After earning a point on the road in Colorado, the Chicago Fire return to the Windy City to prepare for their upcoming match against the expansion Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. In today's Fire news, Jon Conway makes Goal.com's Best XI of MLS, Manchester United tickets go on-sale, and MLSsoccer.com analyzes the good and bad that came out of Saturday's match against Colorado. Plus, Fire midfielder Daniel Paladini gets ready to make an appearance in the community.
Making two huge saves for the Chicago Fire, Nicholas Rosano of Goal.com says keeper Jon Conway is largely responsible for earning a point on the road in Colorado. Of all the goaltenders in MLS, Rosano selected Conway for this week's top team. To view his entire lineup, visit Goal.com.
Tickets are officially on-sale for the Chicago Fire-Manchester United match at Soldier Field and are available by calling 1-888-MLS-Fire, Chicago-Fire.com or via Ticketmaster. The Fire will take on the Red Devils on Saturday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the World Football Challenge.
Despite giving up their second consecutive second-half lead on Saturday, the Fire were mildly encouraged by the result, which saw them improve upon a disappointing performance against the Houston Dynamo on April 23. In his latest On Fire, Sam Stejskal takes a look at the Fire's creative wingers, issues in front of the net, and a young defense that is still prone to rookie mistakes. Read the article in its entirety at MLSsoccer.com.
Today, May 3, Chicago Fire Midfielder Daniel Paladini will be visiting the Chicago Public Library's Clearing branch to read stories, sign autographs and pose for pictures. Paladini will even be reading your favorite children's books! Make sure to stop by Clearing (6423 W. 63rd Pl.) at 5pm! For more information, click here.
