
For 45 minutes, the Fire showed the best of their ability. Then they showed why their season is on the verge of effectively ending in July.
Their 3-2 loss Saturday to the Crew was the first match of a three-game homestand that will continue Wednesday against Toronto FC and conclude Saturday against the Sounders. The Fire came into the day eight points out of a playoff spot, with only a 13% chance to reach the postseason, according to FiveThirtyEight.