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Breaking down Chicago Fire FC's MLS is Back group stage matchups

Win the group.

That will be Raphael Wicky and his squad's goal for the first two weeks of the MLS is Back Tournament when it kicks off July 8 in Orlando.

Chicago Fire FC was drawn into Group A, the lone six-team group, alongside a mixed field including recent MLS Cup contenders as well as league newcomers.

The Fire won't face hosts Orlando City SC or Philadelphia Union due to the two extra teams in Group A, but each side will have at least a 50 percent chance of advancing to the Round of 16. The top three finishers will automatically make it out of the group stage, while the fourth-place side will have a chance at securing one of three wild card spots.