Scouting Everton FC @ Chicago Fire
When: 7:30 p.m. at Toyota Park
TV: none
Scouting the Fire: It might only be a friendly, but the Fire players will take this match seriously. How often do they get a chance to play against one of the best clubs in the world? A goal or 2 tonight could give a huge boost in confidence to an attack that desperately needs it.
Scouting Everton: Everton, in training for English Premier League play, brings American goalkeeper Tim Howard to town. Howard likely will return in September for a World Cup qualifier at Toyota Park. Phil Neville also is expected to try to work into form vs. the Fire. Everton was fifth last season in the EPL.
Next: Chivas USA at Toyota Park, 7:30 p.m. Saturday
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