BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. – The Chicago Fire recovered from the recent post-Gold Cup slump with a resounding 4-1 thumping of the New England Revolution to earn their ninth home win on the bounce, a new club record.
The win was also notable for the four goals scored by the rampant Fire – for the third time in three consecutive home games – another record for Veljko Paunovic’s all-conquering side, who moved to within three points of Supporters’ Shield pacesetters Toronto FC with a game in hand.
Having endured a three-game road streak without a win, where Chicago fell to New York City FC and Sporting Kansas City and tied 2-2 in Portland, the Fire extended their league-best home record to 10-0-1, on goals from Matt Polster, Juninho, Michael de Leeuw and Luis Solignac.