Fire fans outside Red Bull Arena, March 2010 Over the years, Chicago Fire fans have established a reputation as one of the best-travelled groups in Major League Soccer. Whether in Columbus, Toronto, New Jersey, or California, Fire fans have made pilgrimages to away games a tradition. Away trips are a great way to get out and support the Fire in a foreign environment, see some new places, drink new...

Happy game day! Opening Night (to use the Fire's terminology) is almost upon us. Here's some vital gameday information, but first, a message to the fans from CJ Brown: "Hey fans. It’s great to be back home in Chicago after a long preseason and two matches on the road in 2010. The team is very excited to finally be back at home and to play tomorrow night at TOYOTA PARK before the greatest fans in...

When I first read the rumor that Jon Busch had been waived by the Fire I emailed the only people I could think of, two members of the team's communications staff, to see if I could get any verification. I figured I had about a 50/50 chance of getting a response, let alone a yea or nay.

Instead (after a couple more emails and phone calls) I ended up with Busch's cell number and sent him...

Our special season ticket offer in Section 8 has expired. Season tickets on general sale are still available, contact the Fire at 888-MLS-FIRE or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details. Thanks to the support of the Chicago Fire, we are able to offer an exclusive deal for supporters who want to buy tickets in "Section 8" (sections...