Hot Time In Old Town - 2020 MLS Coverage: Columbus Crew vs Chicago FireTRADITION - HONOR - PASSIONhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50655/htiot-fav.png2020-09-06T07:30:00-05:00http://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/rss/stream/211403692020-09-06T07:30:00-05:002020-09-06T07:30:00-05:00Chicago Fire vs. New England Revolution: Gameday Guide and How to Watch
<figure>
<img alt="FC Cincinnati v Chicago Fire" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/VANlTV_IkXrJAVTgxLK5nQbwyk4=/0x0:2457x1638/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67362085/1270115957.jpg.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>The Fire return to Soldier Field for only the second time this season</p> <p id="cjSnDH">In just their second home match of the season, the <a href="https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/">Chicago Fire</a> host the <a href="https://www.thebentmusket.com/">New England Revolution</a> at Soldier Field tonight (6:30 p.m. CT, WGN & ESPN+). </p>
<p id="tMByoE">With another home match looming against the Columbus Crew next weekend, this stretch marks the Fire’s first two-game home stand of the season. The team will be looking for the kind of success they found in the home opener—a dominant, 3-0 win over FC Cincinnati on Aug. 25.</p>
<p id="9FmFig">“The first game here that we played against Cincinnati we had a good result, solidified this place as a fortress that we need to protect,” Fire defender Jonathan Bornstein said. “So that’s kind of the mentality we gotta take into these next two home games. Get six points, and make this place somewhere that other teams come in and are afraid to play against us.”</p>
<p id="AC1TnQ">The Fire and Revs met back in March in New England, in what ended up being the final match for both clubs before the COVID-19 shutdown began. The Fire escaped New England with a 1-1 draw in that match, with Bornstein heading home the equalizer.</p>
<p id="8yf9n6">At the moment, the Fire sit next-to-last in the MLS Eastern Conference with eight points on the season. New England is eighth in the East on 11 points.</p>
<div id="B0gGas">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ahead of Sunday's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cffc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cffc</a> match against <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NERevs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NERevs</a>, the Fire trained at Soldier Field today. <a href="https://t.co/BIbkVHeaqK">pic.twitter.com/BIbkVHeaqK</a></p>— Patrick McCraney (@patrickmccraney) <a href="https://twitter.com/patrickmccraney/status/1302423026215129089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2020</a>
</blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div>
<h2 id="qMte7W">Chicago Fire FC vs. New England Revolution</h2>
<p id="D3Z3jH">Sunday, September 6, 2020</p>
<p id="aXsJbn">MLS Regular Season Match #10 | Soldier Field, Chicago</p>
<p id="INk5mP">TV: WGN-TV (local)</p>
<p id="sxpLs0">Streaming: ESPN+ (<a href="http://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/482924/535105/9070?sharedid=HotTimeInOldTown"><strong>sign up using our link!</strong></a>)</p>
<p id="6kgWtC">Radio: 105.1 WOJO-HD2</p>
<p id="d4YxWM">Live Twitter Updates: <a href="http://twitter.com/HotTimeOldTown"><strong>@HotTimeOldTown</strong></a> (from Ruben)</p>
<p id="g0gFp4">Next Up: Chicago Fire vs. Columbus Crew | Saturday, Sept. 12 | Soldier Field, Chicago | 6:30 p.m. CT | WGN-TV & ESPN+</p>
<h2 id="CHI">Chicago Fire Injuries</h2>
<ul>
<li id="etMV1V">
<strong>OUT: </strong>GK - Kenneth Kronholm (torn ACL, meniscus tear 8/11, out for season)</li>
<li id="eZqg2j">
<strong>OUT: </strong>M - Luka Stojanovic (MCL surgery 7/23)</li>
<li id="98atSK">
<strong>OUT: </strong>D - <span>Johan Kappelhof</span> (hip flexor)</li>
<li id="lHRGXI">
<strong>OUT: </strong>M - Jeremiah Gutjahr (knee injury)</li>
<li id="UuEhPY">
<strong>OUT: </strong>F - <span>CJ Sapong</span> (undisclosed injury)</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="3v2vCB">New England Revolution Injuries</h2>
