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TV/radio:
7:30 p.m. Saturday; WMAQ-Ch. 5.2, FM 97.5.
Series:
Fire 21-12-13.
Last meeting:
The Fire won 2-1 on June 23 at Toyota Park.
Probable goaltenders:
Fire, Sean Johnson (14-7-4) 1.21 gaa; Crew, Andy Gruenebaum (11-10-6) 1.17 gaa.
Storyline:
Columbus (13-10-6, 45 points) has won 5 of 7 as it scrambles to secure a playoff berth. The Crew are sixth in the MLS East, one point behind Houston for the final postseason spot. The second-place Fire have won three straight and 6 of 7. A victory gives the Fire (15-8-5, 50 points) 16 victories for the first time since 2001. Chris Rolfe’s next goal will make him the team leader with seven.
