Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers
CompetitionMajor League Soccer
Venue
- Venue
- Soldier Field, Chicago
Match
- Referee
- Chris Penso, USA
- Round
- Round 19
- Date
- 2026-08-16T22:00:00Z
Chicago Fire (Home)
Portland Timbers (Away)
Head to head
Match headlines
- Prediction: Chicago Fire vs Santos Laguna
- Prediction: Portland Timbers vs Puebla
- Robert Lewandowski claims MLS Player of the Matchday in third Chicago Fire appearance: How does it compare to Lionel Messi?
- Barcelona offered chance to sign South American forward as Al Hilal open to loan exit
- Report: Inter Miami revive Kevin De Bruyne pursuit to pair him with Lionel Messi amid MLS competition
- ‘Absolute killer’ Lewandowski hugely invested in Chicago project
- Robert Lewandowski strikes twice for Chicago Fire in MLS win over Charlotte
- 🎥 MLS: Lewandowski bags first brace, Casemiro scores own goal



Chicago Fire created the clearer chances on xG (1.48 vs 1.06, Δ 0.42). Portland Timbers fired more attempts (11 vs 8 shots). Chicago Fire was more accurate in front of goal (50% on target vs 18%). Portland Timbers held more of the ball (63% possession).
Chicago Fire outperformed their xG by 0.5 goals (2 scored vs 1.48 xG).