One Step Back: Toronto FC 2, Chicago Fire 2, MLS Game Recap

On paper, this was a solid result.

The Fire were playing on the road, against a resurgent playoff contender, boasting one of the more exciting new Designated Players in the league, and fought their way to a draw.

It was, objectively, one of the better possible outcomes for this fixture.

The problem is that this team— this front office— would really like you to believe that results like today’s are Good Enough. They’re not.

We’d have to wait another week for Nico Gaitán to make his first start for the Fire. Maybe it was for the best, but, I’m anxious to see what he can do for a full 90. In the meantime, Djordje Mihailovic kept his spot in the Starting XI, while Mo Adams made his second…