Chicago Fire vs New England: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 14 September

Major League Soccer

Chicago Fire#5 in the table

1 - 2 Full time

New England#3 in the table

Maren Haile-Selassie 62'

Dor Turgeman 39'
Peyton Miller 47'

Your time: 21:30 UTC Soldier Field, Chicago Referee: Rubiel Vazquez

18°C

What to know

Chicago Fire host New England in round of the Major League Soccer on Monday 14 September 2026. Kickoff is at 00:30 Mecca time at Soldier Field, Chicago. Chicago Fire are #5 in the table and New England are #3. The match is on TV in 78 countries, on channels including MLS Pass on Apple TV, TSN2, SiriusXM FC.

The table says one thing, the predictions another: Chicago Fire are the favourites.
Chicago Fire are unbeaten in their last 7 matches.
New England have scored in each of their last 6 matches.

Which channel shows Chicago Fire vs New England?

Channels showing this match, by country.

All channels in 78 countries

Match prediction

53%

23%

24%

Form

The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.

Chicago Fire

New England

Lineups

Chicago Fire

New England

Match stats

Fouls

Goals

Saves

527

Passes

355

Assists

Attacks

Corners

Tackles

Offsides

Throwins

Ball Safe

Duels Won

Free Kicks

Key Passes

Who is out: Chicago Fire and New England

Chicago Fire

André FrancoKnee Injury
Mbekezeli MbokaziTorn Thigh Muscle

New England

Leonardo Campana Hamstring Injury

Stadium: Soldier Field

CityChicago

Capacity14,286

SurfaceGrass

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Table: Major League Soccer

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	26	15	5	6	+33	50
1	Nashville SC	27	18	6	3	+34	60
2	New England	27	14	4	9	+9	46
2	Dallas	27	13	8	6	+8	47
3	Inter Miami	26	12	10	4	+15	46
3	SJ Earthquakes	27	13	6	8	+10	45
4	Houston Dynamo	27	13	5	9	+2	44
4	Charlotte	27	12	7	8	+9	43
5	St. Louis City	26	12	8	6	+9	44
5	Chicago Fire	26	12	6	8	+8	42
6	Los Angeles FC	28	11	8	9	+13	41
6	Philadelphia Union	27	11	6	10	+10	39
7	Orlando City	27	10	4	13	-16	34
7	Colorado Rapids	27	11	3	13	0	36
8	New York RB	26	9	6	11	-14	33
8	LA Galaxy	28	9	9	10	-7	36
9	Seattle Sounders	26	9	8	9	-1	35
9	New York City	27	8	9	10	+5	33
10	Portland Timbers	27	9	5	13	-3	32
10	Cincinnati	26	8	9	9	-9	33
11	DC United	26	6	12	8	-8	30
11	Real Salt Lake	27	9	5	13	-4	32
12	San Diego	27	8	8	11	0	32
12	Toronto	27	6	11	10	-12	29
13	Austin	27	7	10	10	-12	31
13	Atlanta United	27	7	6	14	-13	27
14	Columbus Crew	26	7	5	14	-5	26
14	Minnesota United	27	7	8	12	-9	29
15	Sporting KC	26	6	3	17	-32	21
15	CF Montréal	27	6	6	15	-20	24

Questions and answers

What time does Chicago Fire vs New England kick off?

Chicago Fire vs New England kicks off on Monday 14 September 2026 at 00:30 Mecca time (21:30 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.

Which channel is showing Chicago Fire vs New England?

The match is on TV in 78 countries. Channels include MLS Pass on Apple TV, TSN2, SiriusXM FC. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.

Where is Chicago Fire vs New England being played?

At Soldier Field in Chicago, which holds 14,286 people.

Who is expected to win, Chicago Fire or New England?

Chicago Fire 53%, draw 23%, New England 24%.

How can I watch Chicago Fire vs New England if it isn't shown in my country?

Connect a VPN to one of the countries in the list above where the match is shown, then open that broadcaster's website or app. Some broadcasters need their own subscription.