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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire pleased with defensive effort]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080907&amp;content_id=186225&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:03:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080907&amp;content_id=186225&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[When Chicago Fire goalkeeper Jon Busch entered the locker room after Saturday&#39;s game, he had a message for his teammates. &quot;He said &#39;Next week, we go for No. 11,&#39;&quot; Fire defender Bakary Soumare related to reporters after the Fire recorded their league-best 10th shutout of the season with a 1-0 victory against the New York Red Bulls at Toyota Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[When Chicago Fire goalkeeper Jon Busch entered the locker room after Saturday's game, he had a message for his teammates. "He said 'Next week, we go for No. 11,'" Fire defender Bakary Soumare related to reporters after the Fire recorded their league-best 10th shutout of the season with a 1-0 victory against the New York Red Bulls at Toyota Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rookie King leads Fire to victory]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080906&amp;content_id=186092&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:42:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080906&amp;content_id=186092&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[In a key Eastern Conference matchup, a first-half goal by rookie Stephen King gave the Chicago Fire a 1-0 win against the visiting New York Red Bulls Saturday at Toyota Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[In a key Eastern Conference matchup, a first-half goal by rookie Stephen King gave the Chicago Fire a 1-0 win against the visiting New York Red Bulls Saturday at Toyota Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire, Mapp agree to four-year extension]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080906&amp;content_id=185987&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:21:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080906&amp;content_id=185987&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire announced today they have agreed to terms with midfielder Justin Mapp on a four-year contract extension through the 2011 season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire announced today they have agreed to terms with midfielder Justin Mapp on a four-year contract extension through the 2011 season.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire-Red Bulls rivalry second to points]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080905&amp;content_id=185725&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:27:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080905&amp;content_id=185725&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Rivalries and grudges are fine motivational tools when motivation is lacking. But with the way things are set up in the Eastern Conference these days, the Chicago Fire have enough motivation going into Saturday&#39;s game against the visiting New York Red Bulls.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rivalries and grudges are fine motivational tools when motivation is lacking. But with the way things are set up in the Eastern Conference these days, the Chicago Fire have enough motivation going into Saturday's game against the visiting New York Red Bulls.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Six-pointer ahead for Fire, Red Bulls]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080904&amp;content_id=185399&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:17:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080904&amp;content_id=185399&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[A real six-pointer is ahead at Toyota Park as the Chicago Fire entertain the New York Red Bulls with just three points separating the clubs in the Eastern Conference.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A real six-pointer is ahead at Toyota Park as the Chicago Fire entertain the New York Red Bulls with just three points separating the clubs in the Eastern Conference.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[McBride shows he can deliver for Fire]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080904&amp;content_id=185328&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:42:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080904&amp;content_id=185328&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Too old? Past his prime? Worth the attention and the money? Perhaps those questions were asked about Brian McBride when he joined the Chicago Fire this summer, but he answered them on Sunday when he scored his first goal for the Fire in their 2-1 loss to Houston.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Too old? Past his prime? Worth the attention and the money? Perhaps those questions were asked about Brian McBride when he joined the Chicago Fire this summer, but he answered them on Sunday when he scored his first goal for the Fire in their 2-1 loss to Houston.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Notes: Plenty of action at Toyota Park]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080902&amp;content_id=184843&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:20:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080902&amp;content_id=184843&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[TOYOTA PARK will see plenty of action in the upcoming weeks as the Chicago Fire return to home to take on the New York Red Bulls this Saturday. On Thursday, Mexican sides Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club Am&eacute;rica, will add a new chapter to their storied rivalry and on Wednesday, Sept. 10, the U.S. Men&#39;s National Team will take on the national team of Trinidad &amp;amp; Tobago at TOYOTA PARK.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[TOYOTA PARK will see plenty of action in the upcoming weeks as the Chicago Fire return to home to take on the New York Red Bulls this Saturday. On Thursday, Mexican sides Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club América, will add a new chapter to their storied rivalry and on Wednesday, Sept. 10, the U.S. Men's National Team will take on the national team of Trinidad &amp; Tobago at TOYOTA PARK.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Strong Fire effort goes unrewarded]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080831&amp;content_id=184632&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:28:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080831&amp;content_id=184632&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire went to Houston having won eight of the team&#39;s previous nine MLS matches but left with a disappointing 2-1 loss to the defending MLS Cup champion Houston Dynamo.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire went to Houston having won eight of the team's previous nine MLS matches but left with a disappointing 2-1 loss to the defending MLS Cup champion Houston Dynamo.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Lucas Ogden-Davis</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[McBride, Fire fall short vs. Dynamo]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080831&amp;content_id=184622&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:01:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080831&amp;content_id=184622&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire suffered only their second defeat in the team&#39;s last 10 matches in a 2-1 loss to Houston Dynamo at Robertson Stadium on Sunday evening.