A win by either the San Jose Earthquakes or the Chicago Fire in their Group B showdown Sunday night would see them through to the knockout rounds of the MLS Is Back tournament in Orlando.
Because the Fire (1-1-1) were shifted into Group B following the withdrawal of Nashville SC, this is just their second group match. But Rapahel Wicky's team picked up the maximum three points in its opener, defeating reigning MLS Cup champion Seattle 2-1 on Tuesday.
Mauricio Pineda's goal in the 84th minute snapped a tie, side-footing a corner from Gaston Gimenez that skipped through the six-yard box.