Chicago Fire
Soldier Field · Est. 1997
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 5- Promotion
Points trajectory
Rank 5
Manager
Mario Barcena
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Major League Soccer table
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
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Team Intelligence
Form & Record▾
Injuries▾
Advanced Metrics▾
Current Streaks
Competitive matches only
Scored in their last 5 games
Conceded in 4 of last 5 games
Clean sheet in 1 of last 5 games
Won 3 in a row
Lost 2 of last 5 games
No active streak
No active streak
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.
Injuries
Venue
Soldier Field
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Christopher Keith BradyGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1260 | 7.09 |
| 25 |  Jeffrey Joseph GalGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 44 |  Joshua CohenGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 |  Leonardo BarrosoDefender | Defender | 7 | 0 | 0 | 545 | 6.65 |
| 3 |  Jack Stuart ElliottDefender | Defender | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1027 | 6.92 |
| 4 |  Mbekezeli MbokaziDefender | Defender | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1050 | 7.10 |
| 5 |  Samual Jarard RogersDefender | Defender | 3 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 6.30 |
| 14 |  Viktor RadojevićDefender | Defender | 12 | 0 | 0 | 142 | 6.66 |
| 15 |  Andrew David GutmanDefender | Defender | 10 | 1 | 2 | 788 | 6.83 |
| 16 |  Joel Robert WatermanDefender | Defender | 13 | 0 | 0 | 643 | 6.86 |
| 22 |  Mauricio PinedaDefender | Defender | 14 | 0 | 0 | 457 | 6.69 |
| 24 |  Robert Jonathan Dean JrDefender | Defender | 12 | 0 | 0 | 780 | 6.64 |
| 30 |  J. SandmeyerDefender | Defender | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 38 |  Christopher CuppsDefender | Defender | 4 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 6.70 |
| 6 |  Anton Janos Jönsson SalétrosMidfielder | Midfielder | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1056 | 7.04 |
| 7 |  Maren Haile-SelassieMidfielder | Midfielder | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1048 | 6.97 |
| 17 |  Robin LodMidfielder | Midfielder | 13 | 3 | 0 | 866 | 6.70 |
| 29 |  David PorębaMidfielder | Midfielder | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 35 |  Sergio Oregel Jr.Midfielder | Midfielder | 12 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 6.72 |
| 42 |  Tah Ange Innocent D'Avilla DjeMidfielder | Midfielder | 13 | 0 | 0 | 913 | 6.72 |
| 8 |  Christopher Matthew MuellerAttacker | Attacker | 7 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 6.62 |
| 9 |  Hugo Jean-Marc CuypersAttacker | Attacker | 11 | 13 | 0 | 989 | 7.70 |
| 11 |  Philip Aksel Frigast ZinckernagelAttacker | Attacker | 14 | 5 | 6 | 1142 | 7.47 |
| 12 |  Puso DithejaneAttacker | Attacker | 14 | 0 | 0 | 191 | 6.61 |
| 19 |  Jonathan Fousseni BambaAttacker | Attacker | 9 | 2 | 2 | 659 | 7.15 |
| 20 |  Jason ShokalookAttacker | Attacker | 13 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 6.25 |
| 27 |  Dylan BorsoAttacker | Attacker | 9 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 6.95 |
| 68 |  Vitaliy HlyutAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
