The 2008 Chicago Fire season was the club's 10th year of existence, as well as their 11th season in Major League Soccer and 11th consecutive year in the top-flight of American soccer. It began with a 3-1 away win over Real Salt Lake on March 29, 2008 and ended with a 2-1 loss to Columbus Crew in the Eastern Conference Final on November 13, 2008. Denis Hamlett made his debut as the Chicago Fire coach after being promoted.
Roster
Squad
Players in bold have had senior international caps for their respective national squads.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Last updated: July 21, 2009
Source: Major League Soccer Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference
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Stadium
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H
A
H
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A
A
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A
H
A
A
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A
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H
A
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A
H
A
A
H
A
H
H
A
H
A
H
Result
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W
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L
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W
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L
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L
L
L
T
T
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T
T
W
W
L
W
L
W
L
L
W
T
T
L
W
Source: Chicago Fire A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; L = Loss; T = Tie
Matches
Win Tie Loss
MLS regular season
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