Gil scores his 9th goal of the season and the New England Revolution clinch an MLS playoff spot
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CHICAGO (AP) — Carles Gil had a shot deflected up and in for his ninth goal of the season and the New England Revolution tied the Chicago Fire 2-2 on Saturday night to clinch an MLS playoff spot.
Each of the last five regular-season meetings between the Fire and the Revolution have ended in draws.
Gastón Giménez scored nine minutes after halftime to give Chicago a 2-1 lead. Gil answered five minutes later.
Earl Edwards Jr. totaled five saves in his seventh start of the season for New England (13-6-10). Chris Brady made one save for Chicago (8-12-10).
New England will host Charlotte FC on Saturday. Chicago will travel to play the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
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