Loss eliminates Fire from playoff contention

Chad Marshall headed in a corner kick in the 24th minute, and the Seattle Sounders beat the visiting Fire 1- 0 to get back into the MLS playoff picture.

The Fire ( 6- 15- 9) were eliminated from postseason contention. They have four games left and can finish with no more than 39 points.

Indiana forward Collin Hartman had surgery on his left knee, and coach Tom Crean says he’s uncertain how much time the senior will miss.