2012 Chicago Fire season
2012 season | |||
Chairman | Andrew Hauptman | ||
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Head coach | Frank Klopas | ||
Stadium |
Toyota Park (capacity: 20,000) | ||
MLS | 6th overall (4th in the Eastern Conference) | ||
MLS Cup Playoffs | Knockout round | ||
U.S. Open Cup | Third round | ||
Carolina Challenge Cup | Runners-up | ||
Brimstone Cup | Winners | ||
Top goalscorer | Chris Rolfe (8 goals) | ||
Highest home attendance | 20,533 vs Los Angeles Galaxy (July 8) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 10,489 vs Houston Dynamo (April 15) | ||
Average home league attendance | 16,407 (regular season) | ||
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The 2012 Chicago Fire season was the club's 17th year of existence, as well as their 15th season in Major League Soccer and their 15th consecutive year in the top-flight of American soccer.
The Fire began the regular season with a 1–1 tie on March 17, 2012 when they were hosted by the expansion team Montreal Impact in their first Major League Soccer home game. The Men in Red concluded the regular season hosting D.C. United at the Toyota Park on October 27, 2012.
The Fire qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs for the twelfth time in their fifteen competitive seasons and for the first time since 2009. The team was eliminated from the playoffs after a 1–2 home loss to Houston Dynamo in the Knockout Round match on October 31, 2012.
At the end of the season, Chicago Fire's defender, Austin Berry, has been awarded the 2012 MLS Rookie of the Year Award, while the club's captain Logan Pause has won the 2012 MLS Fair Play Award.
Squad at the end of the season
As of October 31, 2012. Source: Chicago Fire Official Roster
No. | Name | Nationality | Position | Date of Birth (Aged) | Previous Club |
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Goalkeepers | |||||
1 | Jay Nolly | ![]() |
GK | January 2, 1982 (aged 30) | ![]() |
25 | Sean Johnson | ![]() |
GK | May 31, 1989 (aged 23) | ![]() |
70 | Paolo Tornaghi | ![]() |
GK | June 21, 1988 (aged 24) | ![]() |
Defenders | |||||
3 | Dan Gargan | ![]() |
RB | December 14, 1982 (aged 29) | ![]() |
5 | Cory Gibbs | ![]() |
CB | January 14, 1980 (aged 32) | ![]() |
6 | Jalil Anibaba | ![]() |
CB | October 19, 1988 (aged 24) | ![]() |
13 | Gonzalo Segares | ![]() |
LB | October 13, 1982 (aged 30) | ![]() |
20 | Tony Walls | ![]() |
RB | January 16, 1990 (aged 22) | ![]() |
22 | Austin Berry | ![]() |
CB | June 6, 1988 (aged 24) | ![]() |
23 | Arne Friedrich | ![]() |
CB | May 29, 1979 (aged 33) | ![]() |
28 | Steven Kinney | ![]() |
RB | October 28, 1987 (aged 25) | ![]() |
99 | Hunter Jumper | ![]() |
LB | February 28, 1989 (aged 23) | ![]() |
Midfielders | |||||
4 | Álvaro Fernández | ![]() |
M | October 11, 1985 (aged 27) | ![]() |
11 | Daniel Paladini | ![]() |
M | November 11, 1984 (aged 27) | ![]() |
12 | Logan Pause | ![]() |
M | August 22, 1981 (aged 31) | ![]() |
15 | Wells Thompson | ![]() |
M | November 25, 1983 (aged 28) | ![]() |
17 | Pável Pardo | ![]() |
M | July 26, 1976 (aged 36) | ![]() |
19 | Corben Bone | ![]() |
M | September 16, 1988 (aged 24) | ![]() |
21 | Michael Videira | ![]() |
M | January 6, 1986 (aged 26) | ![]() |
27 | Victor Pineda | ![]() |
M | March 15, 1993 (aged 19) | ![]() |
71 | Alex | ![]() |
M | December 15, 1988 (aged 23) | ![]() |
Forwards | |||||
7 | Sherjill MacDonald | ![]() |
F | November 20, 1984 (aged 27) | ![]() |
8 | Dominic Oduro | ![]() |
F | August 13, 1985 (aged 27) | ![]() |
10 | Guillermo Franco | ![]() |
F | November 3, 1976 (aged 35) | ![]() |
14 | Patrick Nyarko | ![]() |
F | January 15, 1986 (aged 26) | ![]() |
18 | Chris Rolfe | ![]() |
F | January 17, 1983 (aged 29) | ![]() |
94 | Kellen Gulley | ![]() |
F | April 6, 1994 (aged 18) | ![]() |
Player movement
Transfers
In
Date | Player | Position | Previous Club | Fee/Notes | Ref |
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December 5, 2011 | ![]() | F | ![]() | Purchased rights after loan, terms not disclosed | [1] |
December 5, 2011 | ![]() | GK | ![]() | Acquired in exchange for a first round selection in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft | [2] |
December 6, 2011 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Extended the contract through 2013, terms not disclosed | [3] |
January 9, 2012 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Signed, terms not disclosed | [4] |
January 11, 2012 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Signed, terms not disclosed | [5] |
January 12, 2012 | ![]() | D | ![]() | Selected ninth overall in 2012 MLS SuperDraft, signed with MLS | [6] |
January 18, 2012 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Re-signed for a two-year contract, terms not disclosed | [7] |
January 24, 2012 | ![]() | F | ![]() | Signed on as free agent after being selected in Stage Two of the 2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft on December 12, 2011 | [8] |
March 6, 2012 | ![]() | D | ![]() | Signed after being selected 28th overall in 2012 MLS SuperDraft, terms not disclosed | [9] |
March 7, 2012 | ![]() | D | ![]() | Signed, terms of the deal not disclosed | [10] |
March 7, 2012 | ![]() | GK | ![]() | Signed, terms of the deal not disclosed | [11] |
March 15, 2012 | ![]() | D | ![]() | Signed after being selected 47th overall in the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft, terms not disclosed | [12] |
