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

It will be a must-win game for Chicago Fire when they face Philadelphia Union in the second game of the MLS Round One best-of-three series at SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday.

The Union edged the first game on spot kicks after the Fire pulled themselves back from two goals down in regulation time.

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 vs Philadelphia Union online - TV channels & live streams

Apple TV

Watch here

In the United States (US) and worldwide, MLS match between Chicago Fire and Philadelphia Union will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV, through the MLS Season Pass.

Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates.

How to watch anywhere with VPN

If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.

Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union kick-off time

Major League Soccer - Playoff

SeatGeek Stadium

MLS match between Chicago Fire and Philadelphia Union will be played at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, United States.

It will kick off at 2:30 pm PT / 5:30 pm ET on Saturday, November 1, 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

24

J. Dean

15

A. Gutman

3

J. Elliott

16

J. Waterman

17

B. Gutierrez

42

D. D'Avilla

6

R. Kouame

11

P. Zinckernagel

19

J. Bamba

9

H. Cuypers

18

A. Blake

29

O. Makhanya

5

J. Glesnes

27

K. Wagner

26

N. Harriel

39

F. Westfield

4

J. Lukic

32

M. Iloski

21

D. Jean Jacques

9

T. Baribo

20

B. Damiani

4-4-2

PHI

CHI

-Line up

• 25

  J. Gal

• 24

  J. Dean

  46’

• 15

  A. Gutman

• 3

  J. Elliott

• 16

  J. Waterman

• 17

  B. Gutierrez

  32’

• 42

  D. D'Avilla

  63’

  65’

• 6

  R. Kouame

  26’

• 11

  P. Zinckernagel

• 19

  J. Bamba

  19’

• 9

  H. Cuypers

Substitutes

• 31

  B. Dowd

• 34

  O. Gonzalez

• 5

  S. Rogers

• 12

  T. Barlow

  65’

• 22

  M. Pineda

  26’

• 7

  M. Haile-Selassie

  46’

  69’

• 47

  S. Williams

• 36

  J. Reynolds

• 23

  K. Acosta

Manager

• G. Berhalter

PHI

-Line up

• 18

  A. Blake

• 29

  O. Makhanya

• 5

  J. Glesnes

• 27

  K. Wagner

  16’

• 26

  N. Harriel

• 39

  F. Westfield

• 4

  J. Lukic

• 32

  M. Iloski

  35’

  40’

  68’

• 21

  D. Jean Jacques

  31’

• 9

  T. Baribo

  8’, 16’

  85’

• 20

  B. Damiani

  35’

  85’

Substitutes

• 16

  B. Bender

• 76

  A. Rick

• 11

  A. Bedoya

  85’

• 25

  C. Donovan

  85’

• 6

  C. Sullivan

• 19

  I. Vassilev

  68’

• 15

  O. Mbaizo

• 8

  J. Bueno

• 14

  J. Rafanello

Manager

• B. Carnell

Chicago Fire team news

Sergio Oregel will be suspended on account of the midfielder's red card late in the last game, while Philip Zinckernagel remains a doubt for the hosts.

In Zinckernagel's potential absence, Jonathan Bamba is likely to continue in attack.

Philadelphia Union team news

Quinn Sullivan, Jeremy Rafanello and Ian Glavinovich are set to miss out once again due to injuries.

In the first game, Indiana Vassilev and Milan Iloski were on target. Key player Tai Baribo effected a composed finish from the penalty spot.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

CHI

Last 5 matches

PHI

1

Win

1

Draw

3

Wins

• Philadelphia Union

  2

  -

  2

  Chicago Fire FC

• Philadelphia Union

  4

  -

  0

  Chicago Fire FC

• Chicago Fire FC

  0

  -

  1

  Philadelphia Union

• Chicago Fire FC

  4

  -

  3

  Philadelphia Union

• Philadelphia Union

  2

  -

  2

  Chicago Fire FC

8

Goals scored

12

Games over 2.5 goals

4/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

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