CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: Jesse Marsch #15 of CD Chivas USA protests the call of referee Tim Weyland to award a free kick to Cuauhtemoc Blanco #10 of the Chicago Fire as Chris Armas #14 of the Chicago Fire looks on in the first half during their MLS match at the Home Depot Center on September 29, 2007 in Carson, California. Blanco scored on the free kick to make the score 1-0. Getty Images logo Getty Images 28 months ago

CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: Jesse Marsch #15 of CD Chivas USA protests the call of referee Tim Weyland to award a free kick to Cuauhtemoc Blanco #10 of the Chicago Fire as Chris Armas #14 of the Chicago Fire looks on in the first half during their MLS match at the Home Depot Center on September 29, 2007 in Carson, California. Blanco scored on the free kick to make the score 1-0.

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