"Kick 'em when they're up, Kick 'em when they're down, Kick 'em when they're stiff, Kick 'em all around" -- Don Henley, Dirty Laundry
For the San Jose Earthquakes, who have yet to record a victory away from the friendly confines of Avaya Stadium this season, a road trip to the Windy City to face the struggling Chicago Fire is just the opportunity they can ill afford to squander.
After all, the Quakes have slipped out of the playoff spots in the Western Conference on the heels of a five-game winless streak, and the Fire sit rooted to the bottom of the MLS table with only 11 points in 14 games.