Fire's refurbished defense meshes

Fire rookie defender Jalil Anibaba -- ISI PhotosThe Chicago Fire defense went through a complete makeover following last season, with a new scheme and a new cast of characters.

Veteran Cory Gibbs, Josip Mikulic and rookie Jalil Anibaba are the projected defensive starters from left to right within this year's new three-back system.

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