The Chicago Fire are gifted a U.S. Open Cup match against NASL side Ft. Lauderdale Strikers. Can they take advantage of a lesser opponent?
The Chicago Fire have been given a gift from the soccer gods in a home match against the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in the quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. After resting several starters in last weekend’s match against Dallas, Veljko Paunovic and the Fire have declared themselves all-in in their quest for the cup. One can only hope they don’t go all Fire and blow what should be a gift-wrapped victory. The match begins at 7:30 p.