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A 3-0 loss to the Columbus Crew dropped the Fire two spots in the MLS Power Rankings this week.

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The Fire have been struggling to close games, but still make the Top Ten in the MLS Power Rankings.

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With a designated player on the way, Chris Rolfe picked the perfect time to have his best game of the season with two goals in a 4-1 win over D.C. United.

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The Fire carried its fine league form into the U.S. Open Cup, dispatching Orlando City 5-1. A pair of home games against San Jose and Sporting Kansas City presents Chicago with a huge opportunity to climb back into the playoff places.

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The Fire continue to look like geniuses for obtaining Mike Magee, but still lag in the power rankings.

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Mike Magee paid instant dividends by scoring in his first league match for the Fire in a 2-0 win over D.C. United. Chicago still has a sizable hole to dig itself out of but looks to be better off with the arrivals of Magee and Bakary Soumare.

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Pressure is mounting again for the Fire after extending its losing streak to three against the Union. Much has been made of defender Arne Friedrich's absence, but after getting shut out for the sixth time in 10 games, offense has been a bigger problem.

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The move of Patrick Nyarko to forward proved a master stroke against Philadelphia, as he tormented the Union's backline. But finishing was still a problem for Chicago, and Frank Klopas' side was duly punished in a 1-0 loss.

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With the weekend off, focus turned to retired midfielder Robbie Rogers, whose rights are held by the Fire. Manager Frank Klopas is keen to sign the former U.S. international, but Rogers has made it clear he wants to play elsewhere.

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Jeff Larentowicz's red card for taking down Montreal's Andrea Pisanu looked softer than a down pillow and gave the Fire no hope of coming back in a 2-0 loss to Montreal. For the first 25 minutes, Chicago's attack was back to its ineffectual self.

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After peppering the Columbus goal for practically the entire match, Jeff Larentowicz's late tally gave the Fire the win it deserved against the Crew. Patrick Nyarko was lively for the hosts and on another night might have had multiple assists.

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The Fire looked vastly improved against Houston, with its midfield looking much sharper than in the season's opening weeks. But it wasn't enough to prevent a 2-1 loss. At least there's hope now in the Windy City.

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When Chris Rolfe missed a first-half penalty, it looked like another day of woe for the Fire. But a Daniel Paladini equalizer and two late goals from Maicon Santos gave Chicago a priceless 3-1 win over New York.

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A weekend off gave Chicago a chance to regroup. Manager Frank Klopas will be hoping that a visit from the New York Red Bulls will cure what is ailing his team.

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The good news: After failing to score in its first three games, the Fire got on the board thanks to Patrick Nyarko. The bad news: Just about everything else after a home loss to Chivas USA. Defender Arne Friedrich can't return soon enough.

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