April 5, 2012 | ![]() | F | ![]() | Re-signed, terms and length not disclosed | [13] |
April 17, 2012 | ![]() | F | ![]() | Reacquired, signed as a free agent, terms not disclosed | [14] |
April 26, 2012 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Signed on a free transfer, terms not disclosed; was added to the roster upon the opening of the summer transfer window on June 27 | [15] |
July 24, 2012 | ![]() | F | ![]() | Signed as a Designated Player, terms not disclosed | [16] |
July 27, 2012 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Acquired as a Designated Player in return for allocation money, terms not disclosed | [17] |
September 10, 2012 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Acquired in exchange for a conditional draft pick, terms not disclosed | [18] |
September 14, 2012 | ![]() | F | ![]() | Signed on a free transfer, terms not disclosed | [19] |
Out
Date | Player | Position | Destination Club | Fee/Notes | Ref |
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December 2, 2011 | ![]() | GK | None | Placed on Re-Entry list, was not selected in the Re-Entry Draft, became a free agent | [20] |
December 7, 2011 | ![]() | F | ![]() | Released | [21] |
December 7, 2011 | ![]() | F | None | Released | [21] |
December 12, 2011 | ![]() | GK | ![]() | Selected by Los Angeles Galaxy in the Re-Entry Draft; retired on January 10, 2012 | [22] |
December 12, 2011 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Selected by Colorado Rapids in the Re-Entry Draft, declined and signed with the Swedish Hammarby IF | [22] |
January 15, 2012 | ![]() | F | ![]() | Out of contract, signed with the Chilean C.D. Palestino | [23] |
January 23, 2012 | ![]() | M | None | Waived | [24] |
January 26, 2012 | ![]() | D | None | Returned to Croatia due to family issues | [25] |
January 26, 2012 | ![]() | D | ![]() | Loan expired, loan agreement is not presently allowing to re-sign | [25] |
January 30, 2012 | ![]() | D | ![]() | Free transfer after MLS rights were acquired by New York Red Bulls for allocation money | [26] |
March 11, 2012 | ![]() | D | None | Waived | [27] |
June 26, 2012 | ![]() | F | None | Waived | [28] |
June 27, 2012 | ![]() | D | ![]() | Traded to Real Salt Lake in exchange for 4th round pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft | [29] |
August 30, 2012 | ![]() | M | ![]() | Transferred effective immediately, terms not disclosed; previously announced on Aug 13 Pappa would be transferred at the end of the MLS 2012 season | [30] |
- The following players selected by Chicago Fire in either the 2012 MLS SuperDraft or 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft were released during the pre-season trials: FW Evans Frimpong, Supplemental Draft round 1; GK Karl Woszczynski, Supplemental Draft round 1; MF Justin Chavez, Supplemental Draft round 4. FW Lucky Mkosana, SuperDraft round 2, entered the season but ultimately was not signed by the club.
Loans
In
Date | Player | Position | Loaned From | Fee/Notes | Ref |
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Out
Date | Player | Position | Loaned To | Fee/Notes | Ref |
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July 24, 2012 | ![]() | F | ![]() | For the remainder of the season; terms not disclosed | [31] |
July 26, 2012 | ![]() | M | ![]() | For the remainder of the season; terms not disclosed | [32] |
August 17, 2012 | ![]() | M | ![]() | For the remainder of the season; terms not disclosed | [33] |
September 13, 2012 | ![]() | F | ![]() | For the remainder of the season; terms not disclosed | [34] |
Club staff
Position | Staff |
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Head Coach | ![]() |
Assistant Coaches | ![]() ![]() |
Goalkeeper Coach | ![]() |
Strength & Conditioning Coach | ![]() |
Vice President of Soccer Operations | ![]() |
Director of Soccer & Team Development | ![]() |
Director of Team Operations | ![]() |
Head Equipment Manager | ![]() |
Assistant Equipment Manager | ![]() |
Head Athletic Trainer | ![]() |
Assistant Athletic Trainer | ![]() |
Massage Therapist | ![]() |
Team Medical Director | ![]() |
Last updated: October 23, 2012
Source: Chicago Fire Technical Staff
Standings
- Eastern Conference Table
Pos |
Team |
Pts |
GP |
W |
L |
T |
GF |
GA |
GD |
|
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1 | Sporting Kansas City (E1) | 63 | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 42 | 27 | +15 | 2012 MLS Cup Conference Semifinals |
2 | D.C. United | 58 | 34 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 53 | 43 | +10 | |
3 | New York Red Bulls | 57 | 34 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 57 | 46 | +11 | |
4 | Chicago Fire | 57 | 34 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 46 | 41 | +5 | 2012 MLS Cup Knockout Round |
5 | Houston Dynamo | 53 | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 48 | 41 | +7 | |
6 | Columbus Crew | 52 | 34 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 44 | 44 | 0 | |
7 | Montreal Impact | 42 | 34 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 45 | 51 | −6 | |
8 | Philadelphia Union | 36 | 34 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 37 | 45 | −8 | |
9 | New England Revolution | 35 | 34 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 39 | 44 | −5 | |
