SKC’s unbeaten streak has run up to five matches after a 3-1 victory over New York City FC, taking them into fifth place with 28 points. To go with their red-hot form, Sporting will also have a big boost coming back into their lineup this week. Forward Dom Dwyer will return to the pitch after missing the win over NYCFC due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
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On the other side of things, the Fire will also have a man returning after an absence. Arguably Chicago’s best defensive midfielder, Matt Polster will take the field for the first time since sustaining a concussion in Chicago’s U.