That escalated quickly. The Chicago Fire have taken the 2017 season by storm behind a rock solid defense, a midfield led by ex-German international Bastian Schweinsteiger, and MLS goalscoring leader Nemanja Nikolic.
The last time the Fire were heading out for a three game road trip, they were in third place and looking to prove themselves as a true contender. Now, they’ll be looking to strengthen their lead in the Supporters Shield race, as well as cement themselves as an MLS Cup favorite. (Crazy, I know.)
As the Fire get ready to kickoff in Oregon tonight, let’s take a look at the next three matches, all on the road.