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Never Go Outside The Family: A Response To Dan Lobring
Sam Fels is back, at Fenwick’s behest… Scott asked me to write a response to Chicago Fire Communications Director Dan Lobring’s strange emo/angst-y heart-pouring essay that came out Wednesday night on...
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Dear Andrew Hauptman: This is Why You’re Being Criticized
Hauptman with the “Messi and Friends” fans he kindly reached out to (photo by chicago-fire.com) It isn’t personal, it’s business: A plea for honesty and professionalism. The editorial Senior...
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A Tale of Two Franks: The Editorial
Klopas out, Yallop in Before he got to say goodbye, OTF Editor Scott Fenwick gets to say hello… Anyone who reads On The Fire and/or follows me on Twitter knows I quickly became disenchanted with Frank...
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OTF Roundtable 2013: The Coda
(photos: mlssoccer.com) Each and every week during the 2013 season, OTF contributors had their say on our Men in Red. Here’s their collective swan song… Lucas Hammer Well, Frank Klopas is gone. I’m not...
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OTF Roundtable: Chicago Fire Week 13
Will he buy players who’ve worn hallowed kits like this? (photo: chicago-fire.com) This week, with all the MLS talk about stars and cash, the Roundtable asks, “W.W.H.D?” What Would Hauptman Do? After...
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“The Editorial” Revisited or, You Can’t Erase History
God bless the copy and paste buttons (chicago-fire.com) Censors be damned, OTF opens its vault on a day it anticipated almost one year ago… As reported by Chicago Sun Times Fire beat writer Brian...
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Dispatch: Chicago Fire (1) vs. New York Red Bulls (0)
Sega was never really a “trust fall” kind of fullback. (Photo via NJ.com) OTF’s Brian Howe Battle suppresses the feel-goody-ness that three points bring, and sits you down for some “real talk”. What is...
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Prime Your Fire Pump: Chicago Fire at Los Angeles Galaxy
Allow me to reintroduce myself…(chicago-fire.com) OTF Match Previews return for the start of the 2015 campaign. Jon Denham wants you to take in tonight’s left coast opener with an open mind… There’s...
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The #90MinuteTailgate: A Cathartic Plea
Under the Bridge…is where they drew some blood. OTF Founder Scott Fenwick returns with a message for Chicago Fire fans, as well as a few things he’s been wanting to get off his chest… Let’s get a few...
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Save CF97: A Supporter-Driven Initiative
The protest continues. Spread the news… A collaborative effort spearheaded by @SaveCF97 has resulted in the production of this flyer: We urge all fans and supporters to share this post and click here...
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OTF Roundtable: Frank Yallop Out, Nelson Rodriguez In
Via Mitch Peacock Wow. That happened quick. Quicker than we were able get to Home Depot for some new pitchforks and lanterns, the Chicago Fire organization borrowed some from the Bridgeview Grounds...
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