Two in-form sides go head-to-head Saturday at Toyota Park as the Chicago Fire (2-1-2, 8 points) and New England Revolution (2-2-1, 7 points) meet for the first of three times this season (4 p.m. CT | TICKETS). Both clubs are above the red line entering the matchup in Bridgeview, where the Fire have lost just once in their last 16 home outings dating to last season.
Check out a few notes on a key early-season contest in the Eastern Conference:
FIXTURE FIGURES: Saturday's meeting marks the 56th all-time meeting between Chicago and the New England Revolution, with the Fire holding a slim 23-21 advantage in the win column (11 draws).