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

Philadelphia Union will square off against the Chicago Fire at Subaru Park on Saturday in MLS.

The Union will be aiming to bounce back after their 1-0 loss to New York City FC in their last league match, while the Chicago Fire is coming off a 3-2 victory over St. Louis City. 

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

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

Apple TV

Watch here

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

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Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire kick-off time

Major League Soccer - Major League Soccer

Subaru Park

The MLS match between the Philadelphia Union and the Chicago Fire will be played at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.

It will kick off at 4:30 pm PT / 7:30 pm ET on Saturday, August 23, in the US.

Team news & squads

Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire FC lineups

Philadelphia Union

4-4-2

Formation

4-3-3

CHI

76

A. Rick

39

F. Westfield

5

J. Glesnes

29

O. Makhanya

27

K. Wagner

4

J. Lukic

33

Q. Sullivan

21

D. Jean Jacques

32

M. Iloski

9

T. Baribo

20

B. Damiani

1

C. Brady

38

C. Cupps

2

L. Barroso

15

A. Gutman

3

J. Elliott

42

D. D'Avilla

17

B. Gutierrez

35

S. Oregel

11

P. Zinckernagel

19

J. Bamba

9

H. Cuypers

4-3-3

CHI

PHI

-Line up

• 76

  A. Rick

• 39

  F. Westfield

• 5

  J. Glesnes

• 29

  O. Makhanya

  66’

• 27

  K. Wagner

  34’

  64’

• 4

  J. Lukic

  37’

  84’

• 33

  Q. Sullivan

  74’

• 21

  D. Jean Jacques

  73’

• 32

  M. Iloski

  64’

  80’

  84’

• 9

  T. Baribo

  34’

  59’

  81’

• 20

  B. Damiani

  74’

Substitutes

• 7

  M. Uhre

  74’

• 26

  N. Harriel

• 6

  C. Sullivan

  74’

• 8

  J. Bueno

• 15

  O. Mbaizo

• 11

  A. Bedoya

  84’

• 25

  C. Donovan

  81’

• 14

  J. Rafanello

  84’

• 30

  P. Holbrook

Manager

• B. Carnell

CHI

-Line up

• 1

  C. Brady

• 38

  C. Cupps

• 2

  L. Barroso

  38’

  46’

• 15

  A. Gutman

• 3

  J. Elliott

• 42

  D. D'Avilla

  69’

• 17

  B. Gutierrez

• 35

  S. Oregel

  57’

  75’

• 11

  P. Zinckernagel

  69’

• 19

  J. Bamba

• 9

  H. Cuypers

  75’

Substitutes

• 25

  J. Gal

• 22

  M. Pineda

• 5

  S. Rogers

• 10

  A. Franco

  69’

• 12

  T. Barlow

  75’

• 7

  M. Haile-Selassie

  69’

• 23

  K. Acosta

  75’

• 34

  O. Gonzalez

• 24

  J. Dean

  46’

Manager

• G. Berhalter

Philadelphia Union team news

The U head coach, Bradley Carnell will not be able to call upon the services of Ian Glavinovich, who has been sidelined since April.

Andre Blake, the first-choice goalkeeper, is expected to continue in between the sticks.

Chicago Fire team news

Brian Gutierrez, Dje D'Avilla, and Sergio Oregel are expected to form the midfield for the Men in Red. 

Chris Mueller will not be playing due to a heart condition. David Poreba is out for the weekend as he has been recovering from a knee injury he sustained in February. Kouame Rominigue, on loan from Cadiz, is also out due to a lower-body injury.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

PHI

Last 5 matches

CHI

2

Wins

2

Draws

1

Win

• Chicago Fire FC

  0

  -

  1

  Philadelphia Union

• 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

9

Goals scored

8

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

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