Philadelphia Union extend unbeaten streak to face Chicago Fire

The Philadelphia Union enter Wednesday's match at Soldier Field with a club-record 13-game unbeaten run, aiming for their biggest two-game swing of the 2026 MLS regular season. The team is led by Cavan Sullivan and features key players including Robert Lewandowski, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, and Maren Haile-Selassie. Chicago Fire FC arrives riding a three-game winning streak after rallying from one goal down to defeat New York City FC in their last game despite playing with 10 men due to Dje D'Avilla's red card.

The match is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 pm ET, following which the Union will host Charlotte FC on Saturday. Both teams have significant implications for Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs; Chicago currently sits third in the Eastern Conference with 48 points and has clinched playoff spots, while Philadelphia holds sixth place with 42 points.

Nashville SC leads the conference standings with 63 points ahead of Inter Miami (50) and Charlotte (47). The Union's focus remains on securing a point against their opponents to maintain momentum in this critical stretch of the season.