Frank Klopas

And the bad news keeps rolling in for Fire fans. At this point in the season it has been one cruel blow after another. And the latest player affected (again) is our beloved German International

A bit of a depleted Fire side will take on the Red Bulls today in what is really a desperation game. It's odd to be saying that in early April but it's also the truth

Yazid Atouba might have been a slight gamble when the Chicago Fire drafted him in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft. The Cameroonian midfielder impressed in preseason though, leading to the club offering him a contract two days before the season opener.

It could be an uphill battle to overcome tidy outcomes in 2012.

The Chicago Fire have more depth on their roster for 2013 that in previous years, and the players' know that starting jobs are not safe. Also, some more talk on getting a 3rd jersey.

With the Fire offense in good form this pre-season, how might that bode in terms of goals scored for the 2013 campaign? Read below for my take on things

The Chicago Fire claimed former Columbus Crew/Fire Academy defender, Rich Balchan, off waivers.

This year's Chicago Fire squad is shaped by the vision of coach Frank Klopas, who built the team himself as technical director before taking to the sidelines last year.

Over 14 months of preparation went into the Fire's 15th Anniversary Celebration. And it reaffirmed and reminded us that our motto of Tradition, Honor, and Passion aren't just empty words.

The Fire have a chance to make an impact statement on national TV. They will have to do it in a tough venue against a tough team, but getting a result would sure feel nice after the past 2 games. ...