Venue & Match Info
Time: 7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT / 4:30 PM PT
Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois (Capacity: ~61,500; reduced for soccer)
Competition: Major League Soccer — Matchday 30
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV) Local radio: WLS 890 AM (CHI), WFAN 101.9 FM (NYC)
Weather Outlook (Chicago, IL)
Forecast: Partly cloudy
Temperature at Kickoff: ~70°F (21°C)
Humidity: ~62%
Wind: Light ESE at 5–7 mph
Precipitation: ~15% chance
Impact: Minimal — comfortable late-summer evening conditions
Injury & Availability Report
Chicago Fire FC:
Out: None confirmed
Questionable: None reported; full-strength squad expected
Key Players: Hugo Cuypers (16 goals), Philip Zinckernagel (10 assists)
New York City FC:
Out: None confirmed
Questionable: None reported; Santiago Rodríguez expected to start after minor knock
Key Players: Santiago Rodríguez (8 goals, 9 assists), Mounsef Bakrar (7 goals)
Key Splits:
Chicago: Averaging 1.89 goals per game; conceded 1.79 per game
NYCFC: Strong defensive record (1.18 GA/game), but lower scoring output than Chicago
Recent Form
Chicago Fire FC (Last 5 MLS): W‑L‑W‑D‑W
Sept 6: W 3‑2 vs. New England Revolution
Aug 23: L 0‑4 @ Philadelphia Union
Aug 16: W 3‑2 vs. St. Louis CITY SC
Aug 9: D 2‑2 vs. Los Angeles FC
Jul 27: W 1‑0 vs. New York Red Bulls
New York City FC (Last 5 MLS): W‑W‑L‑W‑L
Sept 6: L 1‑2 vs. D.C. United
Aug 30: W 2‑0 @ Orlando City SC
Aug 23: L 0‑1 vs. Inter Miami CF
Aug 16: W 3‑1 @ CF Montréal
Aug 9: W 2‑0 vs. Columbus Crew
Series History
All‑Time Meetings: 17
Chicago Fire wins: 5
NYCFC wins: 7
Draws: 5
Recent Trend: Chicago unbeaten in last 2 vs. NYCFC (1W, 1D)
Notable: Last meeting ended 1‑1 at Yankee Stadium earlier this season
Betting Trends
Chicago: 3W, 1D, 1L in last 5; scored 2+ goals in 4 of those matches
NYCFC: 3W, 0D, 2L in last 5; 3 clean sheets in that span
Both teams have scored in 3 of last 5 head-to-head meetings
Over 2.5 goals in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 matches
MATCH ODDS
Chicago Fire FC + 110 Draw + 265 New York City FC + 265
Over 3.5 + 135 Under 3.5 – 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
