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Save by Sean Johnson sparks Fire in 2-1 victory over FC Dallas
After Sean Johnson gave up the goal to El Salvador on March 26 that knocked the United States out of Olympic qualifying, the Fire’s 22-year-old goalkeeper appeared to have lost his mojo. Since his return from duty with the Olympic team, Johnson had been searching …Read More
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Fire’s patience will be tested by Dallas FC
Fire coach Frank Klopas said he isn’t sure which FC Dallas team his club will see Wednesday at Toyota Park.In film study, Klopas has seen Dallas push forward and on other occasions play more defensively. Dallas’ unique 4-5-1 formation allows that flexibility. It also can …Read More
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Logan Pause’s own goal snaps Fire’s unbeaten streak
PORTLAND, Ore. — An own goal in the 52nd minute proved to be the winner Sunday for the Portland Timbers, who beat the Fire 2-1. Jalil Anibaba scored the lone goal for the Fire (4-3-3), which had its three-game unbeaten streak snapped. The loss also …Read More
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Fire’s defense will be key vs. Timbers
Because he trained with the Portland Timbers last summer before his senior season at Louis- ville, Fire rookie Austin Berry could play the role of double agent in preparation for his team’s road game Sunday in Portland, Ore. But Berry’s firsthand knowledge only would confirm what …Read More
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Fire coach Frank Klopas trusts Austin Berry, Jalil Anibaba
Fire coach Frank Klopas would love to trot out the same starting 11 all season, but he knows that won’t happen. Any talk of lineups with Klopas comes with the caveat that he expects he’ll have to adjust because of injuries. So when he got …Read More
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Fire beats Sporting Kansas City but loses Arne Friedrich
When Sporting Kansas City traveled to Toyota Park to take on the Fire, it did its best to be hospitable guests. After a dismal first half by the home team, Sporting Kansas City gave the Fire every opportunity to win the game. The Fire was …Read More
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Fire plans to toughen its approach against KC pounders
The game Saturday against Sporting Kansas City at Toyota Park will feature tactics the Fire has seen from other opponents. But the club is hoping it won’t be feeling a case of déjà vu at the end of the game. More than any other club …Read More
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Fire keeper Sean Johnson gets his shutout in draw
Since returning from U.S. Olympic team duty, Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson had been searching for his first shutout of the season. It came Wednesday in a 0-0 draw with Real Salt Lake at Toyota Park. “That’s a positive, for sure, a clean sheet,” midfielder Logan …Read More
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Fire will put its depth to the test
Fire coach Frank Klopas has praised his team’s depth since the start of the season. During one of the most grueling months on its schedule, the Fire will have a chance to make its coach look good. The starting lineups have been consistent for most …Read More
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Fire slips past Chivas USA in stoppage time
CARSON, Calif. — Marco Pappa scored in the second minute of stoppage time to send the Fire to a 2-1 victory over Chivas USA on Friday. In the 92nd minute, the Guatemalan received a pass from second half substitute Frederico Puppo and then made a …Read More
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Fire putting more focus on defense heading into Friday’s games at Chivas
Maybe the Fire has had some bad luck, especially when it lost 2-1 on Saturday to the Seattle Sounders at Toyota Park. A pair of bad bounces resulted in the Sounders’ two goals, and suspect officiating denied the Fire a chance to tie the score …Read More
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Fire coach Frank Klopas, center back Jalil Anibaba suspended
Major League Soccer has suspended Fire coach Frank Klopas and center back Jalil Anibaba for the game Friday against Chivas USA at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., according to a statement released by the team on Monday. Klopas was dismissed by referee Michael …Read More
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Fire upset at officials after loss to Sounders
The Fire entered its game Saturday against the Seattle Sounders at Toyota Park trying to beat them for the first time in franchise history. In a game that featured two teams playing a physical brand of soccer, suspect officiating only added to the frustration of …Read More
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Fire must win midfield battle against Seattle
Fire coach Frank Klopas prefers to talk about his team as a whole rather than spotlight a specific group despite the importance of the midfield in his counterattacking style. But even the team-oriented Klopas would have to admit that his midfield will be the key …Read More
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Fire scores early, then rallies to 3-2 win over Toronto
TORONTO — Dominic Oduro scored the fastest goal in team history, and the Fire also got goals from Gonzalo Segares and Patrick Nyarko on its way to a 3-2 victory Saturday against Toronto FC at BMO Field. Oduro staked the Fire (2-1-2) to a 1-0 …Read More
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Patrick Nyarko could go back to being the man in the middle
Reacquiring striker Chris Rolfe was a no-brainer for a Fire team that has struggled to score through four games this season. But whether to insert Rolfe into the starting lineup will be a difficult decision for coach Frank Klopas. He’ll have the luxury of waiting …Read More
- Striker Chris Rolfe returns to Fire fold
- Logan Pause backs into a goal; weather ends Fire’s 1-1 draw with Dynamo
- Arne Friedrich, Dan Gargan prepared to help Fire with Cory Gibbs on shelf
- Rapids hand Fire first loss of season
- Fire focuses getting its lines organized
- Fire’s midfielders fostering a feeling of control in early season
- Fire blanks Union to win home opener
- Fire strikers form strong partnership
- German star Arne Friedrich reports to Fire, ready to contribute
- Fire kicks off MLS season with tie





