Chicago Fire extinguish Inter Miami to remain undefeated
The Chicago Fire continued their unbeaten start to the MLS season on Saturday, defeating Inter Miami 3-1 at DRV PNK Stadium.
Goals from Jhon Duran, Federico Navarro, and Xherdan Shaqiri were enough to secure all three points for the Fire, who now have four wins and two draws from their first six games of the campaign.
Inter Miami took the lead in the 16th minute when Robert Taylor finished off a fine move, but Duran equalized for the Fire just seven minutes later.
Navarro put the Fire ahead for the first time in the 57th minute, and Shaqiri sealed the victory with a stunning free-kick in the 86th minute.
The Fire were the better team throughout the match, and they deserved to take all three points. They created more chances than Inter Miami, and they were more clinical in front of goal.
Duran, Navarro, and Shaqiri were all excellent for the Fire. Duran scored a great goal, Navarro was a constant threat down the left flank, and Shaqiri provided a moment of magic with his free-kick.
The Fire will now look to continue their unbeaten run when they host the New England Revolution on Saturday. Inter Miami will be looking to bounce back when they host the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday.
Here are some of the key takeaways from the match:
- The Fire are a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference this season.
- Duran is a rising star in the MLS.
- Shaqiri is still one of the best players in the league.
- Inter Miami need to improve their defense if they want to compete for a playoff spot.
The Fire's unbeaten start to the season is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaching staff. If they can continue to play at this level, they will be a force to be reckoned with in the Eastern Conference this season.