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Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
I'm guessing Fire/Crew winner will be paired with Sporting KC/Orlando City winner in quarterfinals. #cf97 #USOC100
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
Potential #USOC100 quarterfinal pairings will be known later this afternoon. Scheduling conflict preventing me from attending today. #cf97
D.C. United@dcunited
Join the Screaming Eagles on a road trip to see #DCU take on the New England Revolution on Saturday, June 8. http://t.co/WLUdcCGQW5
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Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
That looks beautiful! RT @realmikeernst: Please let this forecast hold for Saturday #cf97 http://t.co/cl2GgW3rNa
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Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
Headed out to catch Chicago Fire PDL train ahead of tomorrow afternoon's match vs. @InfernoSoccer here @ToyotaPark. #cf97
D.C. United@dcunited
Update: Defender Habib Bellaid and forward Mamadou Diallo, both from CS Sedan Ardennes (France), will be on trial this week #DCU
D.C. United@dcunited
Newsstand - June 4, 2013 http://t.co/Rwi8hXddfT #DCU
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
Bravo to @JoelBiden and @Section8Chicago board on fantastic display of @SupporterShield this weekend. This is what it should be. #cf97 #MLS
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
ICYMI, Fire owner Andrew Hauptman pushing staff for another signing at the opening of the July window: http://t.co/UMhQjT018j #cf97 #MLS
D.C. United@dcunited
@ericmann1278 The band requested the jerseys, they were performing at the @930club. We're always happy to have fans from out of town! #DCU
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Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
Its worth mentioning @SuperSega13 has a dog named Steve and he dresses him in American Apparel. #SteveSegares #cf97 http://t.co/IjIOicXjUl
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
WATCH: How the additions of @BakySoumare & Mike Magee have helped the Fire and previewing @PortlandTimbers: http://t.co/2bAckMfKIR #cf97
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Good times. Thanks for sharing! RT @tylerbooker came across some throwback pics with the guys figured I'd share http://t.co/q6gOd3VemZ #cf97
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Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
A bus from @AJHudsons to the the game @ColumbusCrew on June 22? I say yes. You should too: http://t.co/1v1qljDRld #S8OT #cf97
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Fire owner Andrew Hauptman pushing for more additions in summer transfer window: http://ow.ly/lFy2F #cf97 #MLS
D.C. United@dcunited
#DCU U18s & U16s end season with wins; U-14 Pre-Academy qualifies for playoffs; U-23s victorious over Myrtle Beach FC http://t.co/PDJz0D9Plp
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Why was @PattyBerron's assist on Mike Magee's goal on Sunday significant? The news in today's By The Numbers: http://t.co/19Zzv3ZFmR #cf97
D.C. United@dcunited
.@FallOutBoy rocked the Black-and-Red at the @930club on Friday: http://t.co/qGAuLaS5jP #DCU
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
@brendanhannan @jeff_lemieux @jeffcrandall @asifintoronto @mattgaschk @samstejskal @Gaetjens There's only one @JefeCrandall #cf97
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
International Duty calls... Fire will be without the Blade Runner, Joel Lindpere for their next two matches vs. Portland, Columbus. #cf97
D.C. United@dcunited
By the Numbers: Tracking stats from #DCU's loss at Chicago http://t.co/AhinRJ7rJT #DigDeep
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Lindpere will miss this Saturday's game vs. @TimbersFC, next week's #USOC100 match vs. @ColumbusCrew. #cf97 #MLS
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
NEWS: Joel Lindpere called for Estonia friendlies vs. Trinidad & Tobago, Kyrgyzstan http://t.co/fZXyFJn9MK #cf97 http://t.co/bigJUahPDj
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Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
Focused recap of @victorpineda93's play for the U.S. U20s vs. Congo via @irish_steve: http://t.co/VudYdq3iJH #cf97 #USYNT #MLS
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
.@irish_steve breaks down @VictorPineda93's 60 minutes for the US U-20s in their 1-0 win vs. DR Congo Saturday http://t.co/ouysOg0tz8 #cf97
D.C. United@dcunited
ICYMI: Post-match reaction from Ben Olsen and #DCU http://t.co/7niTGYy85E #DigDeep
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
