Fire-Crew Preview (AP)

 
The Columbus Crew have struggled at home against the Chicago Fire in recent years, but now may be catching them at the perfect time. The Crew look extend their unbeaten streak to four games on Saturday night when they host the slumping Fire. Chicago defeated the Crew twice last year, and beat them 3-2 in U.S. [link]

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