If the Seattle Sounders thought the conditions were tough Friday in their 0-0 draw against the San Jose Earthquakes, wait until they get on the field Tuesday morning to take on the Chicago Fire.
It’s bad enough that the Sounders will be on three-days’ rest, while the Fire will be playing for the first time in four months. Even worse still is the 9 AM local kickoff — 6 AM for the brave ones on the West Coast who decide to sacrifice sleep for soccer. But the morning kickoff will see temperatures start out at around 83 degrees, with a humidity level of around 80%.