2010 Chicago Fire season
The 2010 Chicago Fire season was the club's 15th year of existence, their 13th season in Major League Soccer, and 13th consecutive year in the top-flight of American soccer. Squad. "As of October 23, 2010" Formation. Starting XI vs. Chivas USA on Oct. 23: Review. March. Chicago began their twelfth Major League Soccer regular season on the road the first two weeks with a match against the New York Red Bulls on March 27, 2010 and the Colorado Rapids on April 3, 2010 followed by their first home match against San Jose Earthquakes on  April 10, 2010. May. The Chicago Fire participated in the first ever Chicago Sister Cities International Cup. A friendly tournament hosted by the Fire. July. Fire terminate loan agreement with Leon F.C. for the rights of Julio Martinez August. The Fire trade for Freddie Ljungberg (from Seattle) and also sign Nery Castillo from Shakhtar Donetsk. The Fire trade away Justin Mapp and Tim Ward for allocation money and to clear roster spots. League table. Conference Overall Match results. Sister Cities Cup. Semi-Final Match Third Place Match