MLS Chicago Fire FC

Fire to Travel to Washington, D.C. for Thursday Match Versus D.C. United at Audi Field

Published on May 9, 2021 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Chicago Fire FC News Release


CHICAGO - Chicago Fire FC travel to face D.C. United for a midweek match on Thursday, May 13 at Audi Field. The game will begin at 7:00 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on WGN-TV and CFFC Live/ChicagoFireFC.com. The match will also be transmitted locally in Spanish on WOJO 105.1FM HD-3.

Chicago is unbeaten in its last three games against D.C. United (1-0-2). D.C. is coming off a 3-1 loss to reigning MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew SC. Ola Kamara scored the lone goal for D.C. (1-3-0, 3 points) on Saturday. The Red-and-Black were forced into a number of changes to their starting 11 due to injuries the squad is facing. Chris Seitz started in net with Antonio Alfaro, Frédéric Brillant, and Andy Najar as the back three and Adrien Perez and Julian Gressel starting as the two wingbacks. Júnior Moreno, Moses Nyeman, Yamil Asad, and Edison Flores started in the midfield and Kimarni Smith started up top for the Black-and-Red.

D.C. is searching for its first victory since the club's 2-1 win against New York City FC in their season opener at Audi Field.

Chicago Fire FC (0-3-1, 1 point) dropped a 2-0 result against Philadelphia Union at Soldier Field on Saturday afternoon. The Fire dominated possession (60%/40%), passing accuracy (76%/64%), duels won (81/58) and total passes (481/319). However, after a scoreless first half, Philadelphia scored two second half goals to grab their first win of the MLS season. Earlier in the week, the Union advanced to the semifinals of Concacaf Champions League. They are the lone MLS team remaining in the competition.

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