The group-stage finale is already here for the San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS is Back Tournament, as they will face the Chicago Fire for their third game Sunday.
The changed group assignments and staggered schedule means this is San Jose’s third game, and Chicago’s second. That means passage to the knockout stage depending on the result may not be definitive at the final whistle. With that, let’s go over three things to watch for from the Earthquakes.
New vs. familiar
The Quakes typically play the Fire only once a season these days, so your memories of Chicago may be hazy already, and that’s ok.