Welcome to your match thread and preview for a Wednesday night match-up between Orlando City (6-2-3, 21 points) and the Chicago Fire (2-7-2, 8 points) at Soldier Field (8 p.m., TUDN, UniMas). This is the first of two scheduled meetings between the Eastern Conference rivals in 2021, with the return leg in Orlando set for Aug. 21.
History
The Lions are 3-4-5 in 12 MLS meetings with the Fire and 3-5-5 in all competitions. Orlando City is 2-2-2 on the road in the series in league play and 2-3-2 in all competitions, but this will be the first time the teams have faced each other at Soldier Field.