Preview: Fire look to bounce back in first-ever meeting with MNUFC

Chicago Fire vs. Minnesota United

2017 MLS Regular Season

Toyota Park – Bridgeview, Ill.

Saturday, August 26 – 7:30 pm ET

WATCH: CSN Chicago Plus

After losing five of their last six matches and dropping from a first-place tie into third in the Eastern Conference standings, the Chicago Fire may feel more pressure than normal against visiting Minnesota United in a match the standings say should be an easy win.

Minnesota have yet to win away from home, and Chicago had not lost in 2017 at Toyota Park until falling 3-1 to Supporters' Shield leaders Toronto last Saturday. But despite lingering at or near the bottom of the West standings all season, the expansion Loons have proven themselves capable of…