<ul>
<li id="SK6KKP">
<strong>OUT: </strong>M - Luis Caicedo (right knee surgery, out for season)</li>
<li id="yaTBNh">
<strong>OUT: </strong>M - Carles Gil (Achilles surgery 8/6, out 3-5 months)</li>
</ul>
<p id="rwGx9V"></p>
https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2020/9/6/21424707/chicago-fire-vs-new-england-revolution-gameday-guide-and-how-to-watchPatrick McCraney2020-08-20T20:49:44-05:002020-08-20T20:49:44-05:00Columbus Crew 3, Chicago Fire, 0: Man of the Match
<figure>
<img alt="MLS: Chicago Fire at Columbus Crew SC" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0Uu-L1thorTgH0hkVPSzfRVZu3A=/0x0:3600x2400/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67271241/usa_today_14785264.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
</figure>
<p id="NYetEQ">Even expecting a result like this, seeing it actually unfold is disappointing. Despite that though, there were a few bright spots to report. Included in that is the performance of our man of the match Ignacio Aliseda. He completed every single pass he made, including a few that led to some of the Fire’s scoring opportunities, and he kept the offense rolling during the mid-game with an effective high press that kept the momentum with the Chicago eleven. </p>
<p id="vVqjCx"><em>Now let us know how you saw it. Vote for your choice for MOTM/WOTM in the poll below. The poll will be open for two days, after which we’ll publicize the results. (Note: if you’re viewing this post from AMP or Apple News, you won’t see the poll below. Feel free to tell us your pick in the comments.)</em></p>
<p id="4nBciF"></p>
<div id="fwHWlI"><div data-anthem-component="poll:9372779"></div></div>
https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2020/8/20/21378229/columbus-crew-3-chicago-fire-0-man-of-the-matchRuben Tisch2020-08-20T20:39:18-05:002020-08-20T20:39:18-05:00Columbus Crew 3, Chicago Fire 0: Quick and Dirty Recap
<figure>
<img alt="MLS: Chicago Fire at Columbus Crew SC" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/NgX23bC7E5UGTXQ5J0dC1SisY4w=/0x0:3600x2400/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67271217/usa_today_14785257.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
</figure>
<blockquote>
<p id="d2EDGf"><strong>Columbus Crew:</strong> Etienne 20’, Nagbe 80’ Zardes 87’</p>
<p id="gIt469"><a href="https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/"><strong>Chicago Fire</strong></a></p>
</blockquote>
<p id="mfQkYq">Here is your quick & dirty editorial-free recap of Chicago’s away match against the Columbus Crew. The Fire fell to the Crew 3-0.</p>
<h1 id="4pqgrn">1-0 Etienne 20’</h1>
<div id="BvxT0i">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">So smooth from <a href="https://twitter.com/detienne_10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@detienne_10</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/ColumbusCrewSC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ColumbusCrewSC</a> take the lead! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CLBvCHI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CLBvCHI</a> <a href="https://t.co/yJcJusOxDo">pic.twitter.com/yJcJusOxDo</a></p>— Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1296598508519088133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2020</a>
</blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div>
<h1 id="WlaA5L">2-0 Nagbe 80’</h1>
<div id="6tgl2N">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just give <a href="https://twitter.com/darlingtonnagbe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@darlingtonnagbe</a> Goal of the Year already <a href="https://t.co/lMLvzTaKdi">pic.twitter.com/lMLvzTaKdi</a></p>— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ColumbusCrewSC/status/1296618968116015105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2020</a>
</blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div>
<h1 id="s5VCX4">3-0 Zardes 87’</h1>
