Eastern Conference Chicago Fire LAST YEAR: 13-11-8 (third place), lost to New England in conference semifinals. WHO'S GONE: F Andy Herron, F Nate Jaqua, D Tony Sanneh, G Zach Thornton. WHO'S NEW: F Cuauhtemoc Blanco, D Bakary Soumare. WHAT'S AHEAD: The Fire were ousted by New England in the playoffs for the second straight year but got a consolation prize by winning the U.S. More...