In their final tune-up before opening up against the Chicago Fire Saturday, the Red Bulls crushed Brazilian powerhouse Santos, 3-1, in front of a sellout crowd of 25,000 at the grand opening of Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. , last night. The Red... Full Article at New York Post

Chicago Fire will kick off the 2010 MLS season against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, March 27 at 6:00 PM CT at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ, live on ESPN. The Fire host Opening Night at TOYOTA PARK against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday,... Full Article at Our Sports Central

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Fire Soccer Club today released statements regarding the new, five-year MLS Collective Bargaining Agreement. "The Chicago Fire are pleased that MLS and the Player's Union have come to terms on a new Collective Bargaining... Full Article at MLSnet - Major League Soccer

"I can still go through a metal detector," he joked after his workout on Friday. "They're not big pieces. They're little circles of titanium fused together. About the size of your pinkie." Chicago Fire fans are optimistic about this season, about some... Full Article at Chicago Tribune

The boy, whose exact age was unavailable, was taken in "extremely critical condition" to Stroger Hospital, said Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford. The boy's father was also taken in critical condition to the hospital. The two were hit by... Full Article at Chicago Tribune

A man and his young son were hit by a truck as they walked on the Near West Side this afternoon, officials said. The boy, whose exact age was unavailable, was taken in "extremely critical condition" to Stroger Hospital, said Chicago Fire Department... Full Article at Chicago Tribune

He said that victim, however, was alert at the scene. Another victim, a man believed to be about 20, was taken to Loyola University Hospital in Maywood in serious-to-critical condition after being shot in the abdomen, Langford said. Two other victims... Full Article at Chicago Tribune

Following light training Tuesday, the U16's departed from the first team, as they headed to the Big Easy - New Orleans, LA, where they played to another 1-1 draw against the Chicago Fire Juniors Louisiana U18 side. "That match was the first time we... Full Article at MLSnet - Major League Soccer

The message of fire safety. Nearly 180 elementary school children left an assembly hall Wednesday morning in the Far South Sides Roseland neighborhood wearing play firefighter hats, holding brand new smoke detectors and armed with information about... Full Article at Chicago Sun-Times

But the game won't be without stars. According to the Santos Web site, Neymar and goalkeeper Fabio Costa are among the 17 players available. The Red Bulls are scheduled to open the MLS season at home March 27 against the Chicago Fire. However, the MLS... Full Article at NorthJersey.com

Fire recruit Collins John admits he was happy just to get the contract negotiations out of the way. The 24-year old former Fulham striker had a topsy-turvy week last week with reports suggesting he had signed, then he hadn’t and things were not to his... Full Article at Tribalfootball.com

The shooting happened about 4:13 p.m. near the intersection of 80th Street and South Manistee Avenue, said Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Veejay Zala. Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford said that the girl was 7 years old and was shot... Full Article at Chicago Tribune

Here's a few videos showing some of the new guys in action. Julio Martinez - El Salvador (Chicago Fire) Krzysztof Krol - Poland (Chicago Fire) Osael Romero - El Salvador (Chivas USA) Sergio Herrera - Colombia (Columbus Crew) Cristian Castillo - El... Full Article at The Best Eleven

Patricia Brown Holmes was appointed by Gov. Quinn last year to co-chair the state task force that investigated the Burr Oak Cemetery scandal. Now, Brown Holmes, 49, will work pro bono to determine the professional fate of [Chicago Fire Commissioner... Full Article at Capitol Fax Blog

Commissioner John Brooks. Patricia Brown Holmes was appointed by Gov. Quinn last year to co-chair the state task force that investigated the Burr Oak Cemetery scandal. A former state and federal prosecutor-turned associate Circuit judge will investigate... Full Article at Chicago Sun-Times

Despite acquiring Krzysztof Krol on loan from Jagiellonia Bialystok, the Fire have El Salvador international Deris Umanzor with them and de los Cobos is expecting his pace to be a major plus for the Fire. “He played very good against Houston but he... Full Article at Tribalfootball.com

“This is something that I’ve been wishing, hoping and dreaming for a number of years,” Wolyniec said. “For it to be a reality now is pretty exciting.” The Red Bulls will play Santos of Brazil Saturday night before a full house, then open the Major... Full Article at NJ.com

30-year-old Salvadoran defender Deris Umanzor is in camp with the Chicago Fire. (Getty Images) Thought the Fire had their left back issue sorted out? Think again. Despite acquiring left back Krzysztof Krol via loan in January, head coach Carlos... Full Article at MLSnet - Major League Soccer

Former Fulham striker Collins John has joined the Chicago Fire. He will surely go from being a European bust to the MLS leading scorer this year... [Unprofessional Foul] Roberto Carlos has still got it [Dirty Tackle] Liverpool win 4-1 and as we... Full Article at Soccer Blogs