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Chicago Fire Fall 2-1 at Atlanta United FC

October 21, 2018 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
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ATLANTA - The Chicago Fire (8-18-7, 31 points) fell 2-1 to Atlanta United FC (21-6-6, 69 points) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Midfielder Michael de Leeuw scored the Fire's goal in the first half, notching his second of the season.

The hosts opened the scoring in the ninth minute when defender Franco Escobar curled a low, left-footed shot into the far corner (VIDEO).

The Fire equalized in the 24th minute when defender Bastian Schweinsteiger played the ball forward for midfielder Brandt Bronico, who turned and found midfielder Djordje Mihailovic inside the 18-yard box. The Homegrown midfielder flicked the ball to de Leeuw, who powered home a right-footed shot from close range (VIDEO).

Atlanta United regained the lead two minutes later when a cross to the near post was deflected, causing an own goal in the 26th minute of play (VIDEO).

The Men in Red will conclude the 2018 season against D.C. United at Toyota Park on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 3:30 p.m. CT (ESPN+/Univision Radio WRTO AM 1200). Coverage begins at 3:15 p.m. CT with a live pregame show on ESPN+ presented by CIBC.

Presented by AT&T, the Oct. 28 match against D.C. United will serve as Fan Appreciation Day. Tickets are available by calling 888-MLS-FIRE or visiting Ticketmaster.

Diego Campos - Defender, Chicago Fire

On how he feels after returning to the starting lineup:

"It is disappointing that we could not get the result. We came here to win. We did our best and scored a very good goal. It feels good to be back with the boys. It feels good to put the jersey back on. It is good to get some minutes."

On trusting his body:

"I think the team does a great job on recovery and rehab. I feel pretty good."

On what he hopes to accomplish in his last game:

"We want to win that last game. The game is home in front of our people. We want to win."

Michael de Leeuw - Midfielder, Chicago Fire

On injured players returning:

"It is good to see them back. The season is almost over, but it is good to see everyone healthy."

On the mindset for the remainder of the season:

"We are playing our last home game. We just want to give the fans something. We want to give the fans one last show, if you want to call it that."

Matt Polster - Defender, Chicago Fire

On his return from injury:

"Obviously, it felt pretty good to get back out there and finally get some game minutes. But to finally get back from injury and be with these guys and to have a run for two more games means a lot to me."

Chicago Fire 1:2 Atlanta United FC

Oct. 21, 2018 - Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Attendance: 71,812

Scoring Summary:

ATL - Franco Escobar (1) (Josef Martinez) 9'

CHI - Michael de Leeuw (2) (Djordje Mihailovic, Brandt Bronico) 24'

ATL - Johan Kappelhof (own goal) 26'

Misconduct Summary:

CHI - Johan Kappelhof (caution) 72'

ATL - Eric Remedi (caution), 81

Chicago Fire: Patrick McLain, Diego Campos (Matt Polster 73'), Johan Kappelhof, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Brandon Vincent; Dax McCarty ©, Brandt Bronico; Michael de Leeuw (Raheem Edwards 64'), Djordje Mihailovic (Yura Movsisyan 73'), Aleksandar Katai; Nemanja Nikolic

Subs not used: Stefan Cleveland, Jonathan Campbell, Jorge Corrales, Alan Gordon

Shots: 7; Shots On-Goal: 1; Fouls: 11; Saves: 4; Offsides: 3; Corners: 5

Atlanta United FC: Brad Guzan, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Michael Parkhurst ©, Franco Escobar, Chris McCann; Julian Gressel, Darlington Nagbe, Eric Remedi; Ezequiel Barco (Kevin Kratz, 86), Andrew Carleton (Jeff Larentowicz 67'), Josef Martinez

Subs not used: Alec Kann, Greg Garza, Miles Robinson, George Bello, Lagos Kunga

Shots: 13; Shots On-Goal: 5; Fouls: 11; Saves: 1; Offsides: 1; Corners: 4

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