CARSON, Calif. (March 2, 2019) - The Chicago Fire Soccer Club opened its 2019 MLS regular season with a hard-fought 2-1 loss against the LA Galaxy before 25,866 fans at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday evening. Forward CJ Sapong, who recently joined the Fire, scored the game's opening goal in the first half, tallying his first goal for his new Club.
Four players made their debut for the Fire in Saturday's match, including goalkeeper David Ousted, defender Marcelo, midfielder Przemyslaw Frankowski and Sapong. Saturday's contest marked Marcelo and Frankowski's first appearance in MLS league play, with both players joining the Fire ahead of the 2019 regular season.