Fire Hunt First Playoff Win in 16 Years at Orlando City's Expense

Fire hunt first playoff win in 16 years at Orlando City's expense

After ending one of the longest playoff droughts in MLS, the Chicago Fire will look to halt another when they host Orlando City in the Eastern Conference wild-card game on Wednesday night in Bridgeview, Ill.

After eight years away, Fire finally set for playoff return

Goalkeeper Chris Brady was 13 years old when the Fire last played in an MLS playoff game. Along with his academy teammates, the teenage Brady was in the stands in Bridgeview on Oct. 25, 2017, when the Fire lost 4-0 to the Red Bulls to end what looked like a resurgent season for the club when they brought in international superstar Bastian Schweinsteiger and challenged for the league’s best record.Instead, it was a mirage as the Fire soon returne…

MLS Cup Wild Card preview: Chicago-Orlando, Portland-RSL -- Who's moving on to Round 1?

The MLS Cup playoffs begin with the Wild Card round, and ESPN details which of Chicago, Orlando, Portland and Salt Lake will be moving on to Round 1.

Orlando City visits the Chicago Fire in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs

Orlando City SC (14-9-11, seventh in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Chicago Fire (15-11-8, seventh in the Conference during the regular season) Chicago; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m.