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The Athletic talks Chicago Fire-Toronto FC ahead of crucial match

On Saturday evening the Chicago Fire will play host to Toronto FC in the most important game of the year for these two MLS clubs.

With TFC holding down first place in the Eastern Conference, a win on the road against the third-place Fire would give the Reds a nine-point cushion on the Fire and go a long way to solidifying them as true Supporter's Shield favorites. Saturday's game is certainly the most difficult for Toronto in terms of the strength of their opponent for the rest of the season.

But the Fire have just as much to play for and could even be considered the favorites in this one.