Matchday | Chicago Fire FC vs. LA Galaxy | 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational

Chicago Fire FC will begin play in the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational against the LA Galaxy on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 12 p.m. CT.  

Following their first postseason win since 2009 and two wins to open the 2026 preseason in South Florida, the Fire return to the Coachella Valley for three matches at the Empire Polo Grounds, beginning with 2024 MLS Cup Champions LA Galaxy. 

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Lineups

Chicago Fire FC: GK Brady, D Barroso, D Elliott (capt.), D Mbokazi, D Gutman, M D’Avilla, M Salétros, M Lod, F Zinckernagel, F Cuypers, F Haile-Selassie 

Substitutes: GK Gal, GK Cohen, D Rogers, D Waterman, D Dean, D Cupps, D Glasgow, M Pineda, M Oregel Jr., M Hlyut, F Mueller, F Shokalook, F Poreba

Head Coach: Gregg Berhalter 

LA Galaxy: GK Micovic, D Yamane, D Haak, D Glesnes, D Aude, D Garces, M Pec, M Reus (capt.), M Wynder, M Paintsil, F Klauss

Substitutes: GK Marcinkowski, GK Scott, D Yoshida, D Nelson, D Cuevas, D Rindov, D Placias, D M. Vanney, M Cerrillo, M Sanabria, M Lepley, M Ramos, M Miller, M Thommy, M D. Vanney, F Nascimento, F Ramirez

Head Coach: Greg Vanney

Venue: Empire Polo Grounds (Indio, Calif.)

How to Follow

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