⚽️ Chicago Fire FC at New York City FC
Date: Saturday, Aug. 29
Location: Red Bull Arena - Harrison, NJ
Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. CT
Broadcast: WGN-TV, ESPN+
Radio: TUDN 1200 AM
🎉 #FireWatchParty
Since you can't join us this weekend in New York, we're coming to you. On Saturday night, the Fire will be awarding fans unique items LIVE throughout the course of the match against NYCFC, all via the Club’s social media channels. Just tune into the game on WGN-TV or ESPN+, snap a photo showcasing your home viewing setup or your support for the Fire, then post your photo to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #FireWatchParty! Find out everything that's up for grabs here.
📰 Pre-Match Reading
ChicagoFireFC.com | NYCFC Scouting Report
ChicagoFireFC.com | The Fire Inside: Homecoming
ChicagoFireFC.com | Fire voice support for midweek player demonstrations
Chicago Sun-Times | Fire hope clinical finishing continues against NYCFC
SB Nation | NYCFC vs. Chicago Fire FC Gameday Guide
MLSsoccer.com | Chicago Fire vs. NYCFC Match Preview
👀 Must-See #Content | Road to Soldier Field - The Final Stop
After nearly a year's worth of twists and turns, the Fire's road to Soldier Field at last came to an emphatic end on Tuesday night in a 3-0 win against FC Cincinnati. Get an exclusive look at the Club's triumphant return to the iconic downtown Chicago venue in the final edition of the "Road to Soldier Field" series below.
🤔 Fast Fact
Fire captain Francisco Calvo and NYCFC defender Ronald Matarrita have a lengthy shared history as both teammates and opponents. Both long-standing members of the Costa Rica Men's National Team, the pair have played alongside one another 20 times at the international level dating back to 2015. On the club side, the pair have squared off 10 times combined across both Costa Rica's Primera División and Major League Soccer. Since 2014, Calvo has represented Santos FC, Saprissa, Minnesota United and the Fire, while Matarrita has suited up for LD Alajuelense and NYCFC. Calvo is 3-3-4 against his countryman in that span.
🗣 Sound Off | Micheal Azira
Fire midfielder Micheal Azira speaks on the Club's support of the on-going player demonstrations against racial injustice in MLS and around the country, and adds a look ahead to the team's Saturday meeting with NYCFC.
🆚 #NYCvCHI All-Time
Saturday night's contest will be the 12th meeting all-time between the Fire and NYCFC, dating back the New York club's inaugural season in 2015. The Fire are 0-4-2 in the six matches played against NYCFC at Yankee Stadium over that span, but will look to earn their first three road points against their Eastern Conference counterparts at Red Bull Arena this weekend due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
