We are gathering around for another matchday between the New York City FC and the Chicago Fire. The Pigeons arrive for this match after their 2-1 victory against the Columbus Crew.
On the other side, you have a surprising defeat for the Fire at the hands of Inter Miami. With an outstanding performance by Luis Suarez and a low-key showcase by Robert Lewandowski, the Fire couldn’t take advantage of their opportunities.
However, that’s in the past, and tonight we have a new clash between two playoff contenders who want to dethrone Nashville SC from the first position.
With this being said, join us for this Chicago Fire vs. New York City FC preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.
New York City FC vs Chicago Fire: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Prediction Lineups
- When is the kick-off? Saturday, July 25th
- What time is kick-off? 7:30 pm ET
- Where is it played? Yankee Stadium, New York
Predicted lineups for the Pigeons vs the Fire
NYCFC:
- Goalkeeper: Matt Freese
- Defenders: Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, James Sands, Nico Cavallo
- Midfielders: Jonathan Shore, Nicolas Fernandez Mercau, Andrés Perea
- Forwards: AgustÃn Ojeda, Benie Traore, Malachi Jones
Chicago Fire:
- Goalkeeper: Chris Brady
- Defenders: Jonathan Dean, Jack Elliott, Joel Waterman, Andrew Gutman
- Midfielders: Anton Saletros, Djé D'Avilla; Philip Zinckernagel, Jonathan Bamba, Maren Haile-Selassie
- Forwards: Robert Lewandowski
Where to watch the Pigeons vs the Fire
The encounter between these two teams will start at 7:30 pm ET at Yankee Stadium in New York.
This match is available to watch live on Apple TV. Remember, all MLS games can only be watched through Apple TV.
Injury Report
New York City FC Â
Drew Baiera - Leg (Out)
Raul Gustavo - Leg (Out)
Mac Learned - Leg (Out)
Alonso MartÃnez - Leg (Out)
Maxi Moralez - Leg (Out)
Aiden O’Neill - Leg (Out)
Kevin O’Toole - Leg (Out)
Keaton Parks - Leg (Out)
Kai Trewin - Leg (Out)
Chicago Fire FC Â
Christopher Cupps - International Duty (Out)
André Franco - Lower Body (Out)
Mbekezeli Mbokazi - Lower Body (Out)
Chris Mueller - Not Due to Injury (Out)
Score Prediction
In the preview, we can expect an offensive powerhouse like the Fire taking the first step into scoring. However, from what the Herons’ game showed, the Pigeons have a chance with the poor defensive transition of the Chicago-based team.
On the other hand, although NYCFC arrives with a victory, the Chicago Fire is known for its ball possession and vertical attacks, two attributes that will damage the Pigeons throughout the entire clash.
Score: NYCFC 1-2 Chicago Fire
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