10 | Toronto FC | 23 | 34 | 5 | 21 | 8 | 36 | 62 | −26 |
Updated to matches played on 18:04 EDT October 28, 2012. Source: MLSSoccer.com
Notation Key:
- (E1) = Eastern Conference champion
- Western Conference Table
Pos |
Team |
Pts |
GP |
W |
L |
T |
GF |
GA |
GD |
|
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1 | San Jose Earthquakes (SS) (W1) | 66 | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 72 | 43 | +29 | 2012 MLS Cup Conference Semifinals |
2 | Real Salt Lake | 57 | 34 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 46 | 35 | +11 | |
3 | Seattle Sounders FC | 56 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 51 | 33 | +18 | |
4 | LA Galaxy | 54 | 34 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 59 | 47 | +12 | 2012 MLS Cup Knockout Round |
5 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 43 | 34 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 35 | 41 | −6 | |
6 | FC Dallas | 39 | 34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 42 | 47 | −5 | |
7 | Colorado Rapids | 37 | 34 | 11 | 19 | 4 | 44 | 50 | −6 | |
8 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 34 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 34 | 56 | −22 | |
9 | Chivas USA | 30 | 34 | 7 | 18 | 9 | 24 | 58 | −34 |
Updated to matches played on October 28, 2012. Source: MLSSoccer.com
Notation Key:
- (SS) = Supporters Shield winner
- (W1) = Western Conference champion
- Overall Table
Pos |
Team |
Pts |
GP |
W |
L |
T |
GF |
GA |
GD |
|
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1 | San Jose Earthquakes (SS) | 66 | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 72 | 43 | +29 | 2013–14 CONCACAF Champions League 1 |
2 | Sporting Kansas City | 63 | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 42 | 27 | +15 | |
3 | D.C. United | 58 | 34 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 53 | 43 | +10 | |
4 | New York Red Bulls | 57 | 34 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 57 | 46 | +11 | |
5 | Real Salt Lake | 57 | 34 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 46 | 35 | +11 | |
6 | Chicago Fire | 57 | 34 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 46 | 41 | +5 | |
7 | Seattle Sounders FC | 56 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 51 | 33 | +18 | |
8 | LA Galaxy | 54 | 34 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 59 | 47 | +12 | 2013–14 CONCACAF Champions League 1 |
9 | Houston Dynamo | 53 | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 48 | 41 | +7 | |
10 | Columbus Crew | 52 | 34 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 44 | 44 | 0 | |
11 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 43 | 34 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 35 | 41 | −6 | |
12 | Montreal Impact | 42 | 34 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 45 | 51 | −6 | |
13 | FC Dallas | 39 | 34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 42 | 47 | −5 | |
14 | Colorado Rapids | 37 | 34 | 11 | 19 | 4 | 44 | 50 | −6 | |
15 | Philadelphia Union | 36 | 34 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 37 | 45 | −8 | |
16 | New England Revolution | 35 | 34 | 9 | 17 | 8 | 39 | 44 | −5 | |
17 | Portland Timbers | 34 | 34 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 34 | 56 | −22 | |
18 | Chivas USA | 30 | 34 | 7 | 18 | 9 | 24 | 58 | −34 | |
19 | Toronto FC | 23 | 34 | 5 | 21 | 8 | 36 | 62 | −26 | 2012–13 CONCACAF Champions League 2 |
Updated to matches played on October 28, 2012. Source: MLSSoccer.com
Notation Key:
- (SS) = Supporters Shield winner
1The highest ranked U.S.-based MLS club qualifies to the 2013–14 CONCACAF Champions League (placed in Pot A). The other U.S. representatives in the 2013–14 CONCACAF Champions League are:
- Winner of the 2012 MLS Cup (Pot A)
- Runner-up of the 2012 MLS Cup (Pot B)
- Winner of the 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (Pot B)
2Toronto FC qualified for the 2012–13 CONCACAF Champions League as winners of the 2012 Canadian Championship.
Results summary
Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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Pld | Pts | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD |
34 | 57 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 46 | 41 | +5 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 18 | +9 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 19 | 23 | −4 |
Last updated: October 27, 2012
Source: MLSsoccer.com standings
Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference
Results by round
Round | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 |
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Ground | A | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | H | A | H | A | A | H | H | A | A | H | H | A | A | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | H | A | H | A | A | H |
Result | T | W | L | T | W | L | W | T | W | L | W | L | L | W | W | W | T | L | W | L | T | W | W | W | L | W | W | W | W | L | L | W | L | T |
Conference | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Overall | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Last updated: October 27, 2012.
Source: MLS conference standings and MLS Supporters' Shield standings
Ground: A = Away; H = Home. Result: T = Tie; L = Loss; W = Win; P = Postponed.
Match Results
Win Tie Loss
Pre-season
Kickoff times are in CST.
