Soccer fans across North America were treated to a spot of good news on Tuesday, awaking on Groundhog Day to hear that Punxsutawney Phil -- that prognosticator of prognosticators -- saw no sign of his shadow and thus predicted the onset of an early spring.
Whether or not the esteemed long-range meteorologist is accurate, there is no denying the fact that on March 6, just 30 days from Friday, the Chicago Fire will be kicking off the 2016 Major League Soccer season at home vs. New York City FC (1 p.m. CT, CSN Chicago). The match is part of a landmark Opening Day for MLS, with all 20 clubs getting underway over the course of one glorious Sunday afternoon and evening.