The Philadelphia Union will take on the Chicago Fire in an exciting MLS playoff match on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The game will be hosted at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, starting at 5:30 p.m. EDT.
Fans can catch the action live on Apple TV+ with a subscription to the MLS Season Pass, or they may opt for a free trial through services like fuboTV or DirecTV.
As the top-ranked team in the Eastern Conference during the regular season, the Philadelphia Union finished with a strong record of 20 wins, 8 losses, and 6 draws. They have shown impressive form with a 6-2-2 record when managing to score even just a single goal. Thai Baribo has been stellar for the Union, netting 16 goals and providing two assists. Additionally, Mikael Uhre has made notable contributions, scoring four goals in the past 10 matches.
In contrast, the Chicago Fire, who secured seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 15 wins, 11 losses, and 8 draws, have had their own share of success, boasting a perfect 11-0-0 record when they score at least three goals in a match. Leading their charge is Hugo Cuypers, who has tallied 19 goals and added two assists this season. Philip Zinckernagel has also been effective, with five goals and five assists over the last ten games.
This matchup will mark the third encounter between these two teams this season, with the Union emerging victorious in their previous meeting, having won decisively 4-0. The stakes are high as both teams seek to advance further in the playoffs, with the Union’s strong defensive play allowing just 1.2 goals per game and the Fire averaging 2.4 goals over their last ten matches.
Unfortunately for both teams, injuries may impact player availability. Jeremy Rafanello is ruled out for the Union, while the Fire will be missing Leonardo Barroso, Viktor Radojevic, Chris Mueller, and Andre Franco due to injuries.
As fans look forward to the match, the anticipation builds for what promises to be an intense showdown between two determined teams. Each has the opportunity to make a statement in this crucial playoff encounter.