After a disappointing Leagues Cup run, Los Angeles FC return to MLS action with a trip to Soldier Field to face Chicago Fire in an early Saturday showdown.
While their last two meetings were only friendlies, this marks their first league clash since May 2019, when the sides played out a goalless draw at BMO Stadium.
Chicago Fire recently climbed into the playoff picture with a gritty 1-0 win over New York Red Bulls at home. Meanwhile, LAFC managed to salvage some pride in the Leagues Cup by edging past Mexican giants Tigres 2-1 midweek, though it wasn’t enough to extend their tournament stay.
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How to watch Chicago Fire FC vs Los Angeles FC online - TV channels & live streams
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In the United States (US) and worldwide, the MLS match between Chicago Fire FC and Los Angeles FC will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV, through the MLS Season Pass.
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Chicago Fire FC vs Los Angeles FC kick-off time
The MLS match between Chicago Fire FC and Los Angeles FC will be played at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
It will kick off at 5:30 pm PT / 8:30 pm ET on Saturday, August 9, in the US.
Team news & squads
Chicago Fire FC vs Los Angeles FC lineups
4-3-3
Formation
4-3-3
LAFCHI-Line up
CHISubstitutes
Manager
G. Berhalter
LAF-Line up
LAFSubstitutes
Manager
S. Cherundolo
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Chicago Fire FC team news
The Fire will once again be without David Poreba, who remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from a long-term injury suffered in January. Samuel Rogers also missed the Red Bulls game due to injury and remains doubtful heading into the weekend.
Los Angeles FC team news
On the LAFC side, defensive reinforcements remain thin. Maxime Chanot and Lorenzo Dellavalle are still unavailable due to head and knee injuries, respectively, while veteran center-back Aaron Long is set to miss his seventh straight match after suffering a leg issue in the loss to FC Dallas on July 13.
One bright spark for LAFC has beenteen sensation Morales, who turned heads in the Leagues Cup with three goals in three games. The 19-year-old could get another shot alongside Denis Bouanga, who continues to shine in the league with 13 goals and five assists to his name.
Form
CHI-Form
CHIChicago Fire FC
1
-
0
New York Red Bulls
W
CF Montreal
0
-
2
Chicago Fire FC
W
Atlanta United
2
-
2
Chicago Fire FC
D
Chicago Fire FC
1
-
2
San Diego FC
L
Minnesota United
3
-
1
Chicago Fire FC
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 7/7
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
LAF-Form
LAFTigres
1
-
2
Los Angeles FC
W
Los Angeles FC
1
-
1
Pachuca
W
Los Angeles FC
1
-
1
Mazatlan FC
L
Los Angeles FC
0
-
1
Portland Timbers
L
Los Angeles FC
3
-
3
LA Galaxy
D
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 7/7
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 4/5
Head-to-Head Record
CHILast 2 matches
LAF1
Win
1
Draw
0
Wins
Goals scored
1- Games over 2.5 goals
- 1/2
- Both teams scored
- 1/2