In March, the Ring of Fire members unanimously selected Dan Parry and Brandon Kitchens to join them as members of the Chicago Fire’s tribute of honor known as the Ring of Fire. Piotr Nowak, Frank Klopas, Lubos Kubik, Bob Bradley and i all believed Dan and Brandon exemplified the necessary characteristics of leadership, integrity and dedication to the Chicago Fire needed to join our exclusive club. We immediately notified the Fire and received positive responses lauding our selection from team President and General Manager John Guppy and Senior Director of Community Relations Donald Ortale. Our selection unfortunately was not communicated to ownership.

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Yet another off season middle finger has been shown to the Chicago Fire. Who is responsible for this one? MLS?  Ron Waxman/Dominic Cervi or the Fire front office?

All three parties certainly share culpability.

As an isolated case, it's understandable, but it's the fifth incident of its kind this past off season. Juan Carlos Osorio, John Spencer, Wilman Conde, Matt Pickens and now Cervi have all told Chicago that they aren't willing to make certain sacrifices or commitments to represent the Chicago Fire. This is cause for concern and indicates that Chicago's grass is no longer greener.

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