Match Information
Chicago Fire FC (8-5-2, 26 points) at New York City FC (6-6-4, 22 points)
Saturday, July 25, 2026
6:30 p.m. CT
Yankee Stadium – New York
How to Watch: Apple TV
English: Nate Bukaty & Devon Kerr
Spanish: Alejandro Figueredo & Tony Cherchi
How to Listen: wlsam.com // TUDN Chicago 106.7-HD2
English: Rudy Hodgson & Joe Chatz
Spanish: Omar Ramos & Teresa Limon
Match Preview
Chicago Fire FC could make its final stop at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, where it will take on New York City FC on Saturday, July 25.
The Men in Red returned for the FIFA World Cup break with a road match at Inter Miami CF on Wednesday night. With all eyes on forward Robert Lewandowski’s first minutes in Major League Soccer, it was instead an own goal that opened the scoring for the Fire less than 20 minutes in. Uruguayan international Luis Suárez struck back with a brace to give his side the lead before Puso Dithejane scored his first goal with Chicago to tie the game 2-2. Goalkeeper Chris Brady denied Suárez a hat trick with a massive point-blank save, but Preston Plembeck pounced on the rebound to seal the game for Miami in the Fire's first visit to Nu Stadium.
New York City will welcome the Fire to Yankee Stadium for possibly the last time, with Etihad Park scheduled to open in July 2027. NYCFC returned from the break with a 2-1 win on the road against Columbus Crew paced by Nicolás Fernández's 11th goal of the season. The win brought the team up to sixth in the Eastern Conference, with a chance to move higher with a repeat of their 2025 performance against the Fire that saw them win in both home and away.
All-Time MLS Regular Season Record vs. NYC: (3-13-8)
Last Game vs. NYC: Sept. 13, 2025 (1-3 L) – Soldier Field – Chicago (Match Recap)
Last Game at NYC: May 25, 2025 (1-3 L) – Yankee Stadium – New York (Match Recap)
Keys to the Match:
- Start Spreadin’ the News: Puso Dithejane entered in the 62nd minute and immediately made an impact with a goal, while keeping the Miami defense on their toes the rest of the night. Will Dithejane stay hot and put the league on notice with another great performance in New York?
- I’m Leavin’ Today: The Men in Red could see the last of Yankee Stadium on Saturday night, with NYCFC opening Etihad Park in 2027. A road victory could be a nice farewell present from Chicago.
- I Want to Be a Part of It: Robert Lewandowski started and played 63 minutes in his MLS debut on Wednesday. Will both Chicago and New York fans be a part of league history and see his first goal in The Bronx on Saturday?
Starting XI
Chicago Fire FC Director of Football and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter will announce a Starting XI approximately one hour before first kick.
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