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Scouting report: Toronto FC vs. Chicago Fire

Radio analyst Joe Chatz of WLS-AM 890 previews Saturday's match between TFC and Chicago at BMO Field.

John Molinaro

Sep 4, 2026 — 2 min read

TFC's Walker Zimmerman. (Photo by Lucas Kschischang/Toronto FC)

Toronto FC returns to MLS action when it hosts the Chicago Fire on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV).

TFC Republic spoke to Chicago Fire radio analyst Joe Chatz of WLS-AM 890 about this weekend's match, the arrival of Robert Lewandowski in the Windy City, and much more.

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