GALAXY TODAY

at Chicago, 1 PDT

Channel 7

* Site--Soldier Field.

* Radio--KRLA (1110), KTNQ (1020).

* Records--Galaxy 12-7-8, Fire 12-9-5.

* Record vs. Fire--0-0-1.

* Update--The Galaxy is four points behind the Kansas City Wizards in the Western Division with five games to play. The Fire is six points behind the Central Division-leading Tampa Bay Mutiny with six games to play. In addition to being without Chris Armas, the Fire will be missing defender Lubos Kubik because of injury, while injured midfielders Peter Nowak and Diego Gutierrez are listed as questionable. Mike Sorber will start in Armas’ place. Fire goalkeeper Zach Thornton is third in the league with a 1.18 goals-against average. The Galaxy is coming off a 1-0 overtime win at home over Colorado.