January 29, 2012 Pre-season | D.C. United | 0 – 0 | Chicago Fire | Fort Myers, Florida |
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12:00 | Perry Kitchen ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Florida Gulf Coast University Attendance: 1,800 Referee: Andres Pfefferkorn |
February 1, 2012 Pre-season | Chicago Fire | 3 – 0 | FGCU | Ave Maria, Florida |
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18:30 | Marco Pappa ![]() Dominic Oduro ![]() Cory Gibbs ![]() Orr Barouch ![]() |
Report | Christian Velez ![]() |
Stadium: Ave Maria University |
February 4, 2012 Int'l Friendly | Real C.D. España | 1 – 3 | Chicago Fire | New Orleans, Louisiana |
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17:00 | Edder Delgado ![]() |
Report | Patrick Nyarko ![]() Dominic Oduro ![]() Pari Pantazopoulos ![]() Orr Barouch ![]() |
Stadium: Tad Gormley Stadium Attendance: 6,234 Referee: Jasen Anno |
February 11, 2012 Pre-season | Chivas USA | 0 – 1 | Chicago Fire | Oxnard, California |
---|---|---|---|---|
14:00 | Report | Daniel Paladini ![]() |
Stadium: Oxnard College Referee: Kevin Stott |
February 11, 2012 Pre-season | Ventura County Fusion | 0 – 0 | Chicago Fire Reserves | Oxnard, California |
---|---|---|---|---|
14:00 | Report | Stadium: Oxnard College |
February 15, 2012 Pre-season | Portland Timbers | 2 – 0 | Chicago Fire | Carson, California |
---|---|---|---|---|
13:00 | Eric Alexander ![]() Jorge Perlaza ![]() |
Report 120 min game |
Stadium: The Home Depot Center Attendance: Free admission |
February 18, 2012 Pre-season | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 – 0 | Chicago Fire | Oxnard, California |
---|---|---|---|---|
11:30 | Steven Lenhart ![]() Brad Ring ![]() |
Report 75 min game |
Stadium: Oxnard College Referee: Kevin Stott |
February 18, 2012 Pre-season | Ventura County Fusion | 1 – 2 | Chicago Fire Reserves | Oxnard, California |
---|---|---|---|---|
11:30 | Unidentified ![]() |
Report 75 min game |
Orr Barouch ![]() Pari Pantazopoulos ![]() |
Stadium: Oxnard College |
February 25, 2012 CCC | D.C. United | 1 – 0 | Chicago Fire | Charleston, South Carolina |
---|---|---|---|---|
16:00 | Marcelo Saragosa ![]() Emiliano Dudar ![]() Hamdi Salihi ![]() |
Report | Dan Gargan ![]() Rafael Robayo ![]() Jalil Anibaba ![]() |
Stadium: Blackbaud Stadium |
February 26, 2012 Pre-season | College of Charleston | 1 – 2 | Chicago Fire Reserves | Charleston, South Carolina |
---|---|---|---|---|
10:00 | Tanner Clay ![]() |
Report | Kheli Dube ![]() Kellen Gulley ![]() |
Stadium: Blackbaud Stadium |
February 29, 2012 CCC | Columbus Crew | 0 – 1 | Chicago Fire | Charleston, South Carolina |
---|---|---|---|---|
16:00 | Tony Tchani ![]() |
Report | Amadou Sanyang ![]() Gonzalo Segares ![]() Federico Puppo ![]() |
Stadium: Blackbaud Stadium |
March 3, 2012 CCC | Charleston Battery | canceled | Chicago Fire | Charleston, South Carolina | ||
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18:15 | Advisory | Stadium: Blackbaud Stadium | ||||
Note: Match canceled due to severe thunderstorms in the area, it will not be rescheduled. |
March 9, 2012 Pre-season | Chicago Fire | 3 – 1 | Minnesota Stars FC | Bridgeview, Illinois |
---|---|---|---|---|
10:00 | Dominic Oduro ![]() Daniel Paladini ![]() Orr Barouch ![]() |
Report | Connor Tobin ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park practice field Referee: Michael Kennedy |
Major League Soccer
Kickoff times are in CDT.
March 17, 2012 Match 1 | Montreal Impact | 1 – 1 | Chicago Fire | Montreal, Quebec |
---|---|---|---|---|
13:00 | Davy Arnaud ![]() Lamar Neagle ![]() Sanna Nyassi ![]() |
Report | Sebastián Grazzini ![]() Dominic Oduro ![]() Pável Pardo ![]() |
Stadium: Olympic Stadium Attendance: 58,912 Referee: Kevin Stott |
March 24, 2012 Match 2 | Chicago Fire | 1 – 0 | Philadelphia Union | Bridgeview, Illinois |
---|---|---|---|---|
19:30 | Dominic Oduro ![]() Sebastián Grazzini ![]() Cory Gibbs ![]() |
Report | Gabriel Farfan ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 18,075 Referee: Ricardo Salazar |
April 1, 2012 Match 3 | Colorado Rapids | 2 – 0 | Chicago Fire | Commerce City, Colorado |
---|---|---|---|---|
18:00 | Omar Cummings ![]() Kamani Hill ![]() |
Report Live TV: Galavisión |
Sebastián Grazzini ![]() |
Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park Attendance: 13,152 Referee: Chris Penso |
April 15, 2012 Match 4 | Chicago Fire | 1 – 1 | Houston Dynamo | Bridgeview, Illinois | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18:00 | Will Bruin ![]() |
Report Live TV: Galavisión |
Logan Pause ![]() Marco Pappa ![]() Patrick Nyarko ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 10,489 Referee: Geoff Gamble | ||
Note: The match was first delayed in the 13th minute for an hour and ten minutes and then called in the 66th minute due to inclement weather. |
April 21, 2012 Match 5 | Toronto FC | 2 – 3 | Chicago Fire | Toronto, Ontario |
---|---|---|---|---|
14:30 | Adrian Cann ![]() Reggie Lambe ![]() Julian De Guzman ![]() Richard Eckersley ![]() |
