KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - Graham Zusi scored two goals, and Sporting Kansas City clinched a playoff spot with a 2-0 win over the Chicago Fire on Friday night.
Jimmy Nielsen recorded his league-leading 14th shutout for Sporting (17-7-7), which extended its unbeaten streak to nine matches. Sporting had not won against Chicago at home since a 3-2 victory on Aug. 22, 2007.
Chicago (16-8-7) had a four-match winning streak snapped and lost for just the second time in nine games.
Zusi put Sporting up 1-0 in the 11th minute and then scored in the 6th minute of second-half stoppage time.
Chicago manager Frank Klopas and Fire defender Gonzalo Segares were both ejected in second-half stoppage time, Klopas drawing a straight red card from referee Chris Penso and Segares picking up his second caution.
Thursday, June 13 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-06-14 03:45:37 GMT
Chicago Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson has been selected by U.S. Men's National Team Head Coach Jurgen Klinsmann for the upcoming international friendly against Belgium.
The Chicago Fire defeated the Columbus Crew 2-1 to advance to the quarterfinal round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
Saturday, June 8 2013 11:33 PM EDT2013-06-09 03:33:37 GMT
Substitute Daniel Paladini scored on a 26-yard free kick in the 82nd minute to lift the Chicago Fire into a 2-2 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday night.
Substitute Daniel Paladini scored on a 26-yard free kick in the 82nd minute to lift the Chicago Fire into a 2-2 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday night.
Monday, June 3 2013 1:46 AM EDT2013-06-03 05:46:38 GMT
An own goal knocked in by D.C. midfielder Nick DeLeon and a late score by Chicago newcomer Mike Magee gave the Fire a 2-0 victory over the United on Sunday.
An own goal knocked in by D.C. midfielder Nick DeLeon and a late score by Chicago newcomer Mike Magee gave the Fire a 2-0 victory over the United on Sunday.
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:20 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:20:17 GMT
Chicago Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson has been selected by U.S. Men's National Team Head Coach Jurgen Klinsmann for the upcoming international friendly against Belgium.
Chicago Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson has been selected by U.S. Men's National Team Head Coach Jurgen Klinsmann for the upcoming international friendly against Belgium.
Saturday, May 11 2013 11:29 PM EDT2013-05-12 03:29:40 GMT
Jack McInerney scored his league-leading seventh goal of the season Saturday and Zac MacMath made six saves to lead the Philadelphia Union to a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire.
Jack McInerney scored his league-leading seventh goal of the season Saturday and Zac MacMath made six saves to lead the Philadelphia Union to a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire.
Thursday, April 25 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-04-25 20:23:38 GMT
Wells Thompson has been suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount for his challenge on Columbus Crew midfielder Agustín Viana in the 12th minute of the match on Saturday, April 20.
Wells Thompson has been suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount for his challenge on Columbus Crew midfielder Agustín Viana in the 12th minute of the match on Saturday, April 20.
Sunday, April 14 2013 9:36 PM EDT2013-04-15 01:36:24 GMT
Brad Davis had a goal and an assist, and the Houston Dynamo set an MLS record for longest home unbeaten streak in all competitions with a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Sunday.
Brad Davis had a goal and an assist, and the Houston Dynamo set an MLS record for longest home unbeaten streak in all competitions with a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Sunday.
Sunday, April 7 2013 8:59 PM EDT2013-04-08 00:59:12 GMT
Maicon Santos scored twice and Daniel Paladini had a goal and two assists to lead the Chicago Fire to a 3-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Sunday.
Maicon Santos scored twice and Daniel Paladini had a goal and two assists to lead the Chicago Fire to a 3-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Sunday.
Saturday, March 9 2013 11:09 PM EST2013-03-10 04:09:28 GMT
Forward Jerry Bengtson scored in the 62nd minute, goalkeeper Matt Reis made four saves and the New England Revolution opened their season with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
Forward Jerry Bengtson scored in the 62nd minute, goalkeeper Matt Reis made four saves and the New England Revolution opened their season with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
