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Tensions mount between United, Fire
D.C. United and the Chicago Fire will renew one of the most bitter rivalries in recent Major League Soccer history at Toyota Park on Saturday, with a tight playoff race and the lingering acrimony of their last two meetings piling further intrigue on an already important match.D.C. United and the Chicago Fire will renew one of the most bitter rivalries in recent Major League Soccer history at Toyota Park on Saturday, with a tight playoff race and the lingering acrimony of their last two meetings piling further intrigue on an already important match.

Fire fight, fall just short of United
The Chicago Fire put up quite a fight Saturday night against D.C. United. Yet despite a late push, the Fire couldn't overcome a first-half goal and fell 1-0 to their Eastern Conference rivals.The Chicago Fire put up quite a fight Saturday night against D.C. United. Yet despite a late push, the Fire couldn’t overcome a first-half goal and fell 1-0 to their Eastern Conference rivals.

Extra Time: In England, an Unfamiliar Sporting Life
The sportswriter Chuck Culpepper hopes to follow a new love, Portsmouth, to Stamford Bridge in London for its game against Chelsea.

United States 1, Japan 0: U.S. Men’s Team Ends Scoring Drought in Opener
Playing in oppressive conditions, the United States defeated Japan Thursday thanks to Stuart Holden’s goal in the 47th minute.

Fred, United spoil McBride’s return
D.C. United got a goal from Fred in the 27th minute and held on the remainder of the way, for a 1-0 victory Saturday night against the Chicago Fire.D.C. United got a goal from Fred in the 27th minute and held on the remainder of the way, for a 1-0 victory Saturday night against the Chicago Fire.