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**Chicago Fire burn Portland, spoil new coach's debut** - **Chicago Fire** def. Portland Timbers 2-1, snapping recent struggles with a gutsy home win - **Dje D'Avilla** stole the show with a goal and assists, emerging as Chicago's early-season standout - **Portland Timbers** coach Cifuentes handed a rough welcome to MLS, losing his debut on the road - **Fire** controlled the match early, with D'Avilla's spark setting the tone before Portland could settle **What to watch:** Can D'Avilla sustain this form and make himself a lock in Chicago's starting XI? The lineup's set. Drop in.