Falling Apart: Chicago Fire vs New England Revolution Preview

Eileen T. Meslar-USA TODAY Sports It’s been a tough week for the Fire, and not just because of their on-field results. The performances haven’t really been that bad if we ignore the scorelines. The actual play and the way they go about playing hasn’t really been all that bad. They’re passing the ball better than at any other point this season, and the introduction of Federico Navarro has given the team a level of grit and sand paper they’ve not had for many years.

Off the field, however, the team is starting to come apart. Two of their most important players by roster spot didn’t travel not because of injury, but because of disciplinary reasons. Their 3rd designated player has seemingly…