Welcome to your match thread and preview for a Saturday night match-up between Orlando City (1-0-0 3 points) and the Chicago Fire (0-0-1, 1 point) at Soldier Field (6 p.m., FOX 35 Plus). This is the first of two scheduled meetings between the Eastern Conference rivals in 2021 and the only match-up in Chicago. The Fire will make the return trip to Orlando on Saturday, April 9.
Here’s a look at tonight’s match-up.
History
The Lions are 4-5-5 in 13 MLS meetings with the Fire and 4-6-5 in all competitions. Orlando City is 2-3-2 against the Fire on the road in MLS play and 2-4-2 in all competitions in the Windy City.