Saturday’s Revolution-Fire showdown feels like a future playoff matchup.
The Fire have surpassed expectations in the early part of 2017, riding a revamped midfield to a 2-1-2 start. The Revs, after shaking off some early-season rust, have picked up a result in three consecutive matches. A convincing win over the Houston Dynamo last weekend pushed Jay Heaps’ side above the red line for the first time this season.
Ahead of the weekend matchup, here are four storylines to follow:
1. Will thumb surgery sideline Josh Smith?