How to watch today's Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union MLS game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Chicago Fire welcome Philadelphia Union to Soldier Field on Wednesday as both teams kick off the second half of the 2025 MLS season.

Chicago, sitting mid-table, are seeking to build on a strong five-game road trip, while Philadelphia lead the Eastern Conference and Supporters’ Shield race after a dramatic late win over Charlotte FC. The Fire are unbeaten in their last three meetings with the Union, but Philadelphia’s resilience and depth have kept them atop the standings despite a growing list of absentees.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Chicago Fire FC vs Philadelphia Union online - TV channels & live streams

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Chicago Fire FC vs Philadelphia Union kick-off time

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Soldier Field

The match will be played at Soldier Field on Wednesday, with kick-off at 8.30 pm ET for fans in the US.

Team news & squads

Chicago Fire FC vs Philadelphia Union lineups

Chicago Fire FC

4-3-3

Formation

4-4-2

PHI

25

J. Gal

15

A. Gutman

3

J. Elliott

34

O. Gonzalez

2

L. Barroso

17

B. Gutierrez

22

M. Pineda

35

S. Oregel

11

P. Zinckernagel

9

H. Cuypers

19

J. Bamba

76

A. Rick

27

K. Wagner

11

A. Bedoya

5

J. Glesnes

29

O. Makhanya

14

J. Rafanello

19

I. Vassilev

4

J. Lukic

16

B. Bender

25

C. Donovan

20

B. Damiani

4-4-2

PHI

CHI

-Line up

• 25

  J. Gal

• 15

  A. Gutman

• 3

  J. Elliott

• 34

  O. Gonzalez

  81’

• 2

  L. Barroso

  80’

• 17

  B. Gutierrez

• 22

  M. Pineda

• 35

  S. Oregel

  70’

• 11

  P. Zinckernagel

• 9

  H. Cuypers

  73’

• 19

  J. Bamba

  70’

Substitutes

• 31

  B. Dowd

• 23

  K. Acosta

  70’

• 47

  S. Williams

• 12

  T. Barlow

  73’

• 7

  M. Haile-Selassie

  70’

• 5

  S. Rogers

• 42

  D. D'Avilla

• 24

  J. Dean

  80’

• 26

  O. Glasgow

Manager

• G. Berhalter

PHI

-Line up

• 76

  A. Rick

• 27

  K. Wagner

• 11

  A. Bedoya

  90’ + 2’

• 5

  J. Glesnes

  50’

• 29

  O. Makhanya

  90’

• 14

  J. Rafanello

• 19

  I. Vassilev

• 4

  J. Lukic

  35’

• 16

  B. Bender

  65’

• 25

  C. Donovan

  70’

• 20

  B. Damiani

  10’

  88’

Substitutes

• 1

  O. Semmle

• 8

  J. Bueno

  65’

  72’

• 35

  M. Anderson

  70’

• 44

  N. Pierre

• 17

  C. Olney Jr.

• 22

  D. Vazquez

• 12

  I. LeFlore

• 24

  N. Pariano

• 77

  E. Davis

  88’

Manager

• B. Carnell

Chicago Fire FC team news

Chicago are dealing with several key absences. Starting goalkeeper Chris Brady is away on international duty, so Jeff Gal will continue in goal. The defense is missing Carlos Terán, Christopher Cupps, and David Poreba, while midfielders Rominigue Kouamé and Chris Mueller are also out.

Despite these setbacks, homegrown midfielders Mauricio Pineda and Sergio Oregel Jr. are available, and attacking duo Hugo Cuypers and Brian Gutiérrez are both fit to start.

Philadelphia Union team news

Philadelphia Union’s squad is stretched thin by both injuries and international call-ups. Key absentees include Andre Blake, Nathan Harriel, and Quinn Sullivan (all on international duty), while Mikael Uhre, Ian Glavinovich, Tai Baribo, and Frankie Westfield are ruled out. Olivier Mbaizo is questionable.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

CHI

Last 5 matches

PHI

1

Win

2

Draws

2

Wins

• Chicago Fire FC

  4

  -

  3

  Philadelphia Union

• Philadelphia Union

  2

  -

  2

  Chicago Fire FC

• Chicago Fire FC

  2

  -

  2

  Philadelphia Union

• Philadelphia Union

  1

  -

  0

  Chicago Fire FC

• Philadelphia Union

  4

  -

  1

  Chicago Fire FC

9

Goals scored

12

Games over 2.5 goals

4/5

Both teams scored

4/5

Standings

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