Match Information
Chicago Fire FC (14-9-6, 48 points) vs. New England Revolution (15-10-4, 49 points)
Saturday, October 17, 2026
6:30 p.m. CT
Gillette Stadium – Foxborough, Mass.
How to Watch:Â Apple TV
English: Tony Husband & Ross Smith
Spanish: Alejandro Figueredo & Tony Cherchi
How to Listen: wlsam.com // TUDN Chicago 106.7-HD2
English: Max Anderson & Joe Chatz
Spanish: Omar Ramos & Teresa Limón
Match Preview
Chicago Fire FC embarks on a two-game road stretch that begins against the New England Revolution on Saturday, Oct. 17.
In the last of a three-game homestand on Wednesday night, winger Maren Haile-Selassie tallied his third goal in as many matches to give the Fire a 1-0 lead against Philadelphia Union at halftime. But the Fire went down to 10 men shortly before the break, giving the Union a numerical advantage they exploited just five minutes into the second half to equalize. The momentum fully swung toward the visitors as forward Bruno Damiani recorded a brace to seal a 3-1 victory for Philadelphia.
Another Eastern Conference contender – the New England Revolution – follows. The Fire’s longtime rivals came away with a victory at Soldier Field on Sept. 13 before another win placed them second in the East. But New England followed the results with a pair of 3-0 losses to Western Conference opponents. A rebound performance on the road against FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night gave the Revolution three crucial points, clinching a postseason berth for the first time since 2023 and third place in the East.
All-Time MLS Regular Season Record vs. NE: (28-26-22)
Last Match vs. NE: Sept. 13, 2026 (1-2 L) – Soldier Field – Chicago (Match Recap)
Last Match at NE: Oct. 18, 2025 (2-2 D) – Gillette Stadium – Foxborough, Mass. (Match Recap)
Hyundai Keys to the Match:
- The Red Monster: Maren Haile-Selassie remains red-hot, scoring for a third consecutive match on Wednesday night. Another goal on Saturday will match a career-high four-game scoring streak and 11 goal contributions in 11 matches.
- Norwegian Takeover: One of the Fire’s premier midseason acquisitions has quickly adjusted to his new side. Andreas Hanche-Olsen made his debut in the win against New York City and followed it with 45 minutes against Philadelphia. He’ll be ready to go in New England, be it from the start or from the bench.
- Brady in Foxborough: Homegrown goalkeeper Chris Brady is looking for his 13th win of the year, a career-high mark after posting 12 wins in 2025. He's also primed for his first win at Gillette Stadium after tying both matches he has competed in at the iconic venue.
Match Notes
- The Men in Red have an all-time series lead of 28-26-22, with the 112 goals scored against the Revolution the most against any team in Major League Soccer.
- Defender Jack Elliott leads the current Fire roster with three goals against New England, while wingers Maren Haile-Selassie and Philip Zinckernagel follow with two. Haile-Selassie scored in the last match against the Revolution on Sept. 13. Zinckernagel's last goal at Gillette Stadium made him the first player in Club history to record 15 goals and 15 assists in a single season.
- Defenders Jack Elliott (Suspended) and Sam Rogers (Lower Body), and midfielders André Franco (Lower Body) and Robin Lod (Lower Body) will not be available against the Revolution. Anzor Mekvabishvili (Lower Body) is listed as Questionable for the match.
Starting XI
Chicago Fire FC Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter will name a starting lineup approximately one hour prior to kickoff in Foxborough.
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