<div id="sNIqU4">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/gyasinho?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gyasinho</a> makes it 3 for <a href="https://twitter.com/ColumbusCrewSC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ColumbusCrewSC</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CLBvCHI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CLBvCHI</a> <a href="https://t.co/P6lP0eAyQv">pic.twitter.com/P6lP0eAyQv</a></p>— Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1296620595803639809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2020</a>
</blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
</div>
<h1 id="4pPeVV"></h1>
<p id="CnEybT"></p>
https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2020/8/20/21387793/columbs-crew-1-chicago-fire-0-quick-and-dirty-recapRuben Tisch2020-08-20T08:35:38-05:002020-08-20T08:35:38-05:00Columbus Crew vs. Chicago Fire: Gameday Guide & How to Watch
<figure>
<img alt="MLS: Chicago Fire FC at New England Revolution" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/PACgD4tTOD7tVf6oKaOlEFnyGds=/0x0:4312x2875/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67232169/usa_today_14214633.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>MLS is back, yet again, as the Fire visit the Crew</p> <p id="H0VJYH">Tonight marks the first real away match for the <a href="https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/">Chicago Fire</a> since March 7, when they left New England with a 1-1 draw. The players are flying out on a charter flight this morning, will relax and eat at a local hotel, play the game, and fly back immediately after the match. </p>
<p id="vZWkia">That’s different than the typical schedule of flying out the day before the match, but MLS is hoping the tighter schedule and use of charters will help reduce the chance of anyone contracting the <a href="https://www.vox.com/2020/1/31/21113178/what-is-coronavirus-symptoms-travel-china-map">coronavirus</a>. </p>
<p id="ghkASw">Will the tight travel day be a disadvantage for the Fire? Raphael Wicky doesn’t think so.</p>
<p id="HW92I9">“It’s not that we have a four-hour flight,” Wicky said. “We are getting up in the morning. We are flying charter. It’s a 45-minute to 60-minute flight, you arrive in the hotel, you eat, and you have like two and a half or three hours in your room where you can rest.”</p>
<p id="TSMqrh">The Fire will look a little different than they did in their three matches in Orlando. Bobby Shuttleworth will take over in goal for Kenneth Kronholm, who is recovering from ACL surgery. Midfielder Micheal Azira, who missed the entire Orlando trip, is back and ready to play, but defender <span>Johan Kappelhof</span>, who also missed the last three matches, isn’t quite ready yet. </p>
<p id="Nb8m9l">In the Crew, the Fire are facing the team with the best record in MLS, and they’re doing it on the road after a long layoff. It looks like a tough one for Chicago, but this is MLS, so anything can happen.</p>
<p id="ijpkyR">“I think the Crew, they are a favorite in this game,” Wicky said. “We are going in with nothing to lose. They had a good start of the season and they had a good tournament. Yeah, they are very well —a possession-orientated team and some good players in the build up. We have to make it hard for them.”</p>
<h1 id="eMUQW1">Columbus Crew vs. Chicago Fire</h1>
<p id="D3Z3jH">Thursday, August 20, 2020</p>
<p id="aXsJbn">MLS Regular Season Match #6 | MAPFRE Stadium, Columbus, Ohio</p>
<p id="INk5mP">TV: WGN-TV (local)</p>
<p id="sxpLs0">Streaming: ESPN+ (<a href="http://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/482924/535105/9070?sharedid=HotTimeInOldTown">sign up using our link!</a>)</p>
<p id="2fJ9W9">Radio: TUDN AM 1200</p>
<p id="cbbzFb">Live Twitter Updates: <a href="http://twitter.com/HotTimeOldTown">@HotTimeOldTown</a> (from Ruben)</p>
<p id="g0gFp4">Next Up: Chicago Fire vs. <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/teams/fc-cincinnati">FC Cincinnati</a> at Soldier Field, Tuesday, August 25, 2020, 6:30 p.m. CT (WGN & ESPN+)</p>
<h2 id="gZZZY9">Injuries</h2>
<p id="khNxJ0">Chicago - OUT: Kenneth Kronholm, Johan Kappelhof, Luka Stojanović, Jeremiah Gutjahr</p>
<p id="OmLGm3">Columbus - OUT: Vito Wormgoor, Eloy Room, Youness Mokhtar</p>
