Fire chase Inter Miami in Eastern Conference showdown
Third-placed Chicago Fire host second-placed Inter Miami at Soldier Field with both sides looking to solidify their positions in the MLS Cup play-off places.
Chicago Fire are currently 38 points and sit 11 points clear of the play-off cut-off. Gregg Berhalter’s side are in a resilient vein of form, remaining unbeaten in their last five outings, though they arrive following a chaotic 4-4 draw against Toronto FC. Berhalter has highlighted the significance of this fixture as a showcase for the league's growth, though he will be wary of his side's tendency to drop points from winning positions, having surrendered 18 points after scoring first this year.
Inter Miami occupy second place with 43 points, holding a 16-point cushion inside the play-off places. However, their momentum has stalled significantly with only one win in their last six league games. Following a 2-2 draw with Atlanta United, the Herons are seeing their grip on the race for first place in the Eastern Conference slip, largely due to a defensive record that has seen them concede multiple goals in eight separate away matches this season.
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