Preview: Fire set to host Eastern Conference-leading Toronto FC

Chicago Fire vs. Toronto FC

2017 MLS Regular Season

Toyota Park – Bridgeview, Ill.

Saturday, August 19 – 7 pm CT

WATCH: CSN Chicago

Two teams with Supporters' Shield aspirations square off at Toyota Park on Saturday, as the Chicago Fire host Toronto FC. The Fire have been in fine form at home, so they'll be happy to be hosting, but they are in a slump, losing their last two (including a 3-0 road loss to Montreal on Wednesday) and winning just once in their last six games.

That puts the pressure squarely on Chicago, who sit six points behind TFC in the standings. In contrast to their opponents, Toronto haven't lost in six games and a win over the Fire would nearly put the Shield out of reach for…