@DanielAltaher Thanks for coming out to the game Daniel. Hope to see you again! #cf97
D.C. United@dcunited
Newsstand - June 3, 2013 http://t.co/j2oEgc8igm #DCU
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
WATCH: Post-game reaction from @BakySoumare, @PattyBerron, Mike Magee and Frank Klopas: http://t.co/WAtdNYn9FW #cf97
D.C. United@dcunited
ICYMI: Spotlight on #DCU homegrown star @ConorShanosky17 http://t.co/P56CNhN1rd #DigDeep
D.C. United@dcunited
"We have to stay together and dig in" Ben Olsen http://t.co/7niTGYy85E #DCU #DigDeep
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
The Fire are 2-0-0 when Mike Magee scores for them. #MikeMageeFacts #cf97
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Mike Magee showing leadership in Fire attack according to Patrick Nyarko: http://t.co/GXMrwFXUqT #cf97 #MLS http://t.co/OLVvnnBCaV
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D.C. United@dcunited
#DCU Spotlight: Conor Shanosky - Homegrown talent earns first MLS start and appearance http://t.co/P56CNhN1rd
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
HIGHLIGHTS: Clips from the Fire's 2-0 win over @dcunited presented by @Cricketnation http://t.co/NOla6Ko2OX #cf97
D.C. United@dcunited
HIGHLIGHTS: #DCU unable to overcome early goal, falls in a chilly matchup at Toyota Park http://t.co/griSBaHNdL
D.C. United@dcunited
RECAP: #DCU 0 - #CF97 2 http://t.co/ihWGa3SHLU
Match ends, Chicago Fire 2, D.C. United 0.
D.C. United@dcunited
VOTE: #Lenkersdorfer Man of the Match http://t.co/NnmZTevtRc #DCU
CCS Fire@CCS_Fire
Mike Magee naturally named Man of the Match #cf97
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
The final whistle blows. Full Time: #DCU 0 - 2 #cf97
D.C. United@dcunited
FINAL: #DCU 0 - #CF97 2 recap and more at http://t.co/jdjNHnezEH
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JVanSparrentak@jvansparrentak
A huge 3-point home victory for the @ChicagoFire today! #cf97 http://t.co/4RkPc2Mmg3
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90'+4'
Second Half ends, Chicago Fire 2, D.C. United 0.
90'+4'
Attempt missed. Maicon Santos (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jeff Larentowicz.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
94': Santos takes on #DCU, but fires wide of the target.
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
FULL-TIME! Fire use Mike Magee's 85th minute strike to earn a 2-0 victory over @DCUnited! #cf97 #MLS http://t.co/a0btJYZkCC
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ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
And that's the match! A #DCU own goal and Mike Magee's second half strike in his home debut lead the Men in Red to a 2-0 victory.
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
FT #cf97 2-0 #DCU. Nick DeLeon OG, Mike Magee with his second Fire goal in as many appearances. Much needed 3 points for the Fire #CHIvDC
90'+3'
Offside, Chicago Fire. Jalil Anibaba tries a through ball, but Patrick Nyarko is caught offside.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
93': Flag is up. #cf97 is offside. #DCU in possession.
Luke Lohr@MLSReserves
Magee instantly made the @ChicagoFire a better team. No doubt. #CF97
Bobby Bancroft@BobbyBancroft
I can't believe what I saw today at RFK. I can, however, believe what is going on in Chicago with #DCU.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
4 minutes of stoppage time in Chicago #DCU
90'
Daniel Woolard (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'
Foul by Maicon Santos (Chicago Fire).
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
Four minutes will be added on to the match. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
Mike Magee loves freedom. #cf97 #MikeMageeFacts
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
90': Duka shown a yellow card, then almost nets #cf97's third goal, but the attempt goes wide. #DCU
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
90: Four minutes of stoppage time. CHI 2-0 DC #CHIvDC
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Duka nearly makes it 3-0, shoots wide #CHIvDC #cf97 #DCU
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
89' - Santos springs Duka in front of goal but his shot is just wide of Willis' goal. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
There was a really fine finish by Magee for #cf97's second earlier. Took a good touch to set himself up, didn't make a mistake.
89'
Attempt missed. Dilly Duka (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Maicon Santos with a headed pass.
Alexandria Seaborne@aseaborne
Mam DC need some help bad. This is crazy. Guess Branko made a bigger difference than they thought. #DCU
89'
Foul by Sainey Nyassi (D.C. United).
