D.C. United earned a home game in the Knockout Round of the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs despite falling short of their second away victory of the season with a 0-0 draw at the Chicago Fire on Sunday.
The teams' combined for only three shots on target on a rainy, blustery afternoon at Toyota Park that lacked the drama and edge felt in some other locations on Decision Day presented by AT&T. But D.C. pushed into fourth place in the East by virtue of their draw and the Philadelphia Union's 3-1 loss at New York City FC.
D.C. will host Columbus Crew SC on Wednesday or Thursday after Columbus' 3-2 victory over Minnesota United to move into the No. 5 seed.
After falling out of playoff contention with an eight-match losing streak, the Fire end their season on a four-match home unbeaten run.
Goals
- None
Three Things
THE BIG PICTURE:
Faced with the prospect of a quick turnaround ahead of the Knockout Round, D.C. coach Ben Olsen opted mostly for his first-choice lineup and didn't make a sub until the 84th minute. Chicago fans may most remember Sunday's 2018 finale for
Alan Gordon
's 28-minute farewell shift, after the veteran striker
revealed earlier Sunday he is retiring
.
Next Up
- CHI: End of season
- DC: Thursday, November 1 vs. Columbus Crew SC (8 pm ET | FS1 — TV & streaming info)