Fire reach MLS semifinals, beat Revolution 2-0
Associated Press | Nov 7, 09 9:57 PM CST
The Chicago Fire advance to Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference final by beating the New England Revolution 2-0 and 3-2 overall on Saturday.
John Thorrington scored in the 35th minute and Cuauhtemoc Blanco sealed the win with six minutes remaining.
It's the second consecutive season in which Chicago has eliminated New England from the playoffs.
Chicago will host Real Salt Lake, which beat the defending champion Columbus Crew 4-2 on aggregate two days ago, next Saturday.
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