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Chicago Fire vs Vancouver Whitecaps: Five Things We Learned

By Adnan Bašić

ORLANDO, FL - MAY 26: Chicago Fire forward Aleksandar Katai (10) during the soccer match between the Orlando City Lions and Chicago Fire on May 26, 2018 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando FL. Photo by Joe Petro/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MAY 26: Chicago Fire forward Aleksandar Katai (10) during the soccer match between the Orlando City Lions and Chicago Fire on May 26, 2018 at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando FL. Photo by Joe Petro/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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BRIGEVIEW, IL – MAY 20: Richard Sanchez #45 of the Chicago Fire makes a save against the Houston Dynamo at Toyota Park on May 20, 2018 in Bridgeview, Illinois. The Dynamo defeated the Fire 3-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
BRIGEVIEW, IL – MAY 20: Richard Sanchez #45 of the Chicago Fire makes a save against the Houston Dynamo at Toyota Park on May 20, 2018 in Bridgeview, Illinois. The Dynamo defeated the Fire 3-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Sanchez Shambolic

Richard Sanchez was the starting goalkeeper for the Fire to begin the season, but found himself on the bench after a few months. When new starter Patrick McClain suffered an injury, it was a second chance for Sanchez to reclaim his spot. However, he has only flopped harder, with last night’s game being no different. He was heavily at fault for the second goal, as he flew off his line to try and win the ball.

He missed completely, allowing Whitecaps midfielder Mutch an easy tap in. It was a mistake that Fire fans have gotten accustomed to seeing out of Sanchez, who often misreads situations, jumping off his line for no reason. It’s a real shame, as many thought Sanchez could’ve been the starting keeper for the Fire for years to come. Sadly, at this point, Fire fans will just have to hope McClain is able to return as soon as possible.

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