Many CFJ teams competed this weekend in the NSR Midwest Cup in Naperville. CFJ teams won seven championships, had four finalist, and two teams finish as semi-finalist. Great job to all the teams!

(Bridgeview, IL) With the success of the much acclaimed US Soccer Development Academy programs at U16 and U18 the Chicago Fire has introduced the Pre Academy and Development Academy programs. These programs will focus on identification and development of players for the “full” Fire Academy teams at U16 and U18. 

Chicago Red Eleven inaugural home opener is this Wednesday, May 27th 7:00pm at Benedictine University. The Chicago Fire PDL team earns their first birth in the US Open Cup since 2005 with their 1-0 win over Fort Wayne Fever and is now on top of the Great Lakes division.

Chicago Fire U15/U16 and U17/U18 Academy teams finish undefeated (5-0-1) in Sarasota Florida at the 2009 Academy Spring Showcase.