Report Live TV: NBC Sports |
Dominic Oduro ![]() Gonzalo Segares ![]() Patrick Nyarko ![]() |
Stadium: BMO Field Attendance: 19,255 Referee: Kevin Stott |
April 28, 2012 Match 6 | Chicago Fire | 1 – 2 | Seattle Sounders FC | Bridgeview, Illinois |
---|---|---|---|---|
19:30 | Marco Pappa ![]() Marco Pappa ![]() Jalil Anibaba ![]() Frank Klopas ![]() |
Report | Arne Friedrich ![]() David Estrada ![]() Eddie Johnson ![]() Fredy Montero ![]() Eddie Johnson ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 14,166 Referee: Michael Kennedy |
May 4, 2012 Match 7 | Chivas USA | 1 – 2 | Chicago Fire | Carson, California |
---|---|---|---|---|
22:00 | Oswaldo Minda ![]() Juan Pablo Ángel ![]() |
Report Live TV: ESPN Deportes |
Pável Pardo ![]() Austin Berry ![]() Dominic Oduro ![]() Marco Pappa ![]() |
Stadium: Home Depot Center Attendance: 14,652 Referee: Baldomero Toledo |
May 9, 2012 Match 8 | Chicago Fire | 0 – 0 | Real Salt Lake | Bridgeview, Illinois |
---|---|---|---|---|
19:30 | Report | Kyle Beckerman ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 13,544 Referee: Jair Marrufo |
May 12, 2012 Match 9 | Chicago Fire | 2 – 1 | Sporting Kansas City | Bridgeview, Illinois |
---|---|---|---|---|
19:30 | Gonzalo Segares ![]() Sebastián Grazzini ![]() Federico Puppo ![]() Dominic Oduro ![]() |
Report | Júlio César ![]() Bobby Convey ![]() Chance Myers ![]() Roger Espinoza ![]() Kei Kamara ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 14,159 Referee: Jose Carlos Rivero |
May 20, 2012 Match 10 | Portland Timbers | 2 – 1 | Chicago Fire | Portland, Oregon |
---|---|---|---|---|
18:00 | Eric Brunner ![]() Mike Chabala ![]() Logan Pause ![]() Sal Zizzo ![]() |
Report Live TV: Galavisión |
Jalil Anibaba ![]() Patrick Nyarko ![]() Gonzalo Segares ![]() Sebastián Grazzini ![]() Austin Berry ![]() |
Stadium: Jeld-Wen Field Attendance: 20,438 Referee: Silviu Petrescu |
May 23, 2012 Match 11 | Chicago Fire | 2 – 1 | FC Dallas | Bridgeview, Illinois |
---|---|---|---|---|
19:30 | Dan Gargan ![]() Sebastián Grazzini ![]() Marco Pappa ![]() Marco Pappa ![]() Orr Barouch ![]() Rafael Robayo ![]() |
Report | George John ![]() Matt Hedges ![]() Drew Keeshan ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 11,947 Referee: Hilario Grajeda |
May 26, 2012 Match 12 | Columbus Crew | 2 – 1 | Chicago Fire | Columbus, Ohio |
---|---|---|---|---|
18:00 | Eddie Gaven ![]() Emilio Rentería ![]() Bernardo Anor ![]() |
Report Live TV: Univision |
Austin Berry ![]() |
Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium Attendance: 16,024 Referee: Allen Chapman |
June 2, 2012 Match 13 | New England Revolution | 2 – 0 | Chicago Fire | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
---|---|---|---|---|
18:30 | Kelyn Rowe ![]() Benny Feilhaber ![]() |
Report | Orr Barouch ![]() |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 12,523 Referee: Fotis Bazakos |
June 17, 2012 Match 14 | Chicago Fire | 3 – 1 | New York Red Bulls | Bridgeview, Illinois |
---|---|---|---|---|
16:00 | Patrick Nyarko ![]() Dan Gargan ![]() Dominic Oduro ![]() Gonzalo Segares ![]() ![]() Chris Rolfe ![]() |
Report | Dax McCarty ![]() Dane Richards ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 18,526 Referee: Baldomero Toledo |
June 23, 2012 Match 15 | Chicago Fire | 2 – 1 | Columbus Crew | Bridgeview, Illinois |
---|---|---|---|---|
19:30 | Marco Pappa ![]() Dominic Oduro ![]() Gonzalo Segares ![]() Dan Gargan ![]() |
Report | Tony Tchani ![]() Kevan George ![]() Aaron Schoenfeld ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 17,144 Referee: Armando Villarreal |
June 29, 2012 Match 16 | Sporting Kansas City | 0 – 1 | Chicago Fire | Kansas City, Kansas |
---|---|---|---|---|
19:00 | Jimmy Nielsen ![]() |
Report Live TV: NBC Sports |
Jalil Anibaba ![]() Marco Pappa ![]() Chris Rolfe ![]() |
Stadium: Livestrong Sporting Park Attendance: 19,274 Referee: Baldomero Toledo |
July 3, 2012 Match 17 | Houston Dynamo | 0 – 0 | Chicago Fire | Houston, Texas |
---|---|---|---|---|
19:30 | Corey Ashe ![]() |
Report | Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium Attendance: 22,039 Referee: Allen Chapman |
July 8, 2012 Match 18 | Chicago Fire | 0 – 2 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Bridgeview, Illinois |
---|---|---|---|---|
14:00 | Marco Pappa ![]() |
Report | David Lopes ![]() Juninho ![]() Robbie Keane ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 20,533 Referee: Jair Marrufo |
July 14, 2012 Match 19 | Chicago Fire | 1 – 0 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Bridgeview, Illinois |
---|---|---|---|---|
19:30 | Pável Pardo ![]() Gonzalo Segares ![]() Alex ![]() Arne Friedrich ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Report | Darren Mattocks ![]() Alain Rochat ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 16,820 Referee: Jose Carlos Rivero |
July 18, 2012 Match 20 | New York Red Bulls | 1 – 0 | Chicago Fire | Harrison, New Jersey |
---|---|---|---|---|
12:00 | Brandon Barklage ![]() Thierry Henry ![]() |