89'
Joel Lindpere (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
DC United WUFC@DCUnitedWUFC
Is there an award for worst team of the season? We'd totally win that! #DCU
88'
Carlos Ruiz (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
88'
Foul by Dilly Duka (Chicago Fire).
On The Fire@OnTheFire97
Frank Klopas owes Mike Magee and Ben Olson a steak dinner. #cf97 #CHIvDC
88'
Attempt blocked. Maicon Santos (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joel Lindpere with a cross.
Gisєℓℓє Lαzαяo @GiselleKayla
Sure #dcu , why not lose another 6 games in a row?
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Dilly Duka (Chicago Fire) is shown the yellow card.
Nik Bajaj@ChiFireEyedBoy
I totally just hatricked in 3 goal monte, thanks Magee! #cf97
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
Goal is Magee's 7th in #MLS this season. Eigth across all competitions. #cf97
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
87' - Dilly Duka enters the match for Mike Magee. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
87': Korb tries to find Nyassi back post, but his service goes out of bounds. #DCU
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
Take a bow Mike Magee. #cf97
Rythemovieguy@Rythemovieguy
Welcome home Mike Magee - Goal in the 85' /#chicagofire lead 2-0 #cf97
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On The Fire@OnTheFire97
Nice ball from Nyarko to Magee for the 2-0 lead. #DCU caught pushed up way high. #cf97
Davin Lassiter@MisterLassiter
Our defending was, um, rather leisurely on Magee's goal #DCU
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
#cf97 2 - 0 #DCU.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
85': Magee finds his first MLS regular season goal for #cf97. Chicago 2 - #DCU 0
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
There it is Magee! Welcome to Chicago! #Redemption #cf97
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
Joe Willis aint a bad backup to have, IMO. #DCU
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Goals this Season: 7
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John Thorrington (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
84' - Lindpere's corner finds Larentowicz but his header is wide. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
83': Willis saves Mike Magee's breakaway and denies his first #cf97 MLS regular season goal. #DCU
84'
Attempt missed. Maicon Santos (Chicago Fire) header from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Joel Lindpere with a cross following a corner.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
83' - Santos sprung Magee in alone behind the #DCU defense but Willis is able to get a hand on his shot. #cf97 corner kick.
83'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Joe Willis.
83'
Attempt saved. Mike Magee (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Maicon Santos with a through ball.
Ed Morgans@writered21
Rafael has acres of space and runs laterally into traffic instead of taking the space and moving forward. #dcu
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
10 minutes remaining, #DCU pushing for an equalizer while #cf97 are trying to hold on to the slim lead
DCU4Life@DCU4Life
“@MLSReserves: #DCU fans are not happy about Porter coming off. Whoa.” Confused!
Gabe Salgado@GabeSalgado82
82' #DCU is starting to get very close to the Fire box within these last few minutes
YELLOW CARD: Je-Vaughn Watson is booked in the final seconds
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
80' - #DCU free kick is a bit high, goes out for a #cf97 goal kick.
Eric Mann@ericmann1278
Sure, Porter's had a decent game so why not sub him out for a useless waste of space. #dcu #dcunited
80'
Chris Pontius (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
80'
Foul by Dan Paladini (Chicago Fire).
79'
Attempt missed. John Thorrington (D.C. United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by James Riley.
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
#DCU SUB: Rafael Teixeira replaces Kyle Porter in the 78th minute, their final sub. 1-0 #CHIvDC #cf97
DC United WUFC@DCUnitedWUFC
We're putting someone that has a concussion in? Have mercy. #DCU
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
79' - #DCU substitution as Rafael Teixeira enters for Kyle Porter. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
Ben Bromley@benuskisc
And Rafael will make his first appearance in a good long time #dcu #mls
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
78' - Berry with the diving header, blocks the #DCU cross. #DCU corner kick.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
79': #DCU sub - Rafael on for Porter.
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78'
Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Austin Berry.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
78': Nyassi cross is headed out of bounds and #DCU earns another corner.
matt siehoff@sherlocksiehoff
"We've seen a lot more from joel lindpere today"... not sure exactly what that is... #cf97
77'
John Thorrington (D.C. United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
77'
Foul by Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire).
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
A little under 15 minutes left in the match, #DCU needs a goal to tie it up.
