Midweek fixtures are such a headache, not only for soccer fans but the players as well. For the fans, the kickoff time might conflict with their weekday schedule. As for the players, the congested schedule and traveling takes a heavy toll on their physical and mental strength.
We know that the Chicago Fire has a woeful March record, but what about when they play multiple games during a short turnaround time? Let’s take a look at their record from the past three seasons.
Summertime Sadness
Since 2016, when the Fire plays multiple games in one week, their record is 10 wins, 9 draws and 22 defeats - including the recent 1-0 loss against NYCFC on Wednesday.