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Fire 1 - Chivas USA 0: Playoff Ticket Punched

Fire Confidential | ChicagoNow 22 October @ 11:34 PM EST

The Fire finally clinched their spot in the playoffs tonight, earning the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 1-0 win at a rain-soaked Toyota Park over Western Conference leaders Chivas USA.

The Fire, who took the lead in the 67th minute when Chivas forward Eduardo Lillingston put a Cuauhtemoc Blanco corner kick in the back of the net for an own goal, snapped a six game winless streak with the loss and now enters the postseason with a little bit of momentum.

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Matchday 10/22: Fire vs. Chivas USA

Fire Confidential | ChicagoNow 22 October @ 06:10 PM EST
Hey everyone, I'm settled in at a very rainy Toyota Park and the Fire and Chivas are almost set to kick off their all-important match. The Fire will be looking for a win or a tie to clinch the Eastern Conference's second seed in the upcoming playoffs but Chivas will be gunning for a win to take the lead in the tightly-packed Western Conference. Click to continue reading...

Fire vs. Chivas USA: Match Preview

Fire Confidential | ChicagoNow 22 October @ 05:34 AM EST

After the Fire last met Western Conference leaders Chivas USA in MLS action on May 28th, Chicago was the talk of the league. Not only had the Fire just pulled off a thrilling 3-2 come from behind victory over Chivas - who at the time were MLS leaders - but they also extended their season-opening unbeaten streak to 11 games.

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Mid-Week Update: Injury Notes and Reaction to the New England Game

Fire Confidential | ChicagoNow 21 October @ 02:40 PM EST

Now that I've finally spoken to Fire Head Coach Denis Hamlett, I can provide you guys with a couple of updates regarding the Fire's injury situation and give some reaction to the 0-0 draw with New England this past Saturday. Here we go... Injury Updates: Wilman Conde - Game day decision Conde, who missed last Saturday's game at the New England Revolution with a hamstring injury, has yet to train this week.

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The Race for the Final Three Playoff Spots

Fire Confidential | ChicagoNow 19 October @ 02:31 AM EST

With the expansion Seattle Sounders booking their ticket to the MLS Cup playoffs over the weekend, only three spots remain in the postseason bracket. If the current standings hold up, the Fire (who currently holds the second seed in the Eastern Conference), Colorado and Toronto would qualify for the postseason.

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