The Chicago Fire endured a tough match against the defending Eastern Conference champions in a hostile environment Friday night, falling to a Sebastian Giovinco-led Toronto FC side, 3-1, at BMO Field. Catch up on the notes to emerge from the fixture:
- Toronto FC secured its fifth consecutive win in the all-time series with the Chicago Fire and its eighth overall against the Men In Red. The Fire maintain a 9-8 lead in the series (eight draws).
- Veljko Paunovic fielded the same Starting XI as the Fire's previous outing (3-0 win vs.