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<item><title><![CDATA[Thorrington enjoying career revival]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156460&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 14:30:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156460&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[John Thorrington thought about calling it quits. But for a while, Thorrington didn&#39;t have much of a soccer career to quit from. He spent much of his first three seasons with the Chicago Fire injured, rehabbing from injury, testing his health and getting injured again.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[John Thorrington thought about calling it quits. But for a while, Thorrington didn't have much of a soccer career to quit from. He spent much of his first three seasons with the Chicago Fire injured, rehabbing from injury, testing his health and getting injured again.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Commitment to defense fueling Fire]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156360&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 00:34:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080509&amp;content_id=156360&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire are off to their to their best start in team history, wining five of their first seven games, losing only one and drawing the other while their seemingly impenetrable defense has given up just three goals.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire are off to their to their best start in team history, wining five of their first seven games, losing only one and drawing the other while their seemingly impenetrable defense has given up just three goals.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Chris Snear</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire again find the magic at RFK]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156323&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 22:10:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080508&amp;content_id=156323&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire apparently have the formula to win at RFK Stadium. They bent a little, never leaked and took advantage of their opportunities to hold back D.C. United in a 2-0 victory on a slick turf at the venerable old grounds.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire apparently have the formula to win at RFK Stadium. They bent a little, never leaked and took advantage of their opportunities to hold back D.C. United in a 2-0 victory on a slick turf at the venerable old grounds.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Chris Snear</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chicago Fire off to blazing start ]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080507&amp;content_id=155747&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 13:05:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080507&amp;content_id=155747&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[It has been a long time since the Chicago Fire have started off as well as they have started the 2008 Major League Soccer season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It has been a long time since the Chicago Fire have started off as well as they have started the 2008 Major League Soccer season.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire, United meet in Primetime]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080507&amp;content_id=155738&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 12:49:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080507&amp;content_id=155738&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Two teams who have started the season going in opposite directions renew their heated rivalry when the Chicago Fire visit D.C. United on MLS Primetime Thursday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Two teams who have started the season going in opposite directions renew their heated rivalry when the Chicago Fire visit D.C. United on MLS Primetime Thursday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Notes: Fire storm the capital]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080505&amp;content_id=155343&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 18:19:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080505&amp;content_id=155343&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire (4-1-1, 13 pts.) return to the road for their second road game in six days against D.C. United (2-4-0, 6 pts.) on Thursday, May 8, at RFK Stadium in the nation&#39;s capital. Kickoff for the match is set for 6:30 p.m.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire (4-1-1, 13 pts.) return to the road for their second road game in six days against D.C. United (2-4-0, 6 pts.) on Thursday, May 8, at RFK Stadium in the nation's capital. Kickoff for the match is set for 6:30 p.m.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Hamlett pleased with Fire defense]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080504&amp;content_id=154878&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080504&amp;content_id=154878&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[On a night where his team scored three goals and rolled to a second victory of the season against the New England Revolution, Chicago Fire head coach Denis Hamlett preached the importance of defense. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[On a night where his team scored three goals and rolled to a second victory of the season against the New England Revolution, Chicago Fire head coach Denis Hamlett preached the importance of defense. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kyle McCarthy</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire again roll to rout of Revolution]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080503&amp;content_id=154782&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 21:34:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080503&amp;content_id=154782&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire continued their 2008 dominance over the New England Revolution with a resounding 3-0 victory on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire continued their 2008 dominance over the New England Revolution with a resounding 3-0 victory on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kyle McCarthy</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire expect Revs to target revenge]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080502&amp;content_id=154580&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 14:49:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080502&amp;content_id=154580&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Six games into the 2008 MLS season, the Chicago Fire have their its first rematch of the season, and it&#39;s a juicy one, with the Fire looking to repeat their 4-0 drubbing of New England a month ago.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Six games into the 2008 MLS season, the Chicago Fire have their its first rematch of the season, and it's a juicy one, with the Fire looking to repeat their 4-0 drubbing of New England a month ago.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rising Eastern finalists meet again]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080501&amp;content_id=154326&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 15:44:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080501&amp;content_id=154326&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Last year&#39;s Eastern Conference finalists meet for the second time this season as both the New England Revolution and Chicago Fire have once again moved to the top of the division.