New York Red Bulls host Chicago Fire on Saturday, 22 August 2026. The kick-off time is 23:30 local. The fixture is part of the Major League Soccer schedule. New York Red Bulls go into the match 8th in the table; Chicago Fire sit 4th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

New York Red Bulls have taken 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 2 losses in a row. Chicago Fire have collected 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over the same span. Recent run: 3 wins in a row.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 9 May 2026: New York Red Bulls 3-1 Chicago Fire; 27 Jul 2025: New York Red Bulls 0-1 Chicago Fire; 5 Apr 2025: New York Red Bulls 2-1 Chicago Fire. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

New York Red Bulls and Chicago Fire drew 1-1. New York Red Bulls scored through C. Harper 85'. Chicago Fire replied with M. Haile-Selassie 38'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 85 as the contest closed.

New York Red Bulls held 48% of the ball against 52% for Chicago Fire. Shots on target finished 6-5. Expected goals read 0.60 for New York Red Bulls, 0.89 for Chicago Fire.

The 1-1 draw gives both clubs a single point. New York Red Bulls sat 8th and Chicago Fire 4th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.