Once upon a time the Chicago Fire were kings. They burst on the MLS scene in the late ‘90s and created a strong history. Over the past few years that history is merely memory. The Seattle Sounders overshadow what Chicago was.
While Fire fans may be thinking about that history, they are also quite focused on a team that looks to be capable of making the playoffs. They have a player that is recognized internationally — Bastian Schweinsteiger. Their time may just be now. That’s why ESPN2 picked up this 6 p.m. PT match.