In this week's Fire Wire, Sam Stejskal of MLSsoccer.com speaks with veteran netminder Jon Conway, who has claimed the No. 1 spot for the Fire, plus Guillermo Rivera breaks down the mid week injury report, and Charlie Corr of ESPN Chicago analyzes the team's chemistry.
Even though he didn't enter the season as the Chicago Fire's No. 1 goalkeeper, Jon Conway never took his eyes off the spot. He recognizes this opportunity as a chance to help young Sean Johnson out and move him along. "Being an older guy, you try to do what's right, be a good pro and help out," the 12-year MLS veteran told Sam Stejskal. Read the article in its entirety at MLSsoccer.com.
The Men in Red travel to Colorado this weekend to take on the defending MLS Cup Champions. Mike Banner and Steven Kinney are still out, but could Cory Gibbs be back on the pitch as early as Saturday? Guillermo Rivera breaks down the injury report in his latest article in Fire Confidential.
After only securing one point in April, Charlie Corr looks at the chemistry of the defensive unit. Last week, Carlos de los Cobos made changes to every line, including adding Baggio Husidic to the lineup. Read the complete analysis at ESPN Chicago.
The Chicago Fire's youth initiatives have managed to extend their reach to unfamiliar territory. After signing Home Grown player Victor Pineda in 2010, the Fire have established new affiliates as far south as Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida. Travis Clark has the scoop on the new areas that the Fire have developed in their youth soccer initiative in his MLSsoccer.com article.
This year's revamped squad is deep with hungry, young new players with some compelling stories. Benjamin Kumming profiles Gaston Puerari, Gabriel Ferrari, and Pari Pantazopoulos in this Time Out Chicago article.
Plus, don't miss Carlos de los Cobos' column in Hoy, 'Real Salt Lake parte como favorito.'
