The 2008 Chicago Fire season was the club's 10th year of existence, as well as their 11th season in Major League Soccer and 11th consecutive year in the top-flight of American soccer. It began with a 3-1 away win over Real Salt Lake on March 29, 2008 and ended with a 2-1 loss to Columbus Crew in the Eastern Conference Final on November 13, 2008. Denis Hamlett made his debut as the Chicago Fire coach after being promoted.
Roster
Squad Players in bold have had senior international caps for their respective national squads.
(Vice-captain)
(Captain)
Transfers
In Patrick Nyarko Drafted 7th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft Dominic Cervi Drafted 12th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft Peter Lowry Drafted 26th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft Dwight Barnett Drafted 38th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft Stephen King Drafted 40th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft Austin Washington Drafted 54th overall in 2008 MLS Superdraft Andy Herron Rights acquired from Columbus Crew for 4th round pick in the 2010 Superdraft Tomasz Frankowski Signed from Wolverhampton Wanderers Brandon Prideaux Acquired in waiver draft from Colorado Rapids Líder Mármol Signed as free agent. Brian McBride Free agent Saad Karim Hadji Free agent
Out Matt Pickens To Queens Park Rangers Iván Guerrero Lost to San Jose Earthquakes in the Expansion Draft Jim Curtin Traded to Chivas USA Chris Armas Retired Paulo Wanchope Retired Jeff Curtin Waived, later signed with D.C. United Osei Telesford Waived, later signed with Puerto Rico Islanders Chad Barrett Traded to Toronto FC in Brian McBride deal Brian Plotkin Waived, later signed with Columbus Crew
Club
Management
Other information
Statistics
Appearances and goals Last updated on June 5, 2008.
Competitions
Overall
Major League Soccer
Standings
Results summary
Matches
MLS regular season
MLS Cup Playoffs
U.S. Open Cup
Friendlies
References