Brown Wants To Keep Captain's Label
by Jack McCarthy (Profile/Interview | Chicago Tribune - February 3)
But veteran Fire defender acknowledges it's decision for new coach more details | go to article

Fire Leave Revs Hurtin'
by Jack McCarthy (Result | Boston Herald - April 4)
It wasn’t last night’s 4-0 loss to Chicago that irked Revolution coach Steve Nicol as much as what he felt was an unnecessary red card pulled early on defender Jeff Larentowicz. more details | go to article

Real Salt Lake: Defense Shows Progress In Tie
by Jack McCarthy (Result | Salt Lake Tribune - May 28)
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. - Real Salt Lake saw its season-long winless streak hit eight games Sunday, but there were signs the tide might finally be turning. more details | go to article

Cooper, FC Dallas Douse Fire, 2-1
by Jack McCarthy (Result | Dallas Morning News - May 18)
Home or away, Kenny Cooper has a knack for finding the back of the net against the Chicago Fire. more details | go to article

United Sees Yellow, Fails To Douse Fire
by Jack McCarthy (Result | Washington Post - September 18)
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., Sept. 17 -- The D.C. United-Chicago soccer rivalry may be running the risk of turning into a blood feud. more details | go to article

A Bitter Loss For Nowak, United
by Jack McCarthy (Result | Washington Post - September 7)
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., Sept. 6 -- There's already been plenty of history written by D.C. United and the Chicago Fire through their nine-year soccer rivalry. more details | go to article

D.C. Runs Unbeaten Streak To 14
by Jack McCarthy (Result | Washington Post - July 23)
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., July 22 -- Alecko Eskandarian said he wasn't about to go down without a fight on Saturday. That attitude was just the spark D.C. United needed after 64 listless minutes of play against the host Chicago Fire. more details | go to article

Tie Follows Wilt's Night
by Jack McCarthy (Result | Chicago Tribune - July 23)
Peter Wilt may be out of soccer temporarily, but there's not a shred of doubt that his legacy is secure. more details | go to article

2 Subs Deliver The Goods
by Jack McCarthy (Result | Chicago Tribune - July 23)
Two non-starters ended up with the biggest plays as the Fire and D.C. United played to a 1-1 tie Saturday night at Toyota Park. more details | go to article

With 10 Minutes Left, Fire Lets Win
by Jack McCarthy (Result | Chicago Tribune - July 16)
It all seemed to be going so well for the Fire with 10 minutes to play in Saturday's Brimstone Cup showdown with FC Dallas. more details | go to article

Fire Reserves Hang With Mexican Power
by Jack McCarthy (Result | Chicago Tribune - July 13)
Fielding a lineup stocked mainly with reserves Wednesday, the Fire still more than held its own against one of Mexico's legendary soccer clubs. more details | go to article

Slow Start, Disallowed Goal End Home Streak
by Jack McCarthy (Result | Chicago Tribune - July 9)
This was a milestone the Fire would rather have postponed. Visiting New England scored twice in a 14-minute span in the first half and held on for a 2-1 victory Saturday night, handing the Fire its first loss at Toyota Park. more details | go to article

Fire Rides Herron's Bicycle Kick To Victory
by Jack McCarthy (Result | Chicago Tribune - July 5)
Fire midfielder Andy Herron scored on a theatrical bicycle kick early in the second half Tuesday night as the Fire claimed a 1-0 victory over Kansas City before 10,387 fans at Toyota Park. more details | go to article

Storm Break Lets Fire Regroup
by Jack McCarthy (Result | Chicago Tribune - June 29)
A 55-minute rain delay Wednesday night was exactly what the Fire needed. Reserve Chad Barrett and his energized Fire teammates returned to the field after waiting out a downpour to rally for a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake. more details | go to article

Howes-Led Wave Edges Blast In Ot
by Jack McCarthy (Result | Baltimore Sun - March 13)
MILWAUKEE // Wave officials picked a good day to give away Greg Howes bobblehead dolls. more details | go to article