Report | Marco Pappa ![]() Patrick Nyarko ![]() |
Stadium: Red Bull Arena Attendance: 15,814 Referee: Edvin Jurisevic |
July 28, 2012 Match 21 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 – 1 | Chicago Fire | Santa Clara, California |
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21:30 | Alan Gordon ![]() ![]() ![]() Chris Wondolowski ![]() Steven Lenhart ![]() |
Report | Chris Rolfe ![]() Dan Gargan ![]() |
Stadium: Buck Shaw Stadium Attendance: 10,525 Referee: Chris Penso |
August 4, 2012 Match 22 | Chicago Fire | 2 – 1 | Toronto FC | Bridgeview, Illinois |
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19:30 | Arne Friedrich ![]() Dominic Oduro ![]() Marco Pappa ![]() Austin Berry ![]() |
Report | Ryan Johnson ![]() Logan Emory ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 15,757 Referee: Michael Kennedy |
August 12, 2012 Match 23 | Philadelphia Union | 1 – 3 | Chicago Fire | Chester, Pennsylvania |
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18:00 | Jalil Anibaba ![]() |
Report Live TV: Galavisión |
Chris Rolfe ![]() Arne Friedrich ![]() |
Stadium: PPL Park Attendance: 18,412 Referee: Fotis Bazakos |
August 18, 2012 Match 24 | Chicago Fire | 2 – 1 | New England Revolution | Bridgeview, Illinois |
---|---|---|---|---|
19:30 | Chris Rolfe ![]() Sherjill MacDonald ![]() Sean Johnson ![]() |
Report | Fernando Cárdenas ![]() Ryan Guy ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 17,495 Referee: Sorin Stoica |
August 22, 2012 Match 25 | D.C. United | 4 – 2 | Chicago Fire | Washington, D.C. |
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18:30 | Dwayne De Rosario ![]() Lionard Pajoy ![]() Brandon McDonald ![]() Bill Hamid ![]() Long Tan ![]() |
Report | Daniel Paladini ![]() Gonzalo Segares ![]() Sherjill MacDonald ![]() Pável Pardo ![]() |
Stadium: RFK Memorial Stadium Attendance: 10,291 Referee: Ismail Elfath |
September 2, 2012 Match 26 | Chicago Fire | 3 – 1 | Houston Dynamo | Bridgeview, Illinois |
---|---|---|---|---|
18:00 | Patrick Nyarko ![]() Daniel Paladini ![]() Alex ![]() |
Report Live TV: Galavisión |
Bobby Boswell ![]() Brian Ching ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 17,007 Referee: Dave Gantar |
September 12, 2012 Match 27 | Toronto FC | 1 – 2 | Chicago Fire | Toronto, Ontario |
---|---|---|---|---|
18:00 | Ashtone Morgan ![]() Éric Hassli ![]() Eric Avila ![]() |
Report | Álvaro Fernández ![]() Chris Rolfe ![]() |
Stadium: BMO Field Attendance: 14,623 Referee: Ed Jurisevic |
September 15, 2012 Match 28 | Chicago Fire | 3 – 1 | Montreal Impact | Bridgeview, Illinois |
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19:30 | Sherjill MacDonald ![]() Dan Gargan ![]() Alex ![]() Álvaro Fernández ![]() |
Report | Marco Di Vaio ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 17,691 Referee: Paul Ward |
September 22, 2012 Match 29 | Chicago Fire | 2 – 1 | Columbus Crew | Bridgeview, Illinois |
---|---|---|---|---|
19:30 | Chris Rolfe ![]() Sean Johnson ![]() |
Report | Jairo Arrieta ![]() Danny O’Rourke ![]() Emilio Rentería ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 19,172 Referee: Michael Kennedy |
September 28, 2012 Match 30 | Sporting Kansas City | 2 – 0 | Chicago Fire | Kansas City, Kansas |
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19:30 | Graham Zusi ![]() Paulo Nagamura ![]() |
Report Live TV: NBC Sports |
Arne Friedrich ![]() Gonzalo Segares ![]() ![]() ![]() Frank Klopas ![]() |
Stadium: Livestrong Sporting Park Attendance: 21,010 Referee: Chris Penso |
October 3, 2012 Match 31 | Chicago Fire | 1 – 3 | Philadelphia Union | Bridgeview, Illinois |
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19:30 | Austin Berry ![]() Dominic Oduro ![]() Guillermo Franco ![]() |
Report | Jack McInerney ![]() Michael Lahoud ![]() Gabriel Gómez ![]() Sheanon Williams ![]() Antoine Hoppenot ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 16,375 Referee: Abbey Okulaja |
October 6, 2012 Match 32 | New York Red Bulls | 0 – 2 | Chicago Fire | Harrison, New Jersey |
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14:30 | Wilman Conde ![]() Thierry Henry ![]() |
Report Live TV: NBC |
Daniel Paladini ![]() Sherjill MacDonald ![]() |
Stadium: Red Bull Arena Attendance: 21,157 Referee: Ricardo Salazar |
October 20, 2012 Match 33 | New England Revolution | 1 – 0 | Chicago Fire | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
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18:30 | Diego Fagundez ![]() Jerry Bengtson ![]() |
Report | Sherjill MacDonald ![]() |
Stadium: Gillette Stadium Attendance: 25,534 Referee: Kevin Stott |
October 27, 2012 Match 34 | Chicago Fire | 1 – 1 | D.C. United | Bridgeview, Illinois |
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15:00 | Patrick Nyarko ![]() Arne Friedrich ![]() |
Report Live TV: NBC Sports |
Lionard Pajoy ![]() Brandon McDonald ![]() Dejan Jakovic ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 20,017 Referee: Jair Marrufo |
MLS Cup Playoffs
Kickoff times are in CDT.
