Fitness. Tactics. Chemistry.
The foundations for all three have been established within Chicago Fire preseason camp over the course of the last four weeks. And in the next eight days, head coach Veljko Paunovic is looking to take all three to the next level.
A trio of matches in the upcoming 2016 Simple Invitational hosted by the defending MLS Cup champion Portland Timbers will provide the perfect opportunity for Pauno and his side to do just that. The Fire make their first appearance at Providence Park with a 4:30 p.m. CT kickoff Sunday vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC, with the match streaming live on Chicago-Fire.