Scouting: Houston Dynamo at Chicago Fire

When: 7:30 p.m. today at Toyota Park.

TV: Comcast SportsNet.

Scouting the Houston Dynamo: With Brian Ching still injured the Dynamo (2-1-1, 7 points) got its goals last week from its new central midfield pairing of Geoff Cameron and Lovel Palmer. Pat Onstad is as solid as ever in goal.

Scouting the Chicago Fire: After coming off the bench to get a goal and an assist last week, don't be surprised to see forward Brian McBride back in the starting XI. Injuries could force the Fire (1-2-1, 4 points) back to a 4-4-2 instead of the 4-5-1 it used last week. The Fire needs to protect its home turf this time.

Next game: vs. Chivas USA, May 1.