Chicago Fire 1, FC Cincinnati 2: What We Learned

Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY SportsThe Chicago Fire lost a game they should’ve won. It’s not the first time this has happened in 2019. It almost certainly won’t be the last. But somehow, losing at home to the worst team in the league— a team that had a GA of 44 heading into the game— really, really stings. Probably the biggest takeaway here is that, no matter how much you manage your expectations, the Fire will always find a way to let you down.

Here’s what else we learned from Fire 1-2 Cincy.

There’s no denying that the Fire are a better team with Nico Gaitán on the pitch. Their forward movement and passing is better. They look more dangerous on set pieces. They create more opportunities. By most…