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MLS · Matchday 29

Chicago Fire v Philadelphia Union

Wednesday 14 October 2026, 20:30 US Eastern time · Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Fire3rd · 48 ptsLLWWW
20:30 Kick-off In 13 hours
Philadelphia Union6th · 42 ptsWWWWW
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Before kick-off

Updated 07:15 US Eastern time

Chicago Fire (3rd, 48 points) play Philadelphia Union (6th, 42 points) in MLS on Wednesday 14 October at 20:30 US Eastern time at Soldier Field.

Chicago Fire have won three of their last five league matches. Philadelphia Union have won their last five league matches. In their last five league meetings Chicago Fire won one, Philadelphia Union won four and no were drawn.

What happens when

  1. 19:30Confirmed line-ups, when the clubs publish them
  2. 20:30Kick-off: live score, events and stats on this page
  3. 22:25Full time: the result, stats and the updated table

Key facts

  • Chicago Fire are 3rd with 48 points from 28 matches.
  • Philadelphia Union are 6th with 42 points from 28 matches.
  • Chicago Fire are 6 points ahead of Philadelphia Union.
  • Chicago Fire's league record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 8 defeats.
  • Philadelphia Union's league record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 10 defeats.

Match info

Competition
MLS, Matchday 29
Kick-off
Wednesday 14 October 2026, 20:30US Eastern time
Ground
Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois62,493 seats
Away trip
1,053 kmStraight line between the two grounds
Referee
Not published for this league

Line-ups

Probable line-ups, based on each team's last match (2026-10-10,2026-10-10). Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.

Probable
Chicago Fire 4-4-2 4-4-2 Philadelphia Union
  1. 1Chris Brady
  2. 24Jonathan Dean
  3. 3Jack Elliott
  4. 4Mbekezeli Mbokazi
  5. 2Leonardo Barroso
  6. 11Philip Zinckernagel
  7. 6Anton Salétros
  8. 42Dje Tah D'Avilla
  9. 19Jonathan Bamba
  10. 9Robert Lewandowski
  11. 7Maren Haile-Selassie

Season so far

League matches this season, before this game

Updated 07:15 US Eastern time
Chicago FirePhiladelphia Union
  • 1.71Points per match1.50
  • 1.82Goals per match2.00
  • 1.43Conceded per match1.61
  • 7Clean sheets6
  • 14Wins12
  • 2Failed to score5

Form

Last five league matches, newest first

Chicago Fire

  1. MD28New York CityH2-1W
  2. MD27Vancouver WhitecapsH3-1W
  3. MD27CharlotteA1-0W
  4. MD26Nashville SCA0-3L
  5. MD25New England RevolutionH1-2L

Philadelphia Union

  1. MD28Real Salt LakeH2-1W
  2. MD27Orlando CityH4-2W
  3. MD26Sporting Kansas CityA4-3W
  4. MD25San Diego FCA5-0W
  5. MD24FC CincinnatiH5-0W

Head-to-head

Last five league meetings

1Chicago Fire wins0Draws 4Philadelphia Union wins
  1. 21 Mar 2026Philadelphia Union1-2Chicago Fire
  2. 1 Nov 2025Chicago Fire0-3Philadelphia Union
  3. 26 Oct 2025Philadelphia Union3-2Chicago Fire
  4. 23 Aug 2025Philadelphia Union4-0Chicago Fire
  5. 26 Jun 2025Chicago Fire0-1Philadelphia Union

MLS table

Table before kick-off · Eastern Conference

Full table
#TeamPGDPts
1Nashville SC28+3763
2Inter Miami28+1849
3Chicago Fire28+1148
4New England Revolution28+646
5Charlotte28+1046
6Philadelphia Union28+1142
7Orlando City28-1537
8New York Red Bulls28-1436

Squad news

Injuries, suspensions and ban risk

Chicago Fire

  • A. Franco Knee InjuryTo_miss
  • A. Mekvabishvili Lower-Body InjuryQuestionable
  • D. D'Avilla Red CardTo_miss
  • R. Lod Lower-Body InjuryTo_miss
  • S. Rogers Lower-Body InjuryQuestionable

Philadelphia Union

  • A. Anello Groin InjuryTo_miss

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Chicago Fire v Philadelphia Union questions.

Answered from the match data. Anything else, ask us.

When is Chicago Fire v Philadelphia Union?

Chicago Fire v Philadelphia Union is on Wednesday 14 October at 20:30 US Eastern time at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois.

What is the head-to-head record between Chicago Fire and Philadelphia Union?

In their last five league meetings Chicago Fire won one, Philadelphia Union won four and no were drawn.

Who is missing for Chicago Fire v Philadelphia Union?

Chicago Fire: A. Franco, A. Mekvabishvili, D. D'Avilla, R. Lod and S. Rogers. Philadelphia Union: A. Anello.

When do Chicago Fire and Philadelphia Union play next?

Chicago Fire: New England Revolution v Chicago Fire, 17 October at 23:30 UTC; Philadelphia Union: Philadelphia Union v Charlotte, 17 October at 18:30 UTC.

Are there live scores for Chicago Fire v Philadelphia Union?

Yes: the score on this page updates during the match.