Nemanja Nikolic scores twice, Fire beat Rapids

Colorado Rapids defender Jared Watts, right, tackles Chicago Fire defender Johan Kappelhof during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Bridgeview, Ill. BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Nemanja Nikolic scored two goals, Michael de Leeuw had two assists and the Chicago Fire beat the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight home victory.

Nikolic had his ninth and 10th goals of the season to break a tie with Houston’s Eric Torres for the MLS lead. The Fire (5-3-3) are unbeaten in their last nine at home and hold a 21-8 scoring advantage during that span.

Nikolic opened the scoring in the 15th minute, putting through a header from the penalty spot. David…