We put a bow on the Fire home opener, rank the players and go over some post game reaction. It wasn't exactly the start fans hoped for, but there were signs of improvement.
The Chicago Fire were running against the wind both literally and figuratively Sunday.
Coming off two of the worst seasons in club history, this edition of the Chicago Fire is charged with changing course and restoring a winning culture. They had their first shot on Sunday and fell a little short. It takes time repair years' worth of damage and it certainly cannot happen in one game.