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2011 began much in the way of 2010, with foundering performances both home and away.

After nine winless matches, Carlos de los Cobos was let go on May 30.

Technical Director Frank Klopas was named interim head coach.

Behind summer reinforcements Pavel Pardo and Sebastián Grazzini, as well as forward Dominic Oduro's 12 goals after being acquired in a trade from Houston, the Fire qualified for the US Open Cup Final ( lost at Seattle ) and narrowly missed making the playoffs after gaining 24 points in their last 12 league matches.