Chicago Fire new-boy Freddie Ljungberg was full of praise for Seattle fans after he left the
Sounders for the Eastern Conference giants. On his personal website Ljungberg made a note to fans
thanking them for his excellent time in Seattle, and he also stressed his excitement at turning a
new page in his Major League Soccer career.
Photo courtesy of the Chicago Fire
BY ANTHONY ZILIS
When Chicago Fire head coach Carlos de los Cobos joined the Fire last offseason, he pledged
that his team would play attractive soccer, with more short passing in the midfield.
The departures of playmakers Cuauhtemoc Blanco and Chris Rolfe made that more difficult and
left the team sorely lacked creativity in the midfield.
Photo courtesy of the Chicago Fire
BY ANTHONY ZILIS
When Chicago Fire head coach Carlos de los Cobos joined the Fire last offseason, he pledged
that his team would play attractive soccer, with more short passing in the midfield.
The departures of playmakers Cuauhtemoc Blanco and Chris Rolfe made that more difficult and
left the team sorely lacked creativity in the midfield.
