Chicago Features
Carlisle: Fire will rely on Pappa for creative spark
Jeff Carlisle, Special to ESPNsoccernet | February, 28 2010With the departure of Cuauhtemoc Blanco, the Chicago Fire will look to young stars like Marco Pappa to provide offensive punch, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Article | ConversationCarlisle: 2009 MLS semifinals second leg preview
Jeff Carlisle | October, 28 2009With a fully rested Guillermo Barros Schelotto, the Crew look to overturn their first-leg deficit to RSL, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Article | ConversationGalarcep: For Chicago, the time is now
Ives Galarcep, ESPNsoccernet | August, 28 2009In Major League Soccer, talent stockpiles are fleeting and dynasties are destined to crumble. Which is why there's no time like the present for Chicago to make a run at its first title since its inaugural season, writes Ives Galarcep.
Article | ConversationGalarcep: Toronto 2009 season preview
Ives Galarcep, ESPNsoccernet | February, 28 2009It's now or never for Toronto, as the team finally has the talent to reach the postseason for the first time, writes Ives Galarcep.
Article | ConversationGalarcep: Chicago 2009 season preview
Ives Galarcep, ESPNsoccernet | February, 20 2009Chicago is loaded with talent and if all the pieces fall into place the Fire are a serious threat to win it all, writes Ives Galarcep.
Article | ConversationCarlisle: New York vs. RSL preview
Jeff Carlisle | November, 13 2008The Western Conference final features two teams that few would have predicted would make it this far, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Article | ConversationCarlisle: Conference finals preview
Jeff Carlisle | November, 12 2008The MLS conference finals lineup features four teams that few would have predicted would make it this far, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Article | ConversationCarlisle: Columbus vs. Chicago preview
Jeff Carlisle | November, 11 2008The Fire take on the Crew on "MLS Primetime Thursday" (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2, ESPN360.com).
Article | ConversationCarlisle: Chicago vs. New England preview
Jeff Carlisle | November, 4 2008The Fire take on the Revs on "MLS Primetime Thursday" (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2, ESPN360.com).
Article | ConversationGalarcep: Eastern Conference playoff preview
Ives Galarcep, Special to ESPNsoccernet | October, 28 2008The Eastern Conference is loaded this year, but Columbus is still the front-runner, writes Ives Galarcep.
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