The 2016 campaign has been a struggle for the last-place Chicago Fire, but Wednesday's Cup match against Fort Lauderdale marks their most important match.
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This weekend is shaping up to be a good one for MLS fans, with some intriguing battles in the playoff race and bitter rivalry matchups coming up.
The Chicago Fire have struggled this season, and have the lowest amount of points in all of MLS. However, Chicago can become a force in the second half.
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