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Last year's Eastern Conference finalists meet for the second time this season as both the New England Revolution and Chicago Fire have once again moved to the top of the division.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire sign Paraguayan defender Marmol]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080429&amp;content_id=153893&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:35:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080429&amp;content_id=153893&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[After a lengthy and at times bizarre courtship, the Chicago Fire Tuesday signed Paraguayan defender Lider Marmol to a contract.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After a lengthy and at times bizarre courtship, the Chicago Fire Tuesday signed Paraguayan defender Lider Marmol to a contract.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire sign defender Lider Marmol]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080429&amp;content_id=153857&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:48:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080429&amp;content_id=153857&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire have announced they have signed Paraguayan defender Lider Marmol to the team&#39;s 28-man roster. Per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire have announced they have signed Paraguayan defender Lider Marmol to the team's 28-man roster. Per team policy, financial terms were not disclosed. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Notes: Fire off to Gillette]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080428&amp;content_id=153711&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:43:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080428&amp;content_id=153711&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire (3-1-1, 10 pts.) take to the road to play their second of three regular season meetings against the New England Revolution (3-2-1, 10 pts.) on Saturday, May 3, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire (3-1-1, 10 pts.) take to the road to play their second of three regular season meetings against the New England Revolution (3-2-1, 10 pts.) on Saturday, May 3, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Thorrington shines as Fire rebound]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080427&amp;content_id=153247&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:13:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080427&amp;content_id=153247&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[John Thorrington battled through injuries the last three seasons and finally feels he&#39;s more than ready to contribute. He showed it Saturday with a brace in the Fire&#39;s 2-1 win against the Rapids.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[John Thorrington battled through injuries the last three seasons and finally feels he's more than ready to contribute. He showed it Saturday with a brace in the Fire's 2-1 win against the Rapids.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kathryn L. Knapp</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Two Thorrington goals fuel Fire ]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080426&amp;content_id=153217&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:02:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080426&amp;content_id=153217&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Two second-half goals by midfielder John Thorrington gave the Chicago Fire a 2-1 victory against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night at Toyota Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Two second-half goals by midfielder John Thorrington gave the Chicago Fire a 2-1 victory against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night at Toyota Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kathryn L. Knapp</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chicago to fire up offense vs. Colorado]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080425&amp;content_id=152937&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:45:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080425&amp;content_id=152937&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[It had to hurt. Watching tape of the Chicago Fire&#39;s last game at home against Kansas City had to be a painful experience for coach Denis Hamlett and the players.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It had to hurt. Watching tape of the Chicago Fire's last game at home against Kansas City had to be a painful experience for coach Denis Hamlett and the players.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire host Rapids looking to shake loss ]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080424&amp;content_id=152741&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:32:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080424&amp;content_id=152741&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Pace-setters in their respective conferences heading into last week, the Chicago Fire and Colorado Rapids look to overcome frustrating losses when they come together at Toyota Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Pace-setters in their respective conferences heading into last week, the Chicago Fire and Colorado Rapids look to overcome frustrating losses when they come together at Toyota Park.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Busch brings experience in the net]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080423&amp;content_id=152513&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:40:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080423&amp;content_id=152513&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Jon Busch was in goal for the best of times the Columbus Crew ever had. It&#39;s those experiences he&#39;s trying to bring with him to the starting goalkeeping job with the Chicago Fire.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jon Busch was in goal for the best of times the Columbus Crew ever had. It's those experiences he's trying to bring with him to the starting goalkeeping job with the Chicago Fire.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly update: Fire look to rebound]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080421&amp;content_id=152255&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:44:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080421&amp;content_id=152255&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[After suffering their first loss of 2008, the Chicago Fire will look to rebound on Saturday when the Colorado Rapids make their way to TOYOTA PARK.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After suffering their first loss of 2008, the Chicago Fire will look to rebound on Saturday when the Colorado Rapids make their way to TOYOTA PARK.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Frustrated Fire shut out by Wizards]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080420&amp;content_id=151879&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:20:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080420&amp;content_id=151879&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The one thing the Chicago Fire prided itself on just four games into the season was team defense. Sunday afternoon at Toyota Park the Fire&#39;s backline broke down -- well, for just one goal.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The one thing the Chicago Fire prided itself on just four games into the season was team defense. Sunday afternoon at Toyota Park the Fire's backline broke down -- well, for just one goal.