<h2 id="C3RmaM">Some light pregame reading</h2>
<ul>
<li id="DEiqze"><a href="https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2020/8/19/21375106/what-happened-between-raphael-wicky-and-djordje-mihailovic">Raphael Wicky answered a lot of questions at his news conference this week, including the latest on Djordje Mihailović</a></li>
<li id="h1hT1h"><a href="https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2020/4/25/21236091/straight-hustle-how-tyler-terens-worked-his-way-to-the-chicago-fire">Tyler Terens calls his first match tonight for the Fire since March. Turns out, he’s a really interesting guy!</a></li>
<li id="NH8Eit"><a href="https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2020/8/19/21376200/chicago-fire-vs-columbus-crew-mls-2020-game-6-preview">Ruben’s preview of what to expect tonight</a></li>
<li id="GJmGkJ"><a href="https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2020/8/19/21375948/opposition-research-columbus-crew-vs-chicago-fire">Our friends at Massive Report helped us make sense of how good the Crew can really be</a></li>
</ul>
https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2020/8/20/21377108/columbus-crew-vs-chicago-fire-gameday-guide-how-to-watchPatrick McCraney2020-08-19T16:24:54-05:002020-08-19T16:24:54-05:00MLS is Back For Real: Chicago Fire vs Columbus Crew MLS Game 6 Preview
<figure>
<img alt="MLS: Columbus Crew SC vs Minnesota United FC" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/A4Rj3cHlsxFsgIWLEt2BNy-lY8c=/0x0:2368x1579/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/67229300/usa_today_14628988.0.jpg" />
<figcaption>Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>MLS is back, for real this time</p> <p id="FqcTGS">I give up. </p>
<p id="tbXSHe">I concede to you Major League Soccer. Between being beaten down mentally by the pandemic and the fun I’ve had watching baseball since it’s been back, I am all in on the return of the regular season. I know that on some level, this makes me a weak person, but frankly I don’t care anymore. I need the Fire. I need a constant in my life again that isn’t discord calls with my friends and video games. </p>
<p id="EETRtE">Writing about the Fire gives me a sense of purpose that I’ve taken for granted. These last few months without them (the two weeks of the tournament not withstanding) I’ve been lost without the weakly grind of podcast-preview-analysis. I’m sure there’s been all kinds of unfulfilled holes in all our lives since the pandemic hit in late February and early March. This one is mine. </p>
<p id="C6XugZ">All of that being said, Thursday is going to be a tough one. Columbus were one of the favorites to win the MLS is Back tournament and for good reason. They’re quick and decisive with the ball and smothering without it. They can casually dominate inferior opposition with ease and make it look like you don’t belong in the league. The Fire are going to need every bit of everything to get a result in Ohio Thursday night. But honestly, win or lose, I’m just glad MLS is back, for real this time. I’m glad I have a purpose again. </p>
<p id="U4zrxU"><a href="https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/"><strong>Chicago Fire</strong></a><strong> all-time MLS record vs Columbus Crew: 26W-21D-19L (1-0 in shootouts), 91 GF / 98 GA, 99 pts out of 195</strong></p>
<p id="YlUw9P"><strong>Chicago Fire away MLS record vs Columbus Crew: 10-9D-13L (1-0 in shootouts), 40 GF / 59 GA, 39 pts out of 96</strong></p>
<h1 id="qhRtl3">Previously on… </h1>
<div id="KX26hr"><div style="left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O3DhSnivIDI?rel=0" style="border: 0; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute;" allowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" allow="encrypted-media; accelerometer; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></div></div>
<div id="1Lhdfd"><div style="left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SGzMSmIC9x0?rel=0" style="border: 0; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute;" allowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" allow="encrypted-media; accelerometer; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></div></div>
