Get all the details for the MLS match between Chicago Fire and New York City, including probable lineups, key stats, kickoff time, and broadcast information.
Chicago Fire head into the final games of the MLS regular season with their playoff spot already secured. With 42 points, the Fire currently sit fifth in the Eastern Conference and can approach the remaining games with less pressure. In attack, the hosts will rely on Robert Lewandowski as a dependable target up front. The Polish forward has scored six goals in 11 appearances so far and gives Chicago another reliable attacking option heading into the final stretch of the season.
New York City FC, meanwhile, come into the matchup in a very different position. NYCFC need every point they can get to secure a spot in the Wild Card round, where the teams finishing eighth and ninth in each conference battle for the remaining place in the playoffs.
NYCFC currently sit ninth with 33 points, but still need to secure their postseason spot over the final games of the regular season. Nicolás Fernández is one of the team's main attacking threats. With the playoff race so tight, New York City FC know that earning a point on the road could prove crucial in their push to reach the postseason.
Key Stats for Chicago Fire vs. New York City
New York City has only won one of their last 11 games
Chicago Fire has lost only four home games this season
New York City has the league's 6th best scorer in Nicolás Fernández, with 15 goals
Date, Time and How to Watch
The match between Chicago Fire and New York City will take place at Soldier Field in Chicago. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, August 10, at 2:30 PM ET.
Viewers in the United States and Mexico (2:30 PM ET) can watch the game live on Apple TV.
Probable lineups for Chicago Fire vs. New York City
Chicago Fire: Cohen; Dean, Eliott, Mbokazi, Leandro Barroso; Zinckernagel, Dje D'Avilla, Oregel, Bamba; Haile-Selassie, Johan Gomez.
Coach: Gregg Berhalter
New York City: Romero; Sands, Thiago Martins, Raul Gustavo, Cavallo; Shore, Perea; Ojeda, Nicolás Fernández, Wolf; Traore.
Coach: Pascal Jansen
Injuries and suspensions for Chicago Fire vs. New York City
New York City: Andrew Baiera and Alonso Martínez are sidelined due to injury.
Head-to-Head History
June 25, 2026: New York City 3-1 Chicago Fire
November 13, 2025: Chicago Fire 1-3 New York City
May 25, 2025: New York City 3-1 Chicago Fire
August 24, 2024: New York City 2-2 Chicago Fire
July 13, 2024: Chicago Fire 0-0 New York City
Betting odds: Chicago Fire vs. New York City
Chicago Fire | Tie | New York City |
-127 | +280 | +275 |
All odds were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
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