Scouting: Chicago Fire @ Toronto FC

When: 3 p.m. Saturday at BMO Field.

TV: Channel 50.

Scouting the Fire: It's not true that the Fire (2-0-6, 12 points) would rather lose than earn another tie, a sixth straight. It's OK to tie on the road, but a win would make 18 players breathe a sigh of relief.

Scouting Toronto FC: A full stadium will be waiting to greet the Fire. Toronto (3-2-4, 13 points) has a new coach, and rookie Stefan Frei has taken over in goal. This week he meets the second-highest scoring team in MLS.

Next game: at New York Red Bulls, May 24.