Columbus Crew SC has four points already in this three-match-in-eight-day stretch after Wednesday’s win over the Philadelphia Union and has a chance to close this congested stretch without a loss after tying at Seattle the Seattle Sounders over the weekend. The home side has rebounded from three straight losses with a four-game point streak, including two wins.
On Saturday evening, the Chicago Fire come to MAPFRE Stadium. The Fire also played midweek, defeating the Montreal Impact 1-0. After an early-season slide, the visitors’ form has improved, with two wins in their last five games.