Word out of Chicago this week is that the Fire are looking at playing the US Open Cup qualifying match they are slated to host versus the MLS Cup champion Colorado Rapids in a home away from home. That would mean at least three teams will playing their designated home match outside of their normal home stadium with DC United playing yet again at the Maryland Soccerplex and the Portland Timbers at a site to be determined due to remaining PGE Park renovations.
This report, a recap of a meeting with Section 8 fan group members, said that the Fire has looked at playing the match at five different facilities in the region, three of which were a no-go and that the final two options appear to be Bradley University (Peoria ) and North Central College (Naperville
The fan site Hot Time in Old Town weighed in with its thoughts on the matter, though seemed undecided in the end if the decision was good or not. The writer Mark Rogers brought up many good points along the way about the priorities of the club and its relationship to the loyal fans.