76'
Offside, D.C. United. James Riley tries a through ball, but Carlos Ruiz is caught offside.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
76' - Lots of cross field action at Toyota Park, Segares switches to Anibaba, whose cross is snagged out of the air by Willis. #cf97
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
75' - Santos picks Thorrington's pocket in the center circle, turns towards goal but his final pass is knocked away by Kitchen. #cf97
74'
John Thorrington (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
74'
Foul by Dan Paladini (Chicago Fire).
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
74' - #cf97 substitution as Daniel Paladini enters for Alex. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
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D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
73': Magee's shot from the cross goes high. #DCU goal kick.
73'
Attempt missed. Mike Magee (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Text your choice for Man of the Match now to 88222. D1-Larentowicz, D2-Soumare, D3-Rolfe, D4-Alex #cf97
72'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Sainey Nyassi.
Orrin Schwarz@Orrin_Schwarz
Anibaba looking really good in back today #cf97
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
70' - Porter dribbles in to the box but Anibaba is able to block his shot. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
70': Porter showing well, going at his defenders and whipping in crosses. 20 minutes left in the match. #cf97 1, #DCU 0
69'
Offside, Chicago Fire. Jalil Anibaba tries a through ball, but Maicon Santos is caught offside.
Matt Carlson@MattCarlson20
That look Santos just had #determined Im feeling a Magee or Santos goal coming up #cf97
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
68': #cf97 sub - former #DCU man Maicon Santos in for Chris Rolfe.
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Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
Decent day for Rolfe. #cf97
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
68' - #cf97 substitution as Maicon Santos enters for Chris Rolfe.
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
67: FIRE SUB: Santos on for Rolfe. CHI 1-0 DC #CHIvDC
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
67': Porter lining up for another #DCU corner. Ball gets inside the 6-yard box, but United unable to capitalize.
67'
Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Gonzalo Segares.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
66' - Nicely timed by Anibaba, throws himself in front of a Porter shot. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
66'
Attempt blocked. Kyle Porter (D.C. United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Carlos Ruiz.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
65' - Ruiz whistled for an offside infraction. Johnson with the quick restart. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
65'
Offside, D.C. United. Kyle Porter tries a through ball, but Carlos Ruiz is caught offside.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
64': #DCU sub - Nyassi on for Shanosky. An offensive-oriented switch, with #DCU down by 1.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
63': #DCU sub - Nyassi on for Shanosky. An offensive-oriented switch, with #DCU down by 1.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
64' - #DCU substitution as Sainey Nyassi enters for Conor Shanosky. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
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Ted Meyer@TedDMeyer
Thorrington walking with a limp.. Well that didn't take long #DCU
I'm Chastastic!@ThatsMyDILFbert
Torrington hobbled after that tackle. #DCU
Ernest Shepard@ernestshepard
On another note, when will the Fire actually play in a game where the temperature is above 78 degrees? We need hand-warmers and quick! #cf97
61'
Attempt blocked. Kyle Porter (D.C. United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Nick DeLeon.
60'
Kyle Porter (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
60'
Foul by Patrick Nyarko (Chicago Fire).
60'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
59' - Alex plays the ball through to Rolfe but it's taken off his foot by Shanosky in front of goal. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
59': Nice last-gasp sliding tackle from Shanosky on Rolfe. Shanosky is down and being attended to by trainers. #DCU
Ryan Sealock@Ryan_Sealock
DC starting to press now. Second goal would be big. Watching for a counter #cf97
59'
Stoppage in match Conor Shanosky (D.C. United) because of an injury.
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
Beautiful ball from Alex, great first touch from Rolfe but he can't get the shot off. #cf97
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
58' - #DCU with another Porter corner but Ruiz's header is wide left.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
58': #DCU corner falls to Ruiz and Pescadito's header goes just wide. Lots of chances being created by United. #cf97 1, #DCU 0
58'
Attempt missed. Carlos Ruiz (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Kyle Porter with a cross following a corner.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
57': #DCU sub - Thorrington in for De Rosario.
58'
Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Gonzalo Segares.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
57': A mad scramble occurs in the box, but somehow #cf97 keep the ball out of the back of the net. #DCU getting really close to an equalizer
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
57' - #DCU substitution as John Thorrington enters for Dwayne De Rosario. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
BIG clearance by Seagres to keep it 1-0. #DCU with a corner that's eventually cleared away #CHIvDC #cf97
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
56' - Scramble in the box after Porter's corner kick but the #cf97 defense is able to clear.
