Three months into the MLS campaign, the new-look Chicago Fire have convinced many a skeptic that they have every intention of maintaining their early-season success well into the future.
As a result, the Men In Red have continued their climb in the Eastern Conference as well as the weekly MLS Power Rankings, where they now stand No. 3 in the 22-team setup. Only fellow Eastern Conference powers Toronto FC and New York City FC check in above the Fire in the rankings released Tuesday by MLS HQ.
Here's what league observers had to say about Chicago's current four-game winning streak and their jump from No.