Chicago Fire FC ’s Audi MLS Cup Playoffs return has been a long time coming. Just ask homegrown goalkeeper Chris Brady .

"I was there. I was in the stands," the 21-year-old said about Chicago's last postseason appearance, back in 2017, ahead of Wednesday’s Eastern Conference Wild Card match against Orlando City at SeatGeek Stadium (8:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV ).

"That little bit of realization is crazy to me, that now I'm in this position where I can help this team and this club do something incredible," Brady said. "But the fact that we're here, [I’m] very proud to be a part of it."

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