The Chicago Fire finally won a match. That in and of itself is a minor miracle— despite playing the team fighting for the worst team in the Eastern Conference, the Fire seemed incapable of scoring. They may have been in control of the game and created the best opportunities of the night, but even at point blank range, the Fire never looked close to scoring.
The club’s failure in front of goal is nothing new. However, unlike in years past, it isn’t for lack of creative players with no ideas. The Fire’s midfield was excellent tonight. With first-half possession numbers close to 60% and a passing percentage above 80, the Fire were dominant in attacking the south endzone.