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Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
56: Segares in time to prevent De Rosario from getting an easy header. CHI 1-0 DC #CHIvDC
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
56': Porter makes a great run into the box, collects the ball and gets a shot on goal. Ball goes out for a #DCU corner.
56'
Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Gonzalo Segares.
56'
Attempt blocked. Kyle Porter (D.C. United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dwayne De Rosario.
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
54: The Fire do need that second goal to be more comfortable considering De Rosario and Ruiz at the other end. CHI 1-0 DC #CHIvDC
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
John Thorrington readying to come on for #DCU #cf97
54'
Foul by Kyle Porter (D.C. United).
54'
Patrick Nyarko (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Ernest Shepard@ernestshepard
A couple of good scoring chances but the Fire could not capitalize. Yikes! It is time for a scoring barrage fellas! #cf97
Ben Bromley@benuskisc
Why does Chicago have players poised to get rebounds outside the box, but #dcu has to have Shanosky charge forward from CB? #mls
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
53' - Segares' cross nearly finds Rolfe on far post. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
53'
Attempt missed. Joel Lindpere (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
Magee was in on goal, but the shot goes wide. #DCU
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
Excuse us, the far post. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
51' - Rolfe out wide to Magee into the box but his left-footer screams just wide of the outside post. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
That was so perfect for Magee right in front of Section 8. #cf97
51'
Attempt missed. Mike Magee (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Chris Rolfe with a headed pass.
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Hauptman said #cf97 are looking to make more deals in July window. Said he "saw the list of players" that are targets
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Some Hauptman quotes from HT: "Feels like a new season" "Grueling to not be successful" ....... #cf97
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
48' - #DCU ball over the top of the #cf97 defense rolls harmlessly out for a Johnson goal kick.
Orrin Schwarz@Orrin_Schwarz
Hauptman confirms Nowak is here watching game, says no significance to it #cf97
D.C. United@dcunited
We're back! Tune to @CSNwashington or follow @DCUmatchday. #DCU
46'
Offside, D.C. United. Nick DeLeon tries a through ball, but Dwayne De Rosario is caught offside.
Second Half begins Chicago Fire 1, D.C. United 0.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
No subs for either side at the half. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
46': The second half is underway in Chicago. #DCU
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
And the second half is underway! #cf97 #CHIvDCU
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
Hauptman also said he feels like there's still time to turn the season around. #cf97
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
Andrew Hauptman addressed media at halftime. Remains adamant that the Fire continue to look to add a big player in the summer window. #cf97
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
RT @jefecrandall: First time in #MLS play that the Fire have held the lead at halftime this season. #cf97 #CHIvDC
Major League Soccer@MLS
HT in #CHIvDC. The own goal that gave @ChicagoFire the 1-0 lead --> http://t.co/Y5CTbTVqqx #cf97 #DCU
On The Fire@OnTheFire97
#cf97 passing accuracy only 65% in first half. Looked a lot better than that the first 20-25 minutes. #CHIvDC
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Jeff Larentowicz had a silently good first. With Alex starting, needed to be very disciplined and was. Timing interceptions well too. #cf97
On The Fire@OnTheFire97
Halftime duels won: #cf97 60% #DCU 40% #MLS
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
As I expected, halftime possession is something like 40-60 in #DCU's favor. #cf97 playing a counter-attacking game in this #CHIvDC
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
First time in #MLS play that the Fire have held the lead at halftime this season. #cf97 #CHIvDC
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Good half from #cf97. Only real criticism is decision-making in the final third. The one thing keeping the scoreline close #CHIvDC #DCU
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
Halftime in Chicago. #DCU 0 - #cf97 1
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
Strong first half for the most part from the Fire. A second before the break might have killed DC's hopes. #cf97
45'+1'
First Half ends, Chicago Fire 1, D.C. United 0.
D.C. United@dcunited
HALFTIME at Toyota Park. #DCU hits the locker room down by 1 to #CF97.
