Dave Baldwin President of Business Operations | Chicago Fire FC Website
Dave Baldwin President of Business Operations | Chicago Fire FC Website
Chicago Fire FC will face FC Cincinnati at Soldier Field on Saturday night. The match represents the conclusion of a brief two-game homestand for Chicago, who recently played to a scoreless draw against Inter Miami CF. Oscar Ustari of Miami and Chris Brady of Chicago both achieved noteworthy clean sheets, with Brady notably stopping Lionel Messi twice.
FC Cincinnati arrives in Chicago following a 1-0 victory in Washington D.C., bolstered by Gerardo “Dado” Valenzuela's first goal of the season and a solid defensive performance by Roman Celentano.
Saturday's match marks the 13th encounter between the two Eastern Conference teams. Historically, Cincinnati holds a narrow advantage with a record of 5-4-3 over Chicago. Last season, Cincinnati secured a win at Soldier Field, while Chicago recorded a victory at Cincinnati's TQL Stadium later in the year.
Game Information:
- Chicago Fire FC (3-2-3, 12 points) vs. FC Cincinnati (5-2-1, 16 points)
- Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
- Location: Soldier Field – Chicago, Ill.
The Chicago Fire will rely on Homegrown midfielder Mauricio Pineda, who has demonstrated strong passing accuracy this season. On the Cincinnati side, the defense, strong under head coach Pat Noonan, will be a focus with players like Miles Robinson, Nick Hagglund, and Matt Miazga seeking to hold off the Fire's offensive efforts.
In historical context, matches between Chicago and Cincinnati have often featured clean sheets, adding an element of suspense to this meeting given both teams' recent defensive displays.
Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. CT, with the match available for viewing on the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and via local broadcasts.
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