Chicago Fire FC travels to Yankee Stadium to face New York City FC on July 25, 2026. The Fire returns from the FIFA World Cup break following a 3-2 road loss to Inter Miami CF. An own goal initially put Chicago ahead, but Luis Suárez netted a brace for Miami. Puso Dithejane equalized for the Fire, and goalkeeper Chris Brady denied Suárez a hat trick, but Preston Plembeck secured the win for Miami.

New York City FC, currently sixth in the Eastern Conference, enters the match with momentum after a 2-1 away victory against Columbus Crew, featuring Nicolás Fernández's 11th goal of the season. This encounter could mark Chicago Fire's final visit to Yankee Stadium before NYCFC's new Etihad Park opens in 2027. NYCFC aims to replicate its strong 2025 performance against the Fire.