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Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
HALFTIME! Fire lead @DCUnited 1-0 from a 9th minute own goal from Nick DeLeon! WATCH: http://t.co/4FV0nzNfCR #cf97 http://t.co/Yw9A6qeVNm
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Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
HT: Chicago Fire 1-0 DC United: DeLeon's own goal the difference so far despite the Fire dominating play. #CHIvDC #MLS
Nick Brand@brandnameallday
Not a bad start for #cf97 hopefully more of the same in the second half
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
HT #cf97 1-0 #DCU. Nick DeLeon OG. #CHIvDC
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
With no added time the first half is in the books. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Rolfe takes a touch, shoots wide with his left. Good little build-up between Alex, Magee and Rolfe #CHIvDC #cf97 #DCU
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
45' - Magee's square ball finds Rolfe at the top of the box but his quick shot is just wide. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
45'
Attempt missed. Chris Rolfe (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Mike Magee.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
44': #DCU free kick after De Rosario gets fouled. Porter sends in a good service, but #cf97 clears the ball.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
44' - Anibaba's clearance falls to Woolard as #DCU resets. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Nearly a catastrophic moment for #DCU as a weak backpass to Willis puts the keeper in a bad spot. Lindpere got a touch on the clearance.
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
Been fantastic. Great distribution from Larentowicz today. RT @ChiFireEyedBoy: Ginger ninja seems to have having a good match #cf97
44'
Foul by Bakary SoumarÃ© (Chicago Fire).
44'
Dwayne De Rosario (D.C. United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
YELLOW CARD: Ryan Hollingshead sees yellow for a rough challenge
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
41': Lindpere takes the #cf97 free kick and Larentowicz heads it out of bounds.
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Larentowicz back-peddles into a header that he flicks wide in the 41st minute. #CHIvDC #cf97 #DCU
41'
Attempt missed. Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire) header from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Joel Lindpere following a set piece situation.
40'
Foul by Conor Shanosky (D.C. United).
40'
Alex (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
40': With Johnson off his line, Ruiz tries chipping it over him, but it goes out of bounds. #cf97 goal kick. #DCU
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
40' - Ruiz tries one from distance but it's wide of Johnson's goal. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
Ernest Shepard@ernestshepard
Sean Johnson @sjohn25 Shows off his tip-drill moves by blocking a D.C. United goal attempt! #cf97
40'
Attempt missed. Carlos Ruiz (D.C. United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Nick DeLeon.
DCU4Life@DCU4Life
You know it's bad when you score and your goal differential gets worst...smh still hangin with ya #dcu
39'
Patrick Nyarko (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the right wing.
39'
Foul by Kyle Porter (D.C. United).
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
38': De Rosario takes a shot from distance, but it hits the crossbar and goes over. Would have been a heck of a golazo. #DCU
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
38' - DeRo's long-range effort dings off the crossbar. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
And as I tweet that: De Rosario blasts on OFF THE BAR in the 38th minute. Still 1-0 #CHIvDC #cf97 #DCU
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Looks to me as if #DCU have had shed-loads more of possession, but #cf97 have looked a bit more dangerous once they've got the ball #CHIvDC
38'
Dwayne De Rosario (D.C. United) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
37': Pontius whips a ball into the box, but it's cleared out. #DCU still maintaining possession and moving the ball around well.
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
37: Things taking too long to develop in the final third for the Fire. The only reason why it's still CHI 1-0 DC #CHIvDC
WrongSideOfThePond@wrongsideofpond
This match has been completely devoid of quality service on either side of the ball. I think I've seen a single successful cross. #cf97 #DCU
Ben Bromley@benuskisc
How about we give the captain's armband to Kitchen? Anyone against that? #dcu #mls
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
35': Great interplay between Porter + Pontius. CP heads the ball across the face of goal, but #cf97 appears to get a hand on it. No call.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
35': Great interplay between Porter + Pontius. CP heads the ball across the face of goal, but a #cf97 appears to get a hand on it. No call.
On The Fire@OnTheFire97
Man, Chris Pontius looks really out of form. #CHIvDC
Windy City Soccer@windycitysoccer
35: Ruiz shouts for handball against Segares, but nothing given. Looked like it went of Segares' arm. CHI 1-0 DC #CHIvDC
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
35' - Anibaba's cross is punched out by Willis, falls to Segares but the Costa Rica's cross is snagged by Willis. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
Jeff@je7f
#dcu I wish we had more Perry Kitchens and Shanoskys. Only two guys playing hard today.
DC United WUFC@DCUnitedWUFC
How is Pajoy our goal scoring leader with two goals? That's saying something. #DCU
On The Fire@OnTheFire97
Dear Nick DeLeon: Shave. #cf97 #CHIvDC
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Just over an hour in the books, #cf97 lead #DCU 1-0 thanks to this Nick DeLeon own goal in the 9th minute: http://t.co/3a6VAcETud
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
31' - Finds Magee backpost but it's knocked out for a #DCU goal kick.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
30': Korb blocks Lindpere's cross attempt and #cf97 earns another corner kick.
