Chicago Soccer 101: The Fire And Copa America

Chicago fire soccer
Creative Commons/Marty Groark
Chicago fire soccer
Creative Commons/Marty Groark

Chicago Soccer 101: The Fire And Copa America

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With all the major soccer tournaments going on this summer, it is easy to forget that Chicago has its own Major League Soccer team. 

The Chicago Fire has hired a brand new manager and retooled its squad in order to leave the bitter memories of last season behind. Although the team might be off to a rocky start, there are signs of improvement. 

We talk to Guillermo Rivera from the blog Fire Confidential about why you should be following the Fire as well as taking a look at this exciting summer of soccer with the Copa America in town.