2008 season | |||
Chairman | Andrew Hauptman | ||
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Manager | Denis Hamlett | ||
MLS | 3rd overall (2nd in Eastern Conference) | ||
MLS Cup Playoffs | Conference Final | ||
U.S. Open Cup | Quarterfinals | ||
Brimstone Cup | Runners-up | ||
Top goalscorer | Chris Rolfe (9) +(1 in playoffs) | ||
Average home league attendance | 17,052 | ||
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The 2008 Chicago Fire season was the club's 13th 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.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Last updated: July 21, 2009
Source: Competitions
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
Last updated: July 21, 2009.
Source: Chicago Fire
Ground: A = Away; H = Home. Result: T = Tie; L = Loss; W = Win; P = Postponed.
Win Tie Loss