Tuesday’s match will mark the third all-time regular season meeting between Chicago and second-year club FC Cincinnati. Heading into the match, Chicago has produced a 0-1-1 record against Cincinnati in league play. The Fire (1-4-1, 4 points) enter Tuesday’s contest coming off a 3-0 away loss to Columbus Crew SC at MAPFRE Stadium on Thursday. FC Cincinnati (2-3-1, 7 points) enter the match coming off a 0-0 draw at home against D.C. United at Nippert Stadium on Friday.
The Fire’s home matches during phase one of the continuation of play will be played without fans in attendance.
Following Tuesday’s contest, the Fire will travel to face New York City FC at Red Bull Arena on Saturday, Aug. 29. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. CT, the match will be broadcast live on WGN-TV and ESPN+ and transmitted locally in Spanish on TUDN 1200AM. The pregame show, presented by CIBC, will begin at 6:15 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
Media Access
The Chicago Fire FC Communications department will permit a select number of written press, photographers and non-rights holders to attend matches at Soldier Field. Media members will be grouped in Tier 3 and will not have access to any Tier 1 or Tier 2 individuals, including players, coaches, referees, team medical staff and select Club and venue personnel.
Media members who were previously approved for season credentials must send an email to Elizabeth Sanchez (esanchez@chicagofirefc.com) to confirm their attendance for each match. Additionally, the Club is currently accepting select applications for single-game credentials here . Single-game credentials will be made available at Media Will Call on the day of the game. The application for single-game credentials will close 48 hours prior to the match. No new credentials will be issued at the venue.
For more information on accreditation and access to Soldier Field, click here.
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Chicago Fire Team Schedule (Aug. 24-30)
Monday, Aug. 24
Training at 10:00 a.m. CT at Soldier Field
Tuesday, Aug. 25
Chicago Fire FC vs. FC Cincinnati at Soldier Field at 6:30 p.m. CT
Wednesday, Aug. 26
Training at 10:00 a.m. CT at SeatGeek Stadium
Thursday, Aug. 27
Training at 10:00 a.m. CT at SeatGeek Stadium
Friday, Aug. 28
Training at 10:00 a.m. CT at SeatGeek Stadium
Saturday, Aug. 29
Travel to New York City
Chicago Fire FC vs. New York City FC at Red Bull Arena at 6:30 p.m. CT
Return to Chicago
Sunday, Aug. 30
Training at 12:00 p.m. CT at SeatGeek Stadium