Fire host K.C. in 2011 home opener

The Chicago Fire host Sporting Kansas City to open their 2011 home schedule at Toyota Park in Bridgeview. The game kicks off at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26.

Among the other home openers announced Monday, FC Dallas hosts the Fire on March 19, and Chicago also will take part in MLS expansion club Portland Timbers' home opener on April 14. The Timbers acquired former Fire midfielder Peter Lowry (pictured) during the expansion draft.

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