Fire Sign Chris Rolfe! (was Striker Signed)

Discussion in 'Chicago Fire' started by milicz, Apr 15, 2012.

  1. Otergod

    Otergod Member+

    Sep 20, 2007
    indianapolis
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    primarily played LM for AaB

    Now i couldn't tell you the formation or tactics. The LM he played if used in a 4-3-3 would have been as a striker. However, i want to say the few games i saw and most of the highlights he was utilized as a true winger.
     
  2. Stogey23

    Stogey23 Member+

    Dec 12, 1998
    San Diego, CA
    I hope we get to see plenty more of those quick half-volley goals. I've honestly never seen another player in the world pull it off quite like he does.
     
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  3. Clenbuterol

    Clenbuterol Red Card

    Aug 25, 2011
    Club:
    --other--
    Good move. This is one of my Father's favorite Fire players so he will be stoked.

    I can't think of anything negative to say about this signing.
     
  4. Clenbuterol

    Clenbuterol Red Card

    Aug 25, 2011
    Club:
    --other--
    This.
     
  5. I'm getting the news late, and I'm pretty excited.

    Count me in the hoping for a Razov-type return!
    The Fire have had a handful of guys who could light up a crowd with a goal out of nowhere, and Chris is one of those guys.
     
  6. firefan2001

    firefan2001 Member+

    Dec 27, 2000
    Oswego, Illinois
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Does Paedo give up his number 17 to Rolfe or does Rolfe go with "7" or "77".

    Once I find out what number he's going to wear I'll be buying an away jersey with Rolfe's name an d number on it.

    I just looked on the FIRE's website and Chris Rolfe will have number 18.
     
  7. nowherenova

    nowherenova Member+

    Jul 20, 2003
    Formerly Terminus
    Good. Nyarko needed some time on the pine.
     
  8. nowherenova

    nowherenova Member+

    Jul 20, 2003
    Formerly Terminus
    or aluminum or recaro time whatever. ;)
     
  9. firefan2001

    firefan2001 Member+

    Dec 27, 2000
    Oswego, Illinois
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You think he's going to the bench? (I don't think so)

    How about is moves back to RM and Rolfe takes his spot uptop?

    Then put Pause where he belongs on the bench. :D
     
  10. SixKick

    SixKick Moderator
    Staff Member

    Nov 13, 2000
    Club:
    Club América
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    Scream and stamp your feet all you want, it's not going to happen.
     
  11. milicz

    milicz Member+

    Dec 2, 2001
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    Poland
    Nyarko is not going to sit. He was #2 in the LEAGUE in chances created. If anyone sits it's Pappa, but I'd rather see Pause or Pardo on the bench.
     
  12. firefan2001

    firefan2001 Member+

    Dec 27, 2000
    Oswego, Illinois
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Do you think that Nyarko is going to the bench when Rofle is part of the starting lineup?
     
  13. firefan2001

    firefan2001 Member+

    Dec 27, 2000
    Oswego, Illinois
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Pappa isn't going to sit either. It's going to be either Pause or Pardo. If it's Pardo might as when just release him then. That would make three new players that wouldn't be playing Puppo, Robayo and Pardo.
     
  14. firefan2001

    firefan2001 Member+

    Dec 27, 2000
    Oswego, Illinois
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I have a question for you Sixkick, lets say that Rolfe is going to play up top with Oduro (Where he should be playing when he's part of the starting 11).

    and

    Both Pappa and Nyarko are also in the starting 11.

    My question to you is who sits Pardo or Pause? and don't say that we could move Pause to RB, because Gargan is our RB.

    Pardo or Pause.......
     
  15. LIZZIE

    LIZZIE BigSoccer Supporter

    Oct 18, 2001
    Sec 126
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Don't know how they will shuffle it around, but I will be very surprised if Pause is not playing
     
  16. firefan2001

    firefan2001 Member+

    Dec 27, 2000
    Oswego, Illinois
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He could play, play in the reserve games.......
     
  17. cweimers

    cweimers Member+

    Mar 5, 2010
    DC
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Is he practicing with the team? Should I be getting my hopes up for this weekend?
     
  18. firefan2001

    firefan2001 Member+

    Dec 27, 2000
    Oswego, Illinois
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yes, he starting practicing today.
     
  19. alf

    alf Member+

    Jun 29, 1999
    Illinois
    Club:
    Chicago Red Stars
    According to Fire site, he will start training with the team on WEDNESDAY (tomorrow).
     
  20. firefan2001

    firefan2001 Member+

    Dec 27, 2000
    Oswego, Illinois
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Sorry, you're right. For some reason I thought it was Wednesday.
     
  21. SixKick

    SixKick Moderator
    Staff Member

    Nov 13, 2000
    Club:
    Club América
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    Why do you assume that Pappa and Nyarko will start?

    If it really came down to either Pardo or Pause, the choice is easily Pause. Pardo is a better player but doesn't have the legs to cover the entire defensive mid role by himself anymore. However, I think that this exercise is moot. I believe that the line-up Frank chooses will have both Pause and Pardo starting.

    Besides, between Nyarko and Rolfe, one of them should be getting injured any day now.
     
  22. Kozy

    Kozy tHE pOPULAR fRONT

    Oct 13, 2004
    check.
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    My computer's been in the shop , what did I miss?

    Rolfe is back!

    ...great news...

    Pause cannot play RM.
     
  23. I PINCH!

    I PINCH! Member

    Apr 3, 2006
    Chicago IL
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think Pause is the odd man out here. I applaud Pauses hard work, but all the players mentioned here are better passers and ball handlers than Pause.
     
  24. Es Brennt

    Es Brennt Member+

    Feb 25, 2003
    Shermer, Illinois
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Chris Rolfe talks return to the Fire
    ROLFE: "I'm excited and ready to play."


     
  25. The Devil's Architect

    Feb 10, 2000
    The American Steppe
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If Chris Rolfe is not in the starting line up, it's because Frank Klopas went to a poor high school
     

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