Club: | Chicago Fire S.C. |
Season: | 2008 |
League: | Major League Soccer |
Manager: | Denis Hamlett |
Chairman: | Andrew Hauptman |
Average Attendance: | 17,052[1] |
Cup1: | MLS |
Cup1 Result: | 3rd overall (2nd in Eastern Conference) |
Cup2: | MLS Cup Playoffs |
Cup2 Result: | Conference Final |
Cup3: | U.S. Open Cup |
Cup3 Result: | Quarterfinals |
Cup4: | Brimstone Cup |
Cup4 Result: | Runners-up |
League Topscorer: | Chris Rolfe (9)[2] |
Season Topscorer: | Chris Rolfe (10) |
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Prevseason: | 2007 |
Nextseason: | 2009 |
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.
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Last updated on June 5, 2008.|}
See main article: 2008 U.S. Open Cup.