It has been nearly a month since the Chicago Fire parted ways with Denis Hamlett, but the Fire are in no rush to fill his vacancy until they find the right candidate.

Those with knowledge of the Fire’s search for the new head coach confirmed today that the team is not down to only two candidates which were previously reported by Soccer America as former Fire players Tom Soehn and Jesse Marsch. Although specific names were not disclosed, candidates within and outside of Major League Soccer are being considered.

With the 2010 draft approaching in a few weeks, it would be helpful to have the decision finalized by then, but it was stressed that although it would be ideal for a head coach to be hired, the process would not be accelerated to meet a specific deadline.

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