In the second to last home game of the regular season, New York City FC hosts the Chicago Fire at Yankee Stadium Friday at 8 p.m.
NYCFC (12-9-9) is on the brinkverge of clinching a first-ever 2016 MLS Audi Playoff appearance, tied on points with the New York Red Bulls and two points behind first-place Toronto FC with four games to play. NYCFC can book a spot in the playoffs with a win over the Fire and either a New England Revolution tie or loss vs. the Columbus Crew Saturday or Orlando City SC and D.C. United tie on Saturday or the New York Red Bulls beat the Montreal Impact Saturday.