Fire hope progress carries them into MLS playoffs

With a win and some help, the Fire can make the playoffs for the first time in six years. (Courtesy of the Fire)

Coach Frank Klopas sees a lot of growth around the Fire. 

Before owner Joe Mansueto took over, they were lagging behind their peers. Since then, the Fire (10-13-10, 40 points) have invested heavily in the front office, and money hasn’t been much of an issue for the soccer side of the organization.