The Chicago Fire have been eliminated from playoff contention after their 2-2 draw against Toronto FC at SeatGeek Stadium. The visitors started the match on the front foot, however, the Fire emerged as the better of the two sides in the first half as their effective pressing and incisive movement in attack resulted in a number of chances. Chicago failed to take advantage of their superiority and thus went into the break with a scoreless draw.
Things were looking up for the Men in Red in the second half when they took a 2-1 lead shortly after the introductions of goalscorers Aleksandar Katai and Fabian Herbers.