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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