Chicago Fire

Soldier Field · Est. 1997

Capacity: 62,493Chicago, Illinoisgrass
2026

Chicago Fire's 2026 Major League Soccer Campaign

Chicago Fire have enjoyed a solid 2026 campaign in Major League Soccer, finishing third in the league standings with 26 points from 14 matches. Their record of eight wins, two draws, and four losses reflects a team capable of turning chances into goals, having netted 27 while conceding 16, leaving them with a healthy goal difference of +11.

The Fire have been particularly strong at home, securing five wins and keeping four clean sheets out of seven matches, while their away form includes three victories and two draws. Defensive solidity has been a notable feature, with six clean sheets overall. Although consistency could be improved, the team has demonstrated resilience and attacking promise.

Looking ahead, Chicago Fire will be aiming to build on this positive foundation, hoping to transform their competitive performances into a challenge for the very top of the table. With the right tweaks, they might just fan the flames of success even higher.

League position

Position 9
  • Promotion

Points trajectory

Rank 9

Manager

G. Berhalter

USA

Season at a glance

W 12·D 6·L 846–38 GF/GA+8 GD7 clean sheets

Streaks

Last 5 home3W1D1Llast 5
Last 5 away1W3D1Llast 5
Scored4/5
Conceded4/5

Last result

Charlotte
0-1
Chicago Fire
27 Sept

Next match

Chicago Fire
01:30
Vancouver Whitecaps
7 Oct

Major League Soccer table

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Chicago Fire's 2026 Major League Soccer Form

Chicago Fire have been a mix of solid and slightly inconsistent in the 2026 campaign, sitting third with 26 points from 14 matches. Their record shows a respectable eight wins, but also four defeats and two draws, suggesting they've dropped points more often through losses than stalemates—hardly the hallmark of a team that likes to share spoils.

At home, they've been fairly strong with five wins but also three defeats, while away they’ve managed three wins and just one loss, showing a better defensive record on the road. With 27 goals scored and 16 conceded, their goal difference of +11 is quite healthy, reflecting a side that can find the net but also holds firm at the back.

Interestingly, the absence of a notable winning streak hints at a season without long runs of dominance, indicating their results have been somewhat patchy, yet enough to keep them near the top of the table.

Statistics

Home / Away splits

HomeGoals forAway
22
24
HomeGoals againstAway
14
24
HomeClean sheetsAway
4
3
HomeFailed to scoreAway
0
2
HomeAvg goals scored / gameAway
1.83vs1.71

Week-by-week trends

team vs league avg (dashed)
Goals for
46
Goals against
38
Goal difference
+8
Clean sheets
7
Points / round
42.0

Team Intelligence

Form & Record▾
Win %46.2%
Clean Sheet %26.9%
Avg Scored1.77
Avg Conceded1.46
Injuries▾

No current injuries reported

Advanced Metrics▾
QA Goals/Game1.81
QA Conceded/Game1.43
Opposition Strength0.98x league average

Current Streaks

Competitive matches only

  • Scored in 4 of last 5 games

  • Conceded in 4 of last 5 games

  • Kept 1 consecutive clean sheet

  • Won 1 in a row

  • Lost 2 of last 5 games

  • Drew 2 of last 5 games

  • Failed to score in 1 of last 5 games

Top Performers▾

Chicago Fire Home & Away Analysis

Chicago Fire's 2026 campaign in Major League Soccer reveals a side comfortably sharper at home, netting 16 goals compared to 11 on the road. Their defence, while generally solid, concedes slightly more on home turf (9) than away (7), a curious quirk given the usual home advantage.

With four clean sheets at home versus two away, Chicago's fortress is more imposing when backed by home fans. Their three home losses contrast with just one away, suggesting a vulnerability at Soldier Field, or perhaps a more cautious approach on the road paying dividends.

Overall, the Fire’s form reflects a team capable of strong attacking displays and resilient defending, especially when playing in front of their own supporters.

Fipster's Record with Chicago Fire

Fipster is still building its prediction record for Chicago Fire in the 2026 Major League Soccer campaign. With no scored fixtures to date, the model has yet to establish a track record on this club. It will be interesting to see how Fipster's insights develop as the season progresses and more data becomes available.

Venue

Soldier Field

Soldier Field

Chicago, Illinois
Capacity: 62,493
Surface: grass