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Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos | Last updated Nov 1, 2025 1:00 PM ET

Chicago Fire will host Philadelphia Union at Soldier Field this Saturday on the occasion of Game 2 of the MLS Eastern Conference Quarterfinals best-of-three.

Chicago comes from drawing 2–2 away before falling in the penalty shootout, and now must win at home to force a decisive Game 3. Coach Gregg Berhalter will look to unlock an attack that led the East in the regular season and avoid late set-piece lapses.

The Fire trailed the series 0–1 after the first match.

For its part, Philadelphia comes from a shootout win after surrendering a two-goal lead late, and can clinch the series with a road victory in Chicago.

Below we share key details of the match, like where to watch it live and the possible lineups.

Where to Watch Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union

Chicago Fire vs Philadelphia Union will be available to watch across various platforms, both on television and via streaming. In the United States, you will be able to enjoy it through MLS Season Pass (Apple TV).

In Canada, it will also be available through Amazon Prime Video, while in the UK, you will be able to tune in to the game with MLS Season Pass.

Country	TV Channel / Streaming
United States	MLS Season Pass
United Kingdom	MLS Season Pass
Canada	MLS Season Pass, Amazon Prime Video

Injuries and Expected Lineups for Chicago Fire and Philadelphia Union

Chicago Fire

Goalkeeper: Brady.
Defenders: Waterman, Elliott, Rogers.
Midfielders: Dean, Kouame, D’Avilla, Gutman.
Forwards: Haile-Selassie, Cuypers, Bamba.

Sergio Oregel will not be available for this match. Philip Zinckernagel is a doubt and is not expected to be in the starting lineup.

Philadelphia Union

Goalkeeper: Blake.
Defenders: Westfield, Glesnes, Makhanya, Wagner.
Midfielders: Vassilev, Lukic, Jean-Jacques, Iloski.
Forwards: Boribo, Uhre.

Quinn Sullivan (cruciate ligament), Jeremy Rafanello (hamstring), and Ian Glavinovich (knee) will not be available for Philadelphia, as in the first match.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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