The Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer ended the 2000 season with a record of 17 wins and 9 losses and 6 ties for 57 points finishing first in MLS's Central Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 4-3.

Chicago led the circuit with 67 goals. The club allowed 51 goals. Ante Razov scored 18 goals for the Fire, while Dema Kovalenko, Josh Wolff, Peter Nowak and Hristo Stoitchkov each contributed five or more, too. Peter Nowak accounted for 14 assists. Zach Thornton topped the squad with 15 wins and a team-best 0.85 goals against average, best among goalkeepers with enough qualifying appearances.

Bob Bradley coached the team. The 2000 Chicago Fire lost in the MLS Cup.
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The Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer ended the 2003 season with a record of 15 wins and 7 losses and 8 ties for 53 points finishing first in MLS's Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 3-1.

Chicago scored 53 goals and surrendered 43. Ante Razov netted 14 goals for the Fire, while DaMarcus Beasley, Damani Ralph and Jesse Marsch each tallied five or more also. Zach Thornton topped the squad with 15 wins and a team-best 0.81 goals against average, best among regular keepers.

Dave Sarachan coached the team. The 2003 Chicago Fire lost in the MLS Cup.

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Philadelphia chalked up 174 goals and surrendered 163. Don D'Ambra scored 32 goals for the KiXX, while Dino Delevski, Tony Donatelli, Genoni Martinez, Pat Morris and John Nusum each netted fifteen or more, too. Genoni Martinez recorded 21 assists. Pete Pappas topped the squad with 15 wins.

Don D'Ambra coached the team. The 2006-07 Philadelphia KiXX won the Championship.