Since July, the Chicago Fire have been solid, and sometimes good. Can this run continue away from home?

Fire midfielder Fabian Herbers Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports If it’s the hope that kills you, be warned: this bit of information might be bad for your health.

On June 26, the Chicago Fire switched to a 3-5-2 formation, and pulled out a 3-3 draw with the Philadelphia Union. Starting on that date, the Chicago Fire are fifth in the table in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference, and ninth in the league overall, per Opta:

Since July 3, the MLS league table is even more promising for the Fire. They’re fourth in the East—and also fourth in the entire league—behind only the New England Revolution, D.C. United, and Nashville SC.

The Fire have been much better since the formation change, but, sadly,…