Chris Brady moves the ball during a match between Chicago and New England. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire)

Goalkeeper Chris Brady‘s absence due to injury (lower back) proved costly for the Chicago Fire in Saturday’s Game 2 of its Round One series in the MLS playoffs.

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Paul Kennedy is the Editor in Chief & General Manager of Soccer America.