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Hot Time in Old Town · Aug 23, 2018

Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew: Gameday Primer, How To Watch, & Open Thread

Thursday, August 23rd, 2018

MLS Week 26 | Toyota Park, Bridgeview IL

Kickoff: 6:00pm CT

Referee: Armando Villarreal

Assistant Referees: Adam Garner, TJ Zablocki

4th Official: Fotis Bazakos

VAR: Robert Sibiga

The rivalry between the Fire and the Crew is one of the oldest in the league. And all signs are pointing to tonight being the last ever meeting between these two teams. It makes the pointed lack of hype from the Fire FO and the league all the more damning. But the rivalry still means something to the fans. To us. Here’s to the end of a long and bitter feud.

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Teamsheets released approx. 1hr before kickoff.

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