<div id="aV5PTv"><div style="left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uvCTBVZ0rsw?rel=0" style="border: 0; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute;" allowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" allow="encrypted-media; accelerometer; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></div></div>
<p id="o7TMdW">The Crew had a great run in the MLS is Back tournament, winning all three of their group games including a 4-0 win over in-state rivals <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/mls/teams/fc-cincinnati">FC Cincinnati</a>. <a href="https://www.epluribusloonum.com/">Minnesota United</a> eventually knocked them out in penalties. </p>
<h1 id="gvTPQz">Suggested Lineup</h1>
<figure class="e-image">
<img alt=" " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/vlnxPPHxMIi1GgLyzH4O4HscO3c=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/21784534/MLS_At_CBus.jpg">
</figure>
<p id="fzNsRF">This is far from my personal lineup ideal, but I think it’s the most likely way the Men in Red (Navy?) line up. Even if <a href="https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2020/8/19/21375106/what-happened-between-raphael-wicky-and-djordje-mihailovic">whatever happened between Wicky and Djordje Mihailovic </a>has been pushed under the bridge, I still don’t see him getting the nod. Unfortunately, with Wicky ruling out the return of Johan Kappelhof there’s still a hole at CDM that needs to be filled, which means Gastón Giménez is going to be playing further back than I would like. Fabian Herbers will probably get the start next to Medrán, but I’m leaving Aliseda in the graphic to try and will that into existence.</p>
<h1 id="8sYTRl">Keys To The Match</h1>
<p id="xlsqGw"><strong>No Mistakes </strong></p>
<p id="C84u8U">The Fire’s biggest bug-a-boo in the MLS is Back tournament was the same thing it’s been for a long time; lapses in concentration and other small mistakes are killing the club. Whether its losing track of a mark or keeping a player onside, the Fire will have at least one or two of these happen per half and have it lead to disastrous results. <span>Darlington Nagbe</span> and Gyasi Zardes are not guys with witch you can fool around. All it takes is a second, and they’re behind the backline with the ball in the net. The Fire are going to need 90 minutes of full concentration and discipline to win against Columbus.</p>
<p id="qS1OkT"><strong>Have Patience: </strong>Columbus is an extremely dangerous team, not just because of their offensive potential, but because of their rock-solid defense. They only gave up one goal in the entire tournament, and that one was off of a set-piece. </p>
<p id="HKThoi">Because of this, scoring opportunities are going to be few and far between. The Fire need to pick their spots wisely. If they see an opening, their creative players should take the chance, but otherwise, they need to keep calm, keep possession, and wait for the opportunities to come to them. This means not trying to force through balls or play balls in over the top, two things this team loves to do. They need to control those impulses.</p>
<p id="FC4trJ"><strong>Play With Energy: </strong>This one is the simplest and most important of my keys to the game. Play with heart and energy for 90 minutes. They’ve had multiple weeks to relax and assess what went wrong in the tournament, and now is the time to put it all together and show us that they can compete</p>
<p id="OCxGjd"></p>
<h1 id="IDmLsC">How To Watch</h1>
<p id="rKFLbk"><strong>Television</strong>: WGN (Local Only)</p>
<p id="gGGE2n"><strong>Streaming</strong>: ESPN+</p>
<h1 id="Aasu0t">Final Thoughts </h1>
<p id="fchE2k">It’s unfortunate that the Crew are going to be the Fire’s first game back. Without Kappelhof back to bring balance to the backline, This might be a tough watch. 3-1 Crew. </p>
<p id="ba8GQG"></p>
<p id="jbYVWu"></p>
https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2020/8/19/21376200/chicago-fire-vs-columbus-crew-mls-2020-game-6-previewRuben Tisch