CHICAGO – The roots of a rivalry can range from obvious -- a second club showing up in the same city or state -- to elaborate. While some rivalries develop out of pure geographical bragging rights, most others are made out of game-worn animosity and high stakes.
When Minnesota United FC visit the Chicago Fire for the first time on Saturday night (7:30 pm ET | CSN Chicago Plus), it could be the birth of a new Midwestern rivalry. While the geography between the Fire and the Loons is somewhat close, players and supporters alike said that this is one of those potential rivalries that might need some time to grow, particularly with the teams being in different conferences.