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kathryn L. Knapp</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire fail to score despite shots on goal]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080420&amp;content_id=151902&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:56:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080420&amp;content_id=151902&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Some days you score goals, some days you don&#39;t. It&#39;s that simple. Of course, it takes scoring a goal or two to win a game.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Some days you score goals, some days you don't. It's that simple. Of course, it takes scoring a goal or two to win a game.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kathryn L. Knapp</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Possession new focus for Chicago]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080419&amp;content_id=151720&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:52:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080419&amp;content_id=151720&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Chicago Fire head coach Denis Hamlett needed to find something to criticize about his team. He knew that, as a coach, he had to find something for his unbeaten, unscored upon (at least by their opponents) team to work on.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chicago Fire head coach Denis Hamlett needed to find something to criticize about his team. He knew that, as a coach, he had to find something for his unbeaten, unscored upon (at least by their opponents) team to work on.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire puts unbeaten streak on the line]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080419&amp;content_id=151555&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:54:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080419&amp;content_id=151555&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Denis Hamlett needed to find something to criticize about his team. The Chicago Fire takes its unbeaten 2-0-1 record into Sunday&#39;s game against the Kansas City Wizards.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Denis Hamlett needed to find something to criticize about his team. The Chicago Fire takes its unbeaten 2-0-1 record into Sunday's game against the Kansas City Wizards.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Midwest rivals meet in Chicago]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080417&amp;content_id=151305&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:45:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080417&amp;content_id=151305&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Long-time Midwestern rivals who have gotten off to impressive starts face each other at Toyota Park when the Chicago Fire take on the Kansas City Wizards. The Fire have won back-to-back matches and have yet to lose on the season, winning at San Jose in their last contest.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Long-time Midwestern rivals who have gotten off to impressive starts face each other at Toyota Park when the Chicago Fire take on the Kansas City Wizards. The Fire have won back-to-back matches and have yet to lose on the season, winning at San Jose in their last contest.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Marmol set to work out with Fire]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080418&amp;content_id=151489&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:05:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080418&amp;content_id=151489&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Paraguayan defender Lider Marmol has once again changed training gear, heading back from New York to Chicago to work out with the Chicago Fire.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Paraguayan defender Lider Marmol has once again changed training gear, heading back from New York to Chicago to work out with the Chicago Fire.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire draw with UIC in charity match]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080417&amp;content_id=151129&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:16:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080417&amp;content_id=151129&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[On a relatively warm, yet windy spring night 1,827 fans came together to raise some money and watch some soccer. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[On a relatively warm, yet windy spring night 1,827 fans came together to raise some money and watch some soccer. ]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kathryn L. Knapp</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Soumare fueling strong Fire back line]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080416&amp;content_id=150969&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:14:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080416&amp;content_id=150969&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[After three games of the 2008 MLS season, the Chicago Fire have given up zero goals to an opposition player. The only goal counting against the Fire this season was an own goal by defender Bakary Soumare, who has more than made up for that mistake with his play.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After three games of the 2008 MLS season, the Chicago Fire have given up zero goals to an opposition player. The only goal counting against the Fire this season was an own goal by defender Bakary Soumare, who has more than made up for that mistake with his play.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire face Chicago-Illinois in benefit match]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080414&amp;content_id=150566&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:16:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080414&amp;content_id=150566&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[This Wednesday, Chicago Fire fans will have a chance to see the team up close and personal.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[This Wednesday, Chicago Fire fans will have a chance to see the team up close and personal.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kathryn L. Knapp</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire spoil Earthquakes' homecoming]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080412&amp;content_id=150086&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:07:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080412&amp;content_id=150086&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The San Jose Earthquakes played their first home game in almost 2-1/2 years on Saturday. Chad Barrett and the Chicago Fire made sure they&#39;ll have to wait a bit longer for their first win.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The San Jose Earthquakes played their first home game in almost 2-1/2 years on Saturday. Chad Barrett and the Chicago Fire made sure they'll have to wait a bit longer for their first win.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jeff Carlisle</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Busch delivers key saves in Fire win]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080412&amp;content_id=150122&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:50:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080412&amp;content_id=150122&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[It wasn&#39;t that long ago that Chicago Fire goalkeeper Jon Busch was a candidate for the MLS scrap heap. But Busch was given another chance by the Chicago Fire, and are they ever glad they did.