The Chicago Fire's 4-1 win over the reigning MLS Cup champion Seattle Sounders gave the Fire the three points they needed to move above the red line in the Eastern Conference, but where did they land in the latest MLS Power Rankings?
The answer: the Fire climbed three spots from the previous week, matching their season high-water mark at No. 10. The ability to stay organized throughout the match and wear down a formidable in the second half did not go unnoticed by league onlookers.
Here's what the architects of the MLS Power Rankings had to say about the Men In Red:
It seemed like a cathartic win for the Fire on Saturday night.