Comments on: MLS 2009 Previews: Chicago Fire

By: Al

Al — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:39:11 +0000

Every April, the Fire play a match against my university’s team here in the city. It’s very cool of them to do.

By: joel es latest soccer news

joel es latest soccer news — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:45:16 +0000

I love the classi bunny-hop!!!!

By: Ben

Ben — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:00:27 +0000

Denis recently stated that he’s looking to play Blanco 90 minutes a game. If that’s the case then we need to start looking at the rest of the team.

McBride is definitely a great player and I predict he will lead us in goals.

By: Johnathan

Johnathan — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:11:11 +0000

Great job, Steve. I’m really looking forward to this season.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:57:43 +0000

Ben, I think if Blanco’s minutes are managed better this season (which I firmly believe they will be) then Blanco will have a lot more to offer. I think he is a brilliant player but imagine if the Fire got him when he was 32 instead of 36. I know he wants to play every second but at his age you simply cant, especially with all the travel in MLS and playing on some plastic fields. Blanco getting a recall to the national team would not be good for the Fire either.

By: Christopher

Christopher — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:57:37 +0000

Thanks for finally telling the truth about Blanco. His legs and his style hurt a young and open field minded Fire. I agree completely that he gave them some legitimacy for a few years, but now it is time for the young guns to take over. Mapp and Rolfe all the way this year!

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:53:05 +0000

While Blanco’s a fine player, Brian McBride’s a brilliant footballer and a wonderful man too. He is rightly considered a legend at my club, Fulham, and oddly for an American is a typical, British centre-forward. The fact that his return to the side from injury coincided with our unbelievable run to safety at the end of last season is no coincidence. I’ll certainly be keeping track of both Brian’s and the Fire’s success this season.

By: Ben

Ben — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:49:10 +0000

Boo on the Blanco hate. Last season he was one of the most productive players the Fire has ever had. I’m trying to track it down but I think his numbers (G/A) last year were second only to one year of Piotr Nowak. That says a lot to me.

I think the key with Blanco is figuring out which lineup around he makes him the most dangerous because when he’s dangerous the team is unpredictable and unbeatable.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:40:14 +0000

I was going to put him in but since he is still playing in the MLS I didnt feel like it! Hope to see you soon Mikey!

By: Prison Mike

Prison Mike — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:28:07 +0000

LOL, don’t forget Canada! (Chad Barrett)