The Dallas Burn was a big part of the Fire's drive to theMajor League Soccer and U.S. Open Cup titles last season.
When the Fire mounted an 11-game winning streak atmidseason, the Burn was a victim three times in a 17-day span. TheBurn was also the defending champion in the U.S. Open Cup until theFire ended Dallas' reign with a 3-2 victory in the semifinals in NewOrleans.
Tonight, the Fire is the defending champion when the Burnvisits Soldier Field for the home opener. Fire players will receivetheir championship rings in a 6:45 p.m. ceremony before Gov. Ryankicks the ceremonial first ball.The teams met five times last year, the Fire winning …
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