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire suffered only their second defeat in the team's last 10 matches in a 2-1 loss to Houston Dynamo at Robertson Stadium on Sunday evening.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Lucas Ogden-Davis</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire fully loaded for Dynamo]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080830&amp;content_id=184230&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:25:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080830&amp;content_id=184230&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[While in the midst of a very crowded scene for the top spot in the Eastern Conference, the Fire play two-time defending champion the Houston Dynamo at Robertson Stadium on Sunday. The Fire (10-6-5, 35 points) stand two points behind New England and Columbus in the Eastern Conference standings.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[While in the midst of a very crowded scene for the top spot in the Eastern Conference, the Fire play two-time defending champion the Houston Dynamo at Robertson Stadium on Sunday. The Fire (10-6-5, 35 points) stand two points behind New England and Columbus in the Eastern Conference standings.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[MLS powers Chicago, Houston clash]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080828&amp;content_id=183902&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:33:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080828&amp;content_id=183902&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Houston Dynamo return home holding a solid lead in the Western Conference as they play host to the Chicago Fire in a high-profile interconference matchup at Robertson Stadium.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Houston Dynamo return home holding a solid lead in the Western Conference as they play host to the Chicago Fire in a high-profile interconference matchup at Robertson Stadium.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire name Greeley club president]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080826&amp;content_id=183469&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:46:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080826&amp;content_id=183469&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire have hired Dave Greeley, a long-time sports marketing executive, to serve as president of the team.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire have hired Dave Greeley, a long-time sports marketing executive, to serve as president of the team.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chicago falls to Veracruz in international friendly]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080825&amp;content_id=182947&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:45:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080825&amp;content_id=182947&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire (10-6-5 35 pts.) fell to los Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz Sunday 3-1 in an international exhibition match played in Veracruz, Mexico.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire (10-6-5 35 pts.) fell to los Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz Sunday 3-1 in an international exhibition match played in Veracruz, Mexico.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[New Fire star subs ably for absent one]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080822&amp;content_id=182368&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:15:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080822&amp;content_id=182368&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Their most famous player, Cuauhtemoc Blanco, was absent, but the Chicago Fire took advantage of the skills of another veteran star, Brian McBride, to help secure a 1-0 win Thursday against the L.A. Galaxy.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Their most famous player, Cuauhtemoc Blanco, was absent, but the Chicago Fire took advantage of the skills of another veteran star, Brian McBride, to help secure a 1-0 win Thursday against the L.A. Galaxy.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Andrea Canales</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire acquire conditional '09, '11 SuperDraft picks]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080822&amp;content_id=182503&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:47:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080822&amp;content_id=182503&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire acquired conditional 2009 and 2011 MLS SuperDraft picks Friday in exchange for the rights to 21-year old forward Will Johnson.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire acquired conditional 2009 and 2011 MLS SuperDraft picks Friday in exchange for the rights to 21-year old forward Will Johnson.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Thorrington, Fire spoil Arena debut]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080822&amp;content_id=182321&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:49:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080822&amp;content_id=182321&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[John Thorrington scored the game&#39;s only goal, once again popping up to knock off the Los Angeles Galaxy, as the Chicago Fire claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory Thursday night at The Home Depot Center.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[John Thorrington scored the game's only goal, once again popping up to knock off the Los Angeles Galaxy, as the Chicago Fire claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory Thursday night at The Home Depot Center.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Andrea Canales</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Chicago gets first look at Arena in LA]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080821&amp;content_id=182077&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:51:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080821&amp;content_id=182077&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[When the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chicago Fire last met, it was in a winner-take-all battle on the final day of last season for a place in the MLS Cup Playoffs.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[When the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chicago Fire last met, it was in a winner-take-all battle on the final day of last season for a place in the MLS Cup Playoffs.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire aiming to spoil Arena's debut]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080820&amp;content_id=181813&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:55:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080820&amp;content_id=181813&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[When the Chicago Fire take on the Los Angeles Galaxy in a key late season battle at The Home Depot Center on MLS Primetime Thursday, the game could come off as a fire alarm contest.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[When the Chicago Fire take on the Los Angeles Galaxy in a key late season battle at The Home Depot Center on MLS Primetime Thursday, the game could come off as a fire alarm contest.