Chicago Fire VS Portland Timbers Postgame & Player Ratings

The 2-2 home draw can be seen as nothing less than a huge success for our suddenly less than horrible Men in Red.  After falling behind 2-0 from goals on either side of halftime by Valeri and Zemanski things looked incredibly bleak, especially considering the woodwork had prevented the scoreline from looking more like 5-0.  Falling behind 2 goals to one of the strongest teams in the league was not at all surprising but the following response by the Fire perhaps was.

Chicago Fire: Work Still To Be Done

      The match between the Chicago Fire and D.C. United this Sunday at 4 p.m. Central is a sad clash between former MLS powers.  With both D.C and Chicago mired at the bottom of the table this weekend's game lacks much of the hype that usually surrounds this rivalry.  However, while D.C. looks destined to finish this season in the doldrums the Fire have given themselves a lifeline with the recent acquisitions of Bakary Soumare and Mike Magee. Hit the jump for more...

Inaugural Post

An inaugural blog post is somewhat daunting so I have decided to use this initial post to introduce Footie Lyfe to the world.  This blog will feature soccer stories from across the world with a special focus on Major League Soccer and the Chicago Fire.  It will also include posts on other current cultural happenings that are awesome enough to make the cut.  Most of all, this blog is intended to entertain and inform the young American soccer enthusiast.  To get things started let French Montana serenade your exploration of the interwebs.  RIPCITY 4 LYFE!!!!