As expected, Michael de Leeuw's debut in a Chicago Fire shirt Saturday night offered a glimpse of the attacking skill-set that many months ago made him a target of GM Nelson Rodríguez and head coach Veljko Paunovic.
But also on display during de Leeuw's 45-minute shift was a fiery spirit and competitiveness possessed by many a great goal-scorer.
Available for selection for the first time since his signing was announced back on May 17, de Leeuw replaced Michael Stephens at halftime of Chicago's visit to Toronto FC, looking to help his new side find a second-half equalizer.