Season 2026/2027
Major League Soccer
New York City FC vs Chicago Fire – Lineups & Match Details
New York City FC face Chicago Fire on Saturday, 25 July 2026. Check out the predicted lineups, head-to-head record, and pre-match odds below.
Major League Soccer · Regular Season - 19
Saturday, 25 July 2026
New York City FC23:30
Kick-off
Chicago FireHead to Head
13
Wins
7
Draws
2
Wins
Season Averages
Last Meetings
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New York City FC host Chicago Fire on Saturday, 25 July 2026. The kick-off time is 23:30 local. The fixture is part of the Major League Soccer schedule. New York City FC go into the match 5th in the table; Chicago Fire sit 4th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.
Form coming in
New York City FC have taken 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 1 draw. Chicago Fire have collected 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over the same span. Recent run: 2 wins in a row.
Head to head
The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 14 Sept 2025: New York City FC 3-1 Chicago Fire; 25 May 2025: New York City FC 3-1 Chicago Fire; 24 Aug 2024: New York City FC 2-2 Chicago Fire. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.