CHIVAS USA AT FIRE PREVIEW

The Chicago Fire host Chivas USA for a 7 p.m. match Thursday at Toyota Park. With a win or draw, Chicago guarantees itself a postseason spot.

Here are several links posted Wednesday at my ESPNChicago.com Chicago Fire blog:

• Chivas vs. Fire notebook: Fire defender Conde questionable with flu-like symptoms
• Zach Thornton: 'I'm glad I got through it': Catching up with the ex-Fire goalkeeper
• This date in Chicago Fire history: Oct.

Related

• Major League Soccer 2009 Final Power Rankings: Who will win the MLS Cup?
• Some U.S. news tidbits
• MLS announces 2009 award finalists
• ESPNCHICAGO.COM: NEW FIRE BLOG
• MLS Table As It Now Stands 10/18 Update
• MLS power rankings: week 30
• Segares out, Conde still a doubt for Fire's playoff decider
• WVH Power Rankings: Week 30