The Fire doesn't know when Wilman Conde will join the team's pre-season camp in Bradenton, Fla. According to Conde's new agent, Diego Gutierrez, the Colombian defender needs to resolve a Visa issue first. "At this point, we're at the mercy of the embassy," Gutie...

Diego Gutierrez has teamed up with a former Chief Financial Officer for Andell Holdings and an intellectual property attorney to create Global Pro Management LLC -- a sport representation, marketing and promotion firm. Global Pro Management will represent athletes (contract negotiations, endorsement...

Diego Gutierrez was one of 18 people selected by President Bush to be part of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Other notable names on the council include Eli Manning, Michelle Kwan, Omar Minaya and Jason Sehorn. The council will meet twice a year to discuss physical activity, ...

According to a source, Diego Gutierrez has had talks with local and national media outlets about becoming a color commentator. The source said Gutierrez will have a "tryout" in the next few weeks. Gutierrez retired following the 2008 season and told reporters he was weighing several option...

Voting for the Fire's All-Decade team is well underway. Here are the latest results: GK: Zach Thornton (1034 votes, 78%) D: Carlos Bocanegra (1014 votes, 77%), C.J. Brown (1121 votes, 85%), Lubos Kubik (707 votes, 54%) M: Chris Armas (1175 votes, 89%), DaMarcus Beasley (974 votes, 74%), Cuauhtemoc B...

Who wants Fire updates? 1. Hamlett concerned that opponents are going unpunished for purposely fouling Blanco: Denis Hamlett said other teams feel that "the way to stop [Cuauhtemoc Blanco] is by fouling him." Although some fouls are being called, Hamlett believes "the cards aren't com...

Lets get started. (Some questions have been edited) What Fire players could you see making European moves within the next few years? - Kevin I'll go with Bakary Soumare. This might be premature, but I think Soumare's age, size, and physical play could catch the attention of some European clubs. John...

Here are some quick updates from practice: 1. Marmol to go out of country for visa stamp: Lider Marmol has received his visa. All he needs to do is go to Canada or Mexico to get a stamp on his visa. "I'll be leaving tomorrow, but I don't know if I'll be going to Canada or Mexico," Marmol s...

I'll be heading to Fire practice this morning and hope to get answers to some of your questions for Part II of the Q & A. For now, here are some links to check out: 1. Here is my article on Lider Marmol in today's Tribune. 2. Not sure if you guys already saw this one, but here is my interview wi...

[UPDATED] I'm going to have to make this quick. The update on Wilman Conde will have to wait. 1. Fire president search still hasn't begun/Leon NOT a candidate: I'm hearing the Fire has yet to begin its search for a team president. I also have been assured that Fire interim president Javier Leon is n...