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Rookie Jonathan Campbell at the Center of Fire's Growth on Back Line

As do most opponents of Columbus Crew SC, Jonathan Campbell and the rest of the Chicago Fire back line knew what to expect in Saturday’s match against the 2015 MLS Cup finalist. In just his third MLS appearance, Campbell was tasked with containing one of the league’s most prolific target forwards, Kei Kamara.

“We watched the film, and they tried to put a lot to his head,” Campbell said after helping the Men In Red earn the clean sheet in a scoreless draw. “Deep in their half, they'll try to clip balls up there.