The Chicago Fire started their 2020 season with a tough loss on the road, falling to the Seattle Sounders 2-1 at CenturyLink Field. After a frantic first half that saw two Chicago goals (correctly) called back for offside, the deadlock was finally broken for real minutes after the break when Robert Beric volleyed home from close range to give the away side the lead.
The Sounders responded well and equalized 15 minutes later when Jordan Morris got on the end of a low cross from Christian Roldan. They missed several chances as the game went on, and the Fire were starting to think that they could steal a point against the reigning MLS Cup champions.