TV, radio: Fox Soccer, WRKO (680)

Revolution: New England took Game 1 of the two-game, aggregate-goal set at Gillette Stadium last Sunday, 2-1, meaning a win or tie sends New England into the next round of the MLS playoffs . . . Game 1 marked an end to the Revolution’s eight-game winless streak (0-5-3) against the Fire . . . The Revolution’s last trip to Toyota Park was March 9, resulting in a 1-1 tie . . . New England is 0-6-0 all time in postseason play in Chicago.
Coach: Steve Nicol

Fire: Chicago went 5-4-6 at home during the regular season . . . Goalie Jon Busch played every minute for the Fire and tied for second in the league with 10 shutouts . . . Defender Gonzalo Segares (knee) played in the opener but was held out of practice this week. He is a game-time decision . . . Temperatures are expected to be in the 50s, with dry conditions.
strong>Coach: Denis Hamlett