October 31, 2012 Knockout Round | Chicago Fire | 1 – 2 | Houston Dynamo | Bridgeview, Illinois |
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20:00 | Alex ![]() |
Report | Will Bruin ![]() Brad Davis ![]() Tally Hall ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 10,923 Referee: Baldomero Toledo |
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Kickoff times are in CDT.
May 29, 2012 Third Round | Michigan Bucks | 3 – 2 (aet) | Chicago Fire | Pontiac, Michigan |
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18:30 | Tommy Catalano ![]() Nermin Crnkic ![]() Nate Boyden ![]() Nermin Crnkic ![]() |
Report | Daniel Paladini ![]() Corben Bone ![]() Federico Puppo ![]() |
Stadium: Ultimate Soccer Arenas Attendance: 2,006 Referee: Britt Maier |
International friendlies
Kickoff times are in CDT.
July 21, 2012 | Chicago Fire | 0 – 1 | ![]() |
Bridgeview, Illinois |
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19:30 | Daniel Paladini ![]() |
Report | Gabriel Agbonlahor ![]() Fabian Delph ![]() Samir Carruthers ![]() Nathan Delfouneso ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 16,388 Referee: Dan Fitzgerald |
September 8, 2012 | Chicago Fire | 2 – 2 | ![]() |
Bridgeview, Illinois |
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19:30 | Victor Pineda ![]() Michael Videira ![]() Daniel Paladini ![]() Corben Bone ![]() Hunter Jumper ![]() |
Report | Benji Joya ![]() Daniel Ludueña ![]() Kenyi Adachi ![]() Cándido Ramírez ![]() Marc Crosas ![]() |
Stadium: Toyota Park Attendance: 18,597 Referee: Jesus Cisneros |
Recognition
Kits
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Type | Shirt | Shorts | Socks | First appearance / Info |
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Home | Red / White lettering | Red | Red | |
Away | Navy / White lettering | Navy | Navy | |
Away Special[35] | Navy / Pink lettering | Navy | Pink | MLS, October 27 against D.C. United |
Leading scorers
Rank | Scorer | Goals | Assists |
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1 | ![]() |
8 | 3 |
2 | ![]() |
6 | 5 |
3 | ![]() |
6 | 3 |
4 | ![]() |
4 | 7 |
5 | ![]() |
4 | 4 |
6 | ![]() |
3 | 1 |
7 | ![]() |
3 | 0 |
8 | ![]() |
2 | 5 |
9 | ![]() |
2 | 2 |
10 | ![]() |
2 | 1 |
11 | ![]() |
2 | 0 |
12 | ![]() |
1 | 4 |
13 | ![]() |
1 | 1 |
14 | ![]() |
1 | 0 |
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1 | 0 | |
16 | ![]() |
0 | 1 |
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0 | 1 | |
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0 | 1 |
Updated to match played on October 27, 2012.
Source: MLSsoccer.com statistics - 2012 Chicago Fire
MLS Team of the Week
Week | Player | Position | Report |
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3 | ![]() |
MF | Report |
7 | ![]() |
FW | Report |
9 | ![]() |
DF | Report |
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MF | ||
16 | ![]() |
GK | Report |
17 | ![]() |
GK | Report |
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DF | ||
19 | ![]() |
DF | Report |
23 | ![]() |
DF | Report |
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FW | ||
24 | ![]() |
FW | Report |
26 | ![]() |
DF | Report |
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MF | ||
28 | ![]() |
FW | Report |
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MF | ||
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Coach | ||
29 | ![]() |
FW | Report |
31 | ![]() |
DF | Report |
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FW | ||
33 | ![]() |
MF | Report |
MLS Player of the Week
Week | Player | Report |
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28 | ![]() |
POTW |
MLS Save of the Week
Week | Player | Save | Report |
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4 | ![]() |
65' | SOTW |
10 | ![]() |
43' | SOTW |
21 | ![]() |
59' | SOTW |
MLS Goal of the Week
Week | Player | Goal | Report |
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8 | ![]() |
89' | GOTW |
MLS Fair Play Award
Chicago Fire's midfielder and captain, Logan Pause, has been awarded the league's 2012 Fair Play Award. Over the course of 32 matches played this season, Pause has accumulated only 11 fouls and no yellow or red cards.[36]
MLS Rookie of the Year
Chicago Fire's defender Austin Berry, selected number nine overall in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft, has been awarded the league's 2012 Rookie of the Year Award. Berry has started in 28 games and scored three goals, one in his debut match. Berry collected the most votes in all three categories: players, media and club management.[37]
Miscellany
Allocation ranking
Chicago is in the #9 position in the MLS Allocation Ranking. The allocation ranking is the mechanism used to determine which MLS club has first priority to acquire a U.S. National Team player who signs with MLS after playing abroad, or a former MLS player who returns to the league after having gone to a club abroad for a transfer fee. A ranking can be traded, provided that part of the compensation received in return is another club’s ranking.[38]
International roster slots
Chicago has 8 MLS International Roster Slots for use in the 2012 season. Each club in Major League Soccer is allocated 8 international roster spots. No slot trades involving Chicago have been reported.
