In the recent past, the Chicago Fire would have lost this game against Charlotte FC. After giving up an early goal, their mental fortitude would have collapsed and they would have given up another, maybe even two more before halftime. But that’s not what happened. Instead, they calmed down, refocused, and played their way back into the game. They took the lead in the first half. And after giving it up right before they switched sides, took it back in the second half. They survived a 20-minute onslaught with a left back and a defensive midfielder at center back and in the end came away with three points on the road.
Above the Line: Charlotte FC 2, Chicago Fire 3
