Oct 31, 2009 | CBS SportsLine
A week after helping the Chicago Fire return to the playoffs, Cuauhtemoc Blanco announced he's leaving the club.
Blanco to leave Fire after finishing playoffs
Chicago Fire forward Cuauhtemoc Blanco has signed a contract with Veracruz of the Mexican Primera Division and will begin play there in January.
Can Fire get Revved up for New England?
In the first round of the MLS playoffs, the Fire will have to contend with New England Revolution's Shalrie Joseph, left, a big defensive midfielder who has played some forward this season and earned consideration for league MVP honors.
Consistently applying pressure, the New England Revolution couldn't take advantage of their offensive chances and played the Chicago Fire to a scoreless tie in their final regular-season home game before 18,064 last night at Gillette Stadium.
Fire beat Chivas USA 1-0 to clinch playoff spot
The Chicago Fire clinched a playoff spot by beating CD Chivas USA 1-0 in their season finale Thursday night.
The MLS playoff picture may be muddled heading into the final weekend, but the Chicago Fire can book their fifth consecutive trip to the postseason by winning, tying or waiting.
Chivas visits Chicago with West title in sight
Chivas USA has already clinched a postseason berth and, as the only team with two matches left, controls its own destiny in the race for the regular-season title in the competitive Western Conference.
Recap: New England vs. Chicago
Goalie Matt Reis made four saves and the New England Revolution inched closer to a playoff berth with a 0-0 tie against the Chicago Fire on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium.
The New England Revolution lost control of their playoff fate and the Chicago Fire blew a chance to clinch a postseason berth in a 0-0 draw Saturday night.
Brennan's goal keeps TFC alive
Jim Brennan and goalkeeper Brian Edwards made sure Toronto FC's playoff hopes lived to see another day.
New England Revolution face old rivals Chicago Fire tonight at Gillette
The New England Revolution face long-time rivals Chicago Fire at 6PM tonight at Gillette Stadium for their last regular season home game, broadcast on Fox Soccer Channel.
Chicago aiming to clinch playoff spot, home field vs. New England
When the Chicago Fire and New England square off in a Major League Soccer fixture at Foxborough Stadium on Saturday night, both teams could be playing for a playoff spot.
Rising Star: Seattle's Stephen King
Get to know the 23-year-old in this profile by Soccer America's Bryan Alvarez that covers on and off-field experiences.
MLS chief says Beckham discussing 2nd Milan loan
David Beckham is in talks with the Galaxy about going to AC Milan on another loan and then returning to Los Angeles afterward.
Recap: Los Angeles vs. Chicago
The Los Angeles Galaxy moved one step closer to their first berth in the Major League Soccer playoffs since 2005 with a 1-0 win over the Chicago Fire on Friday night.
Landon Donovan scored in the 42nd minute and Donovan Ricketts made four saves for his seventh shutout in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Friday night.
While the Los Angeles Galaxy or the Chicago Fire may not win the Supporters' Shield for the league's best regular-season record, both clubs have an opportunity to make the playoffs this weekend.
Fire, Galaxy aim to clinch playoff spot
Two Major League Soccer teams near the top of their respective conference tables square off at The Home Depot Center on Friday night when the Los Angeles Galaxy host the Chicago Fire.
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