Future draft pick trades
Future picks acquired: *2014 MLS SuperDraft round 4 pick from Real Salt Lake.
Future picks traded: *2013 MLS Supplemental Draft round 1 pick to Vancouver Whitecaps FC. At the time of the trade, this pick was equivalent to a round 3 SuperDraft selection.
MLS rights to other players
It is believed Chicago maintains the MLS rights to Carlos Bocanegra and Fredrik Ljungberg, as each of these players declined contract offers by the club and signed overseas on free transfers.
References
- ↑ "Signed, sealed, delivered: Barouch back for Fire". MLSsoccer.com. 2 December 2011. Retrieved 2 December 2011.
- ↑ "Fire acquire Jay Nolly". chicago-fire.com. 2 December 2011.
- ↑ "Fire resign Logan Pause". chicago-fire.com. 6 December 2011.
- ↑ "Fire sign Rafael Robayo". chicago-fire.com. 9 January 2012.
- ↑ "Fire sign Federico Puppo". chicago-fire.com. 11 January 2012.
- ↑ "Fire select University of Louisville defender Austin Berry". chicago-fire.com. 12 January 2012.
- ↑ "Fire resign Pavel Pardo". chicago-fire.com. 18 January 2012.
- ↑ "Fire sign Zimbabwean striker Kheli Dube". chicago-fire.com. 25 January 2012.
- ↑ "Fire sign defender Hunter Jumper". chicago-fire.com. 6 March 2012.
- ↑ "Fire acquire German World Cup veteran Arne Friedrich". chicago-fire.com. 7 March 2012.
- ↑ "Fire sign goalkeeper Paolo Tornaghi". chicago-fire.com. 8 March 2012.
- ↑ "Fire sign defender Tony Walls". chicago-fire.com. 15 March 2012.
- ↑ "Fire re-sign forward Patrick Nyarko". chicago-fire.com. 5 April 2012.
- ↑ "Fire reacquire forward Chris Rolfe". chicago-fire.com. 16 April 2012.
- ↑ "Fire sign midfielder Alex Monteiro De Lima". chicago-fire.com. 26 April 2012.
- ↑ "Chicago Fire Sign Dutch Striker Sherjill MacDonald". chicago-fire.com. 24 July 2012.
- ↑ "Chicago Fire Acquire Midfielder Alvaro Fernandez from Seattle". chicago-fire.com. 27 July 2012.
- ↑ "Chicago Fire Acquire Wells Thompson From Colorado Rapids". chicago-fire.com. 10 September 2012.
- ↑ "Fire Sign Guillermo Franco". chicago-fire.com. 14 September 2012.
- ↑ "Offseason transactions". chicago-fire.com. 29 December 2011.
- 1 2 "Fire release Cristian Nazarit and Gabriel Ferrari". chicago-fire.com. 7 December 2011.
- 1 2 "Stage 2 of Re-Entry Draft highlighted by busy Galaxy". MLSSoccer.com. 12 December 2011.
- ↑ "Thanks Diego". chicago-fire.com. 15 January 2012.
- ↑ "Fire, Banner part ways". chicago-fire.com. 23 January 2012.
- 1 2 "Chicago's defensive corps unexpectedly downsized". MLSSoccer.com. 26 January 2012.
- ↑ "New York signs defender Wilman Conde". newyorkredbulls.com. 29 January 2012.
- ↑ "Fire waive Pari Pantazopoulos". chicago-fire.com. 11 March 2012.
- ↑ "Fire waive forward Kheli Dube". chicago-fire.com. 26 June 2012.
- ↑ "Fire trade Kwame Watson-Siriboe to Real Salt Lake". chicago-fire.com. 26 June 2012.
- ↑ "Marco Pappa Transferred to SC Heerenveen". chicago-fire.com. 30 August 2012.
- ↑ "Fire Loan Federico Puppo to Defensor Sporting Club". chicago-fire.com. 24 July 2012.
- ↑ "Fire Loan Rafael Robayo to Club Deportivo Millonarios". chicago-fire.com. 26 July 2012.
- ↑ "Fire Loan Sebastian Grazzini to Atlético de Rafaela". chicago-fire.com. 17 August 2012.
- ↑ "Fire Loan Orr Barouch to Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv F.C.". chicago-fire.com. 13 September 2012.
- ↑ "Fire Kicks Cancer Going Pink". October 27, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2012.
- ↑ "Fire's Pause, New England claim Xbox Fair Play awards". mlssoccer.com. November 19, 2012.
- ↑ "Fire defender Berry wins 2012 Rookie of the Year award". mlssoccer.com. November 19, 2012.
- ↑ 2011 MLS Roster Rules | Major League Soccer
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