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Notes: Hollywood showcase]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080818&amp;content_id=181138&amp;vkey=pr_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:21:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080818&amp;content_id=181138&amp;vkey=pr_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire (9-6-5, 32 pts.) returns to action in an ESPN2 MLS Primetime Thursday match up against the Los Angeles Galaxy (6-8-6, 24 pts.) at The Home Depot Center this Thursday, Aug. 21 (7:30 CT, ESPN2).  ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire (9-6-5, 32 pts.) returns to action in an ESPN2 MLS Primetime Thursday match up against the Los Angeles Galaxy (6-8-6, 24 pts.) at The Home Depot Center this Thursday, Aug. 21 (7:30 CT, ESPN2).  ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire fight, fall just short of United]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080817&amp;content_id=180694&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:26:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080817&amp;content_id=180694&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire put up quite a fight Saturday night against D.C. United. Yet despite a late push, the Fire couldn&#39;t overcome a first-half goal and fell 1-0 to their Eastern Conference rivals.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire put up quite a fight Saturday night against D.C. United. Yet despite a late push, the Fire couldn't overcome a first-half goal and fell 1-0 to their Eastern Conference rivals.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kathryn L. Knapp</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fred, United spoil McBride's return]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080816&amp;content_id=180653&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:27:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080816&amp;content_id=180653&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[D.C. United got a goal from Fred in the 27th minute and held on the remainder of the way, for a 1-0 victory Saturday night against the Chicago Fire.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[D.C. United got a goal from Fred in the 27th minute and held on the remainder of the way, for a 1-0 victory Saturday night against the Chicago Fire.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kathryn L. Knapp</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[McBride planning to suit up Saturday]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080815&amp;content_id=180446&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:44:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080815&amp;content_id=180446&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire held a press conference Friday to announce that Brian McBride is available to play for the team Saturday against D.C. United.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire held a press conference Friday to announce that Brian McBride is available to play for the team Saturday against D.C. United.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Brian McBride</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[With changing attack, Fire look to defense]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080815&amp;content_id=180464&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:24:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080815&amp;content_id=180464&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[All eyes will be on the forward end of the field for Chicago Fire fans when their favorite team takes on D.C. United at Toyota Park Saturday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[All eyes will be on the forward end of the field for Chicago Fire fans when their favorite team takes on D.C. United at Toyota Park Saturday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire, United clash in crowded East]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080814&amp;content_id=180223&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:23:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080814&amp;content_id=180223&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire and D.C. United renew their rivalry at Toyota Park, meeting for the third time this season, each having won on the other&#39;s home ground.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire and D.C. United renew their rivalry at Toyota Park, meeting for the third time this season, each having won on the other's home ground.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[McBride set to make Fire debut]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080813&amp;content_id=180014&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:40:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080813&amp;content_id=180014&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Brian McBride, who played all 90 minutes for the United States Wednesday in its 2-1 elimination loss to Nigeria in the Beijing Olympics, is expected to be available to train with the Chicago Fire Friday at Toyota Park.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Brian McBride, who played all 90 minutes for the United States Wednesday in its 2-1 elimination loss to Nigeria in the Beijing Olympics, is expected to be available to train with the Chicago Fire Friday at Toyota Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Kent McDill</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Blanco named to Mexican squad]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080813&amp;content_id=180035&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:12:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080813&amp;content_id=180035&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[Sven-Goran Eriksson has announced his 25-man roster for the opening match in the semifinal round of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and among the players selected in his first game in charge of the tricolor is none other than Chicago Fire midfielder Cuauht&eacute;moc Blanco.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sven-Goran Eriksson has announced his 25-man roster for the opening match in the semifinal round of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and among the players selected in his first game in charge of the tricolor is none other than Chicago Fire midfielder Cuauhtémoc Blanco.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Dylan Butler</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Fire announce Veracruz friendly]]></title><link>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080813&amp;content_id=179939&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:43:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://chicago.fire.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20080813&amp;content_id=179939&amp;vkey=news_chf&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t100</guid><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire announced Wednesday that they will play an international friendly match against Mexican side Veracruz of the Primera Division &#39;A&#39; on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 4 p.m., at Estadio Luis &quot;Pirata&quot; Fuente in Veracruz, Mexico.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chicago Fire announced Wednesday that they will play an international friendly match against Mexican side Veracruz of the Primera Division 'A' on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 4 p.m., at Estadio Luis "Pirata" Fuente in Veracruz, Mexico.]]></content:encoded>
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