31'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Conor Shanosky.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
30' - Lindpere wins another #cf97 corner kick.
SHOT: Dominique Badji's shot goes high and wide
30'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Chris Korb.
30'
Attempt blocked. Mike Magee (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joel Lindpere with a cross.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
28': #DCU moving the ball well from left to right, but just missing that penetrative pass. United still dominating possession.
29'
Foul by Bakary SoumarÃ© (Chicago Fire).
29'
Dwayne De Rosario (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
JPG@FCSchadenfreude
#cf97 are playing some high-pressure football and I love it.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
28' - Nyarko with the toe poke, breaks up the #DCU attack. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
Steve Ferrigan@steveferrigan
I like this #cf97 lineup. The only change I'd make is swap Paladini for Lindpere and move Nyarko to the left.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
26': Shanosky is almost at the end of that corner kick as well. #DCU pressing hard for that equalizer.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
25' - Ruiz's header on goal is knocked away by Berry. #DCU corner from Porter is cleared by Segares.
26'
Foul by Conor Shanosky (D.C. United).
26'
Mike Magee (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
25': Porter whips in a nice ball and Ruiz almost gets to it. #DCU corner.
25'
Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Austin Berry.
On The Fire@OnTheFire97
Gotta say that the passing game is much improved with the additions of Soumare and Magee. #cf97 #CHIvDC
I'm Chastastic!@ThatsMyDILFbert
Hey Klinsmann! Are you watching this Kitchen kid?!?! #callmemaybe #DCU #USMNT
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
23' - Quick turn from Rolfe springs Nyarko on the right flank but his shot is knocked out for another #cf97 corner kick that #DCU clears.
23'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Perry Kitchen.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
21' - Segares' cross is directed on frame by a pivoting Anibaba's hip but Willis grabs it. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
21': Magee sends in a low, curling ball, but Willis is there to prevent it from sneaking in near post. #cf97 1, #DCU 0
DC United WUFC@DCUnitedWUFC
Good clear from Riley. #DCU
Eric Kidwell@eakidwell
At least we're finally getting to see a lot more of @ConorShanosky17. At this point he's the only player I care about seeing in a #DCU shirt
21'
Attempt missed. Patrick Nyarko (Chicago Fire) with an attempt from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Gonzalo Segares with a cross.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
21': Lindpere whips a dangerous cross into the box, but Riley clears out of bounds. #cf97 corner. #DCU
20'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by James Riley.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
20': #DCU responding well and enjoying much of the possession after the own goal. #cf97 1, #DCU 0
DC United WUFC@DCUnitedWUFC
You know what I blame for all these losses, @NickDeLeon7's hair. We were winning, & then we went blonde. It's time for an intervention. #DCU
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Gonzalo Segares gets a talking too for a poor challenge. Next time, that's a card #CHIvDC #cf97 #DCU
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
19' - Segares whistled for a foul just inside the #DCU half but the restart falls to Johnson. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
19'
Foul by Gonzalo Segares (Chicago Fire).
19'
Carlos Ruiz (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
16' - #DCU corner kick. Kyle Porter's corner finds Kitchen but his header is just over the bar. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Conor Shanosky heads just over Johnson's bar in the 16th minute. #cf97 still with the 1-0 lead #CHIvDC #DCU
17'
Attempt missed. Conor Shanosky (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Kyle Porter with a cross following a corner.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
16': Great combination play between Ruiz, De Rosario and Porter earns #DCU a corner kick.
16'
Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Gonzalo Segares.
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
For those into the tactical side of the game: #cf97 are playing 4-4-2 with a diamond midfield.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
15' - #DCU ball over the top is just a touch heavy, Sean Johnson lines up for a goal kick. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
13' - Larentowicz is bowled over, wins a #cf97 free kick 40 yards out. Lindpere's restart is knocked out by the #DCU defense.
Seth@SethMan31
Own goals keep coming as Nick DeLeon puts one away. Hope the trainwreck continues next week when #dcu plays #nerevs
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
RT @Tkemp02: So far good response out of us after an incredibly unlucky own goal #dcu let's go boys!!!!!
