Scouting: Columbus Crew @ Chicago Fire

When: 8 p.m. today at Toyota Park

TV: Comcast SportsNet

Scouting the Columbus Crew: This could be a tough game for the Crew (13-7-7, 46 points), which gets 48 hours to recover after losing the U.S. Open Cup final Wednesday night at Seattle. If he plays, the man to watch is Guillermo Barros Schelotto, who has 8 goals and 8 assists.

Scouting the Fire: The Fire (7-11-8, 29 points) will get Andrew Dykstra his first start in goal since July. Defender Wilman Conde is suspended for the match due to yellow-card accumulation. The team needs a win to keep its slim playoff hopes alive.

Next: Kansas City at Toyota Park, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday