Columbus Crew SC has a chance to rebound after the disappointing loss at Atlanta United with a rare Thursday matchup against the Chicago Fire. Coming off short rest, Columbus will be facing a reeling Chicago team that has gone nearly two months without a point.
The Black & Gold will likely rotate the lineup again after just three days between games. Justin Meram may be in line for his first start since returning to Crew SC, Milton Valenzuela will almost certainly come back into the lineup after sitting out over the weekend and some starters like Federico Higuain may be given rest.