id=7399704&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:37:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091008&amp;content_id=7399704&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[While the Fire had nothing to do with the Major League Soccer schedule, they fully appreciate the timing of their time off.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[While the Fire had nothing to do with the Major League Soccer schedule, they fully appreciate the timing of their time off.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Update: Fire enjoy bye week]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091008&amp;content_id=7395576&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:47:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091008&amp;content_id=7395576&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire will enjoy a bye week this weekend as the race for the five remaining playoff spots continues around the league. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire will enjoy a bye week this weekend as the race for the five remaining playoff spots continues around the league. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Shorthanded Fire show mettle in defeat]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091003&amp;content_id=7301874&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:26:00 -0500</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20091003&amp;content_id=7301874&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Fire believed they stacked up well against the Galaxy to the end of a hard-fought match despite missing a handful of starters out with injury.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Fire believed they stacked up well against the Galaxy to the end of a hard-fought match despite missing a handful of starters out with injury.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Ivan Orozco</dc:creator>
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