The Chicago Fire return home this weekend to host Eastern Conference counterparts D.C. United. Ahead of Sunday afternoon's 3:30 p.m. kickoff, take a look below at some of the key names, faces and storylines set to shape the match's outcome:
Fire Finale
Sunday's match marks the conclusion of the Chicago Fire's 2018 campaign. The opportunity to finish the season on a winning note against an in-form conference rival -- on Fan Appreciation Day no less -- offers plenty of motivation to go out and compete, according to captain Dax McCarty:
As for season milestones, forward Nemanja Nikoliu0107 can finish with 20 goals across all competitions for the second straight season should he find himself on the scoresheet come Sunday.