Sunday’s 3-1 loss to Toronto FC leaves the Chicago Fire with five matches remaining this season. With the team well out of the playoff picture (although, somehow still technically mathematically alive), what’s left to play for in 2021? What can the team actually accomplish? Why should you care?
For interim manager and club legend Frank Klopas, it’s pride.
“I’m going to tell you straight: I will do anything for the club,” said Klopas, who already knows he won’t be a candidate for the head coach job next season. “I came in with Rapha (Wicky) because I was asked to.