Atlanta United fell 2-0 to Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field Sunday night. Atlanta poured in 20 crosses while forcing Chicago to make 14 clearances on the night, but ultimately could not find the back of the net.
Chicago got on the board early when Fabian Herbers scored in the 7th minute. After a turnover near midfield, Gastón Giménez dribbled down the center of the field and found Herbers making a run on the right side. Herbers took one touch into the box before sending a low shot past a diving Brad Guzan.
Atlanta nearly equalized in the 19th minute.