article_snippet: When Chicago Fire’s visit to the new home of San Jose Earthquakes ended in defeat on Sunday night, the 32-year-old confronted the reality of life in Major League Soccer.
article_snippet: Without a point in the Eastern Conference, Fire host Philadelphia Union hours after Scotland’s qualifier with Gibraltar on Sunday without one of Fire host Philadelphia Union prized, high-profile designated players.
highlights_snippet: The former Wigan playmaker joined MLS outfit Chicago Fire in January .
  