13'
Foul by Chris Pontius (D.C. United).
13'
Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the right wing.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
12': #DCU pushing numbers up, looking to equalize. Some good possession from the Black-and-Red.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
11' - Alex with a hybrid cross/shot from the left side of the box but Willis is able to snag it. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
Official: Own goal off of Nick DeLeon. #cf97 1, #DCU 0
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
9' - FIRE GOOOOAAALLLL! Lindpere's restart knocks in off of DeLeon. #cf97 1 - 0 #DCU.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
9': #cf97 tallies off the free kick, appears to be an own goal. Chicago 1, #DCU 0
9'
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GOAL: Nick DeLeon (OG)
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
8' - Lindpere wins a #cf97 free kick 30-yards from goal. The Estonian is over the ball...
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
8': Korb fouls Lindpere and #cf97 earn a free kick in a dangerous area outside the 18-yard box. #DCU
8'
Joel Lindpere (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the left wing.
8'
Foul by Chris Korb (D.C. United).
Robert Grabe@rgrabe20
#DCU is the worst team in the league and on a terrible run, which means they'll probably beat #cf97.
7'
Foul by Austin Berry (Chicago Fire).
7'
Dwayne De Rosario (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Soumare with a good tackle in front of @Section8Chicago. This is Soumare's (re)debut at home #CHIvDC #cf97 #DCU
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
4' - Well timed tackle from Soumare stops Porter in his tracks. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
4'
Foul by Perry Kitchen (D.C. United).
4'
Alex (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
DC United WUFC@DCUnitedWUFC
Check out Joe's beard. Woahh. #beardwatch #wedoitforLeanne #DCU
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
3': Willis comes way off his line to clear the ball and #cf97 almost punishes #DCU early, but Willis is there to catch the ball.
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Nyarko tries a speculative effort with Willis off his line. Not a bad try, but Willis recovers to grab it. 0-0, 4' #CHIvDC #cf97 #DCU
4'
Hand ball by Perry Kitchen (D.C. United).
Jeff Crandall@JefeCrandall
.@PattyBerron havin' an ambitious effort...nearly caught Willis off his line. #cf97
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
3' - Long-range effort from Patrick Nyarko nearly catches Willis off his line. #cf97 #CHIvDCU
3'
Attempt saved. Patrick Nyarko (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from long range on the right is saved in the top left corner.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
2': Ref chatting with Anibaba for a rough tackle on Ruiz. #DCU #cf97
Major League Soccer@MLS
#CHIvDC is also underway. Catch Mike Magee's first start for @ChicagoFire on @UniMas --> http://t.co/XSN0vF0IKW http://t.co/p91va2Itta
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First Half begins.
REPLAY: Dillon Serna's wonder strike puts FC Dallas away
SAVE: Clint Irwin big stop on Tesho Akindele
SAVE: Chris Seitz comes out and makes a huge stop
GOAL: Dillon Powers' well placed strike doubles Colorado's lead
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
And #CHIvDCU is underway at Toyota Park! #cf97
Kyle T Anderson@KyletAnderson
Welcome back Mike Magee show your hometown that we can compete for a playoff spot #CHIvDC
On The Fire@OnTheFire97
Gotta shut down Chris Pontius today. Don't want this to be his 2013 coming out party. #cf97 #CHIvDC
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
Anthem sung! Moments away from kickoff! Tune in to My50 or @Unimas now for #CHIvDC. #cf97 #MLS
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Attendance at Toyota Park at the start of #CHIvDC is pretty slim once again #cf97 #DCU http://t.co/OKl7KifjlC
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Luke Lohr@MLSReserves
@ChicagoFire and @DCUnited coming up. Predictions? #CHIvDC

Goals and Assists

9'		Nick DeLeon (OG)
85'		Mike Magee Assisted By: Patrick Nyarko, Maicon Santos

Disciplinary

85'			John Thorrington Reason: Unsporting Behavior
88'			Dilly Duka Reason: Unsporting Behavior

Substitutions

57'		John ThorringtonM Dwayne De RosarioM
64'		Sainey NyassiM Conor ShanoskyD
68'		Maicon SantosF Chris RolfeF
74'		Dan PaladiniM AlexM
79'		RafaelF Kyle PorterM
87'		Dilly DukaM Mike MageeF

Match Information

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Attendance 14546

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