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The MLS Wrap: Fire lean on rookies in big win and the best of week 8

Veljko Paunovic turned to rookies to help the Chicago Fire knock off the New York Red Bulls and his youngsters delivered

Major League Soccer saw several streaks come to an end in an eventful eighth week of the regular season.

New York City FC's impressive unbeaten run to start the season came to an end in Portland, Seattle's winless streak to begin 2018 also ran its course, as did Osvaldo Alonso's absence from the starting lineup. The New York Red Bulls' home dominance was halted by the Chicago Fire, while Los Angeles FC ended its season-opening six-match road trip with its fourth victory.