Laura Warren Senior Vice President, General Counsel | Chicago Fire FC Website
Laura Warren Senior Vice President, General Counsel | Chicago Fire FC Website
Chicago Fire FC is set to play against Orlando City SC in the fourth leg of their five-game road trip on Saturday, May 31. The match will take place at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
Chicago Fire aims to recover from a recent 3-1 defeat against New York City FC. In that game, Philip Zinckernagel scored early for Chicago, but a red card in the first half led to three unanswered goals by New York, ending Chicago's five-game unbeaten streak.
Orlando City SC enters the match following a 12-game unbeaten run in league play. Their latest victory was a 1-0 win over Portland Timbers, with Duncan McGuire scoring and Pedro Gallese securing his seventh clean sheet of the season.
The upcoming match marks the beginning of three consecutive games for Chicago against teams they have already faced this year. Earlier this month, they drew 0-0 with Orlando at Soldier Field. Historically, Chicago has struggled against Orlando with an all-time record of 5-8-8.
Saturday's game presents an opportunity for Chicago to improve their standing and potentially achieve their best calendar month since May 2017 if they secure a win. They are currently recognized as the top-scoring road team in Major League Soccer.
Philip Zinckernagel has been instrumental for Chicago recently, scoring in three consecutive matches on the road. His contributions could be pivotal against Orlando's strong defense.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT and will be available globally on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV and locally through various radio stations.
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