New England Rev. vs Chicago Fire: the preview
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MLS 2026 · Matchday 30
Information updated on Saturday, September 12
Only one point separates Chicago Fire and New England Rev. as both sides look to solidify their position near the top of the Eastern Conference standings. Chicago Fire enters the match unbeaten in their last six outings, while the visitors arrive in Illinois seeking to build on a midweek victory against New York City FC.
Key facts
- Chicago Fire are winless in 5 games in the competition.
- New England Rev. won 8 of their 12 home games in the competition.
Current form
How each side arrives and where they stand.
Recent form
New England Rev.
Chicago Fire
3° with 43 points 13W · 4D · 8L · 41:31
5° with 39 points 11W · 6D · 7L · 45:35
Averages 2 goals for and 1 goal against per match
Averages 1.83 goals for and 1.83 goals against per match
| W | @ Chicago Fire | 2-1 |
| W | @ New York City FC | 2-1 |
| L | @ LA Galaxy | 1-2 |
| W | @ Columbus Crew | 3-1 |
| D | New York City FC | 1-1 |
| L | New England Rev. | 1-2 |
| D | Inter Miami | 1-1 |
| D | @ Toronto FC | 4-4 |
| D | @ Seattle Sounders FC | 2-2 |
| D | @ New York Red Bulls | 1-1 |
Where they stand Group A
| Team | MP | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 25 | +29 | 54 |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 25 | +15 | 45 |
| 3 | New England Rev. | 25 | +10 | 43 |
| 4 | Charlotte FC | 25 | +9 | 40 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 24 | +10 | 39 |
| 6 | Orlando City | 25 | -12 | 34 |
| 7 | Philadelphia Union | 25 | +7 | 33 |
| 8 | New York City FC | 25 | +6 | 32 |
| 9 | FC Cincinnati | 24 | -7 | 32 |
| 10 | New York Red Bulls | 25 | -15 | 30 |
| 11 | DC United | 24 | -7 | 29 |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 25 | -8 | 29 |
| 13 | Columbus Crew | 25 | -7 | 23 |
| 14 | Atlanta United | 25 | -14 | 23 |
| 15 | Montreal Impact | 25 | -20 | 21 |
How they play
Average of the most recent matches with stats available (7 and 7 respectively).
The difference-makers
Who scores, when they score and who starts.
Who scores the goals
New England Rev.
| Carles Gil | 10 | goals | ||
| Dor Turgeman | 7 | goals | ||
| Peyton Miller | 5 | goals | ||
| Alhassan Yusuf | 5 | goals | ||
| Luca Langoni | 3 | goals |
Chicago Fire
| Hugo Cuypers | 13 | goals | 0 | ast. |
| Maren Haile-Selassie | 8 | goals | ||
| Robert Lewandowski | 6 | goals | ||
| Philip Zinckernagel | 5 | goals | ||
| Robin Lod | 4 | goals |
New England Rev.. Hugo Cuypers remains the central figure for Chicago Fire, leading the squad with 13 goals in just 11 appearances. His clinical efficiency in front of goal is vital for the hosts as they look to maintain their recent unbeaten run.
Chicago Fire. Carles Gil paces the visitors with 10 goals, supported by Dor Turgeman and Alhassan Yusuf. Their attacking unit averages 7.3 shots on target per match, indicating a high volume of offensive pressure despite a mixed record over their last six games.
When they score
New England Rev. 41 goals
Chicago Fire 43 goals
Chicago Fire finds its attacking rhythm during the middle of the second half, with 10 goals scored between the 61st and 75th minutes. Conversely, New England Rev. shows resilience late, netting 12 goals in the final quarter of their matches.
Head to head
What happened every time they met.
The historical record shows a competitive edge for Chicago Fire, who have secured two victories to New England Rev.'s one in their last six encounters. Matches between these sides have been tight, with three draws and a narrow margin in the overall goal tally.
Head-to-head record
Who scored in these meetings
The rivalry features a recurring scoring duel between Carles Gil for New England Rev. and the trio of Hugo Cuypers, Philip Zinckernagel, and B. Gutierrez for Chicago Fire. Despite the frequency of goals, the encounters remain disciplined with no red cards issued.
| Matchday | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 13/9/26 | Chicago Fire 1-2 New England Rev. | MLS 2026 |
| 18/10/25 | New England Rev. 2-2 Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer |
| 7/9/25 | Chicago Fire 3-2 New England Rev. | Major League Soccer |
| 20/5/25 | New England Rev. 1-3 Chicago Fire | US Open Cup |
| 5/5/24 | Chicago Fire 0-1 New England Rev. | Major League Soccer |
| 23/3/24 | New England Rev. 1-1 Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer |
| 24/9/23 | Chicago Fire 2-2 New England Rev. | Major League Soccer |