Minnesota United mounts bid for Supporters' Shield vs. Chicago Fire

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On Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn., the Chicago Fire will try to distance themselves from the bottom of the playoff standings against a Minnesota United FC side with eyes on the Supporters' Shield.

The Fire (12-11-6, 42 points) sit in the ninth and final spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs, but enter Saturday's road trip off the back of a difficult 3-1 loss at home to Ne