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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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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