Plenty of storylines to talk about for tonight's match as the Fire seek their first victory as well as revenge for the 2011 U.S. Open Cup final against Seattle at Toyota Park. Tickets are still available. Watch LIVE with the pre-game show on NBC 5.2 beginning at 7pm CT and listen via 97.5FM ESPN Deportes at 7:30pm CT.
1) DOMINANCE…It’s not a point I like writing but the Fire’s current league winless streak (six matches) vs. Seattle is the longest the club has gone without their first victory against any MLS side. Prior to the Sounders entry into the league, the Fire had never gone more than three matches without securing their first win against any MLS club.
2) NOT SO FAST… While the Fire have never beaten the Sounders, its not as if they’ve ever been blown away. Sitting with an 0-3-3 record against Seattle in league play, all three losses have been of the one-goal variety. Two of the three have seen the victors score inside the final five minutes.
GOAL: Nyarko Tallies Game Winner vs. Toronto