Fire scouting report

Chicago Fire at San Jose Earthquakes

When: 6 p.m. at Buck Shaw Stadium

What: U.S. Open Cup play-in match

TV: none

Scouting the Fire: The Fire is reeling, having gone eight MLS matches without a win. The club would be happy to get a win Tuesday night, even if it doesn’t count in the league standings. Expect to see lineup changes, considering the team just played Saturday night on the other side of the country in Philadelphia.

Scouting the San Jose Earthquakes: San Jose is unbeaten in its last three league matches, but teams often mix up their lineups for Open Cup games to give their regulars a rest. They’ll meet again Saturday at Toyota Park.

Next game: Saturday vs. San Jose

— Orrin Schwarz