United host the Chicago Fire for the first time at RFK this season. United are 15-8-5 against the Fire all-time in the regular season and haven't lost at home to Chicago since Oct. 2013.
Last Season Recap
April 30, 2016: 1-1 (Fire v. United)
United traveled to Toyota Park at the end of April last year and played to a 1-1 draw in the rain. Patrick Nyarko, who United acquired in January of 2016, played in his first match against his former side and scored the Black-and-Red's only goal.
Aug. 27, 2016: 6-2 (United v. Fire)
United exploded for six goals against Veljko Paunovic's side in late August at RFK Stadium last year. Luciano Acosta tied a club record for assists in a game (3) and Patrick Mullins scored his first professional hat trick.
Sept. 16, 2016: 2-2 (Fire v. United)
Rob Vincent scored his first career MLS goal against the Fire when United returned to Bridgeview, Ill., in September. Bobby Boswell scored his first goal of 2016 and 17th of his career in stoppage time to earn a road draw.
Players to Watch
Forward
Forward
Midfielder
Referees
Center Referee: Hilario Grajeda
Assistant Referees: Danny Thornberry, Eric Weisbrod
Fourth Referee: Mark Kadlecik