Wondering how the recent moves of Chris Rolfe and Bakary Soumare to Europe will impact Brian
McBride's offseason decision? Well, I asked the 37-year-old McBride - who is in the last year of
his contract with the Fire - just that question after the Fire's practice last Thursday. Here is
what the Arlington Heights native had to say.
Yes Fire fans, Mr. ESPN is leaving the Fire in the January transfer window. So for those of you
who hate soap operas, I'm sorry. As the Chicago Fire World Turns will continue on and I'm
sure that the drama will be top notch.
As my colleague Matthew, has punctually stated in his recent article "I Wish I Had A Crystal
Ball," the Fire are on the verge of a possible exodus of players with the question marks and
explanation points surrounding the exits and of Blanco, McBride, Rolfe, Pappa, Soumare, Prideaux,
Segares, Conde and even Dennis Hamlett.
MLS rosters are finally frozen. Here's a look at how much each team has changed since March.
Also worth checking is something that can shake up a roster without a personnel decision: the
injury list.
CHICAGO
Hasn't changed much since the beginning of the season except for the departure of unhappy defender
Bakary Soumare to Europe.
