Chicago Fire host Portland Timbers on Sunday, 16 August 2026. The kick-off time is 22:00 local. The fixture is part of the Major League Soccer schedule. Chicago Fire go into the match 3rd in the table; Portland Timbers sit 10th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Chicago Fire have taken 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 1 win. Portland Timbers have collected 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over the same span. Recent run: 2 wins in a row.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 22 Jun 2023: Chicago Fire 2-1 Portland Timbers; 15 Aug 2019: Chicago Fire 2-3 Portland Timbers; 31 Mar 2018: Chicago Fire 2-2 Portland Timbers. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Chicago Fire beat Portland Timbers 2-1. Chicago Fire scored through R. Lod 9', T. D'Avilla 14'. Portland Timbers replied with F. Surman 85'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 85 as the contest closed.

Chicago Fire held 37% of the ball against 63% for Portland Timbers. Shots on target finished 4-2. Expected goals read 1.48 for Chicago Fire, 1.06 for Portland Timbers.

The win nudges Chicago Fire forward and leaves Portland Timbers with work to do. Chicago Fire sat 3rd and Portland Timbers 10th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.