The Chicago Fire claimed a hard-earned 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders thanks to a first half goal from captain Rafa Czichos. After a bright start, Czichos capitalized on a cross from Federico Navarro to give the Fire the lead, and a strong defensive performance for the remaining 67 minutes closed out the win. Gaga Slonina also stole headlines, making several big stops en route to victory.
Starting Lineup (left to right): Slonina; Bornstein, Czichos, Terán, Sekuliu0107; Giménez (Pineda 37’), F. Navarro; Gutiérrez (Torres 60’), Shaqiri, Mueller (Herbers 60’); Pryzbyu0142ko (Offor 83’)
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Starting XI
Gaga Slonina (8.