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[It wasn't that long ago that Chicago Fire goalkeeper Jon Busch was a candidate for the MLS scrap heap. But Busch was given another chance by the Chicago Fire, and are they ever glad they did.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Jeff Carlisle</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire, GM Guppy agree to part ways]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080411&amp;content_id=150037&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:41:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080411&amp;content_id=150037&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[In a much-anticipated move, new Chicago Fire owner Andrew Hauptman Friday announced that the team and general manager John Guppy &quot;agreed to part ways&quot; and announced Andell Sports Group Managing Director Javier Leon will serve in Guppy&#39;s place on an interim basis.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In a much-anticipated move, new Chicago Fire owner Andrew Hauptman Friday announced that the team and general manager John Guppy "agreed to part ways" and announced Andell Sports Group Managing Director Javier Leon will serve in Guppy's place on an interim basis.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[After glowing win, Fire must start anew]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080411&amp;content_id=149912&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:14:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080411&amp;content_id=149912&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire face the challenge of coming back down to earth and starting anew against the San Jose Earthquakes after the lasting glow of their 4-0 victory over the New England Revolution last week.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire face the challenge of coming back down to earth and starting anew against the San Jose Earthquakes after the lasting glow of their 4-0 victory over the New England Revolution last week.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire hope to ruin San Jose party]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080410&amp;content_id=149596&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:47:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080410&amp;content_id=149596&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The San Jose Earthquakes make their return to northern California, playing their first home game since the end of the 2005 season when they play host to the Chicago Fire on Saturday afternoon in Oakland.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The San Jose Earthquakes make their return to northern California, playing their first home game since the end of the 2005 season when they play host to the Chicago Fire on Saturday afternoon in Oakland.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire 'D' contributes in all-around effort]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080408&amp;content_id=148556&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:41:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080408&amp;content_id=148556&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[There was no mistaking the offensive weaponry at the disposal of Chicago Fire coach Denis Hamlett last week in his team&#39;s 4-0 win against the New England Revolution. But what mattered most to the Fire was their defense.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[There was no mistaking the offensive weaponry at the disposal of Chicago Fire coach Denis Hamlett last week in his team's 4-0 win against the New England Revolution. But what mattered most to the Fire was their defense.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Update: Fire at San Jose]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080407&amp;content_id=148440&amp;vkey=pr_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:21:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080407&amp;content_id=148440&amp;vkey=pr_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire (1-0-1, 4 pts.) travel to the west coast to face the San Jose Earthquakes (0-1-0, 0 pts.) on Saturday, April 12, at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, Calif.  Kickoff for the match set for 3:30 p.m. CT.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire (1-0-1, 4 pts.) travel to the west coast to face the San Jose Earthquakes (0-1-0, 0 pts.) on Saturday, April 12, at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, Calif.  Kickoff for the match set for 3:30 p.m. CT.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire offense impressive in rout]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080403&amp;content_id=147584&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:46:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080403&amp;content_id=147584&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Prior to the Chicago Fire&#39;s home opener against the New England Revolution, head coach Denis Hamlett talked about his team&#39;s offensive options. By the end of the first half Thursday night, three of those had given the club a 4-0 lead, which turned into a 4-0 win.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Prior to the Chicago Fire's home opener against the New England Revolution, head coach Denis Hamlett talked about his team's offensive options. By the end of the first half Thursday night, three of those had given the club a 4-0 lead, which turned into a 4-0 win.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kathryn L. Knapp</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[U.S. U-17s top Fire U-18s, tie U-16s]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080407&amp;content_id=148273&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:06:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080407&amp;content_id=148273&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[On a busy, sunny spring weekend, the U.S. under-17 national team came to play four games while touring throughout Chicago. Sunday they stopped at Toyota Park to face the Chicago Fire Academy.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[On a busy, sunny spring weekend, the U.S. under-17 national team came to play four games while touring throughout Chicago. Sunday they stopped at Toyota Park to face the Chicago Fire Academy.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kathryn L. Knapp</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chicago shows its firepower vs. Revs]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080403&amp;content_id=147569&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:40:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080403&amp;content_id=147569&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[There are very few rivalries as intense in MLS as that between the Chicago Fire and the New England Revolution. Thursday night at Toyota Park, the Fire took control early as they tallied four early goals for a commanding halftime lead on their way to a 4-0 victory on MLS Primetime Thursday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[There are very few rivalries as intense in MLS as that between the Chicago Fire and the New England Revolution. Thursday night at Toyota Park, the Fire took control early as they tallied four early goals for a commanding halftime lead on their way to a 4-0 victory on MLS Primetime Thursday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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