The Fire (0-3-1, 1 point) haven't had much success on offense this season as they've scored just one goal in four matches thus far. The club will welcome the New York Red Bulls (1-2-2, 5 points) to Toyota Park this Sunday in a pivotal matchup.
With the roster back to full strength, the Fire could potentially notch its first victory of the season against a Red Bulls team that hasn't been an offensive force. The Red Bulls have just one victory which came last Sunday at home against the Philadelphia Union.
Both the Fire and Red Bulls have struggled for any consistency early this season and this came could prove to be what both clubs need. The Fire haven't been good on either side of the ball this season and will need a great defensive effort on Sunday.
The Fire starting 11 will include goalkeeper Sean Johnson who is returning from international duty with the United States Men's National Team. The midfield for the Fire will include Joel Lindpere, Corbin Bone, Daniel Paladini and Jeff Larentowicz.
For New York, they will employ a midfield attack of Jonny Steele, Juninho, Dax McCarty and Eric Alexander. The Red Bulls went 1-2 against the Fire last season including a 3-1 loss at Toyota Park.
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