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Chicago Fire take on Charleston Battery in 2019 Carolina Challenge Cup finale Saturday at 6:30 p.m. CT

The Fire’s final preseason tune-up is set for Saturday night in South Carolina when the Men In Red take on the Charleston Battery in the finale of the 2019 Carolina Challenge Cup.

Fans are invited to stream the match when it kicks off live at 6:30 p.m. CT at charlestonbattery.com.

Head coach Veljko Paunovic and his side battled to a pair of 1-1 draws in the tournament’s first two matches, most recently finishing level with 2019 MLS Expansion side FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night. Midfielder Aleksandar Katai got the goal in that one – his third of the preseason – on an assist from forward Nemanja Nikoliu0107 in the second half.