We’re two hours away from kickoff as the Chicago Fire host the New York Red Bulls in the 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Goddamn, it feels great to type that.
This is our first postseason game in five years. It could be our last for five more. Who knows. The important thing is we’re here now, after years of shambling failure, back where the Men In Red belong. Fighting it out in the playoffs, potentially steps away from adding a second star to the badge.
The Fire are at home, where they’ve kicked ass and taken names all season long.