Major League Soccer Gameweek 30
New England Revolution 1 - 0 FT Chicago Fire
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
26' Matt Polster (Carles Gil)
HT
Andrew Gutman 58'
65' ↓ Luca Daniel·Langoni ↑Dániel Gazdag
↓ Andrew Gutman ↑Noah Allen 67'
↓ Jonathan Bamba ↑Puso Dithejane 67'
↓ Djé D'Avilla ↑Anzor Mekvabishvili 68'
75' ↓ William Sands ↑Jackson Yueill
79' Ethan Kohler
↓ Leonardo Barroso ↑Johan Arath Gomez 79'
86' ↓ Dor Turgeman ↑Tanner·Beason
87' ↓ Ilay Feingold ↑Cody Baker
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
New England Revolution
Goalkeepers
Matt Turner 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Ilay Feingold 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ethan Kohler 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Wynder 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Will Sands
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Matthew Polster 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Peyton Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Carles Gil 
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
62
Passes
10
Duels
Brooklyn Raines
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Luca Langoni
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Dor Turgeman 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
12%
Pass Acc
6.4
Rating
BENCH
John Gunn 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cody Baker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tanner Beason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dániel Gazdag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Siqueira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jackson Yueill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Fagundez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilson Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Griffin Yow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chicago Fire
Goalkeepers
Chris Brady
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Leonardo Barroso 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Andreas Hanche-Olsen
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
82
Passes
6
Duels
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Andrew Gutman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Maren Haile-Selassie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Anton Salétros
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
75
Passes
6
Duels
Tah D'Avilla 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Philip Zinckernagel
MAGNET
53
Activity
53
Activity
41
Passes
12
Duels
Forwards
Robert Lewandowski
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jonathan Bamba
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Josh Cohen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mauricio Pineda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Dean
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Allen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Oregel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Poręba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anzor Mekvabishvili 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Johan Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Puso Dithejane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2026 | Chicago Fire | 1 - 2 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 10/18/2025 | New England Revolution | 2 - 2 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 09/07/2025 | Chicago Fire | 3 - 2 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | SeatGeek Stadium |
| 05/20/2025 | New England Revolution | 1 - 3 | Chicago Fire | US Open Cup | Gillette Stadium |
| 05/05/2024 | Chicago Fire | 0 - 1 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 03/23/2024 | New England Revolution | 1 - 1 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 09/24/2023 | Chicago Fire | 2 - 2 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 05/27/2023 | New England Revolution | 3 - 3 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
| 10/09/2022 | Chicago Fire | 1 - 1 | New England Revolution | Major League Soccer | SeatGeek Stadium |
| 08/31/2022 | New England Revolution | 0 - 0 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Gillette Stadium |
09/13/2026
10/18/2025
09/07/2025
05/20/2025
05/05/2024
03/23/2024
09/24/2023
05/27/2023
10/09/2022
08/31/2022
New England Revolution Win
Chicago Fire Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +31
P: 24 GD: +18
P: 24 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -10
P: 24 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -18
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +43
P: 32 GD: +10
P: 32 GD: +20
P: 33 GD: +11
P: 33 GD: +15
P: 33 GD: +11
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: +6
P: 33 GD: -16
P: 32 GD: -16
P: 33 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 32 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
New England Revolution
Chicago Fire
New England Revolution
Chicago Fire
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Turner's Masterclass Defies The Fire's Barrage
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. A relentless Chicago siege was completely dismantled by a historic shift in goal, keeping New England's flawless run intact.
Under The Gun
The visitors brought the heat to Boston Stadium right away, eager to bounce back from their recent shaky form. Chicago took charge of the midfield battles, and they eventually dominated possession to the tune of 61 percent. They pinned the Revolution deep into their own half, cranking up the Intensity with a continuous flurry of early attempts. New England seemed perfectly content to absorb the heavy pressure and wait for their window of opportunity. The Fire poured bodies forward relentlessly, trusting their wide play and aggressive overlapping runs to force defensive openings, but the critical final ball kept missing its target. It was a classic rope-a-dope strategy unfolding on the field, with the hosts daring their opponents to break them down.
The Sucker Punch
You can have all the ball in the world, but putting it in the back of the net changes games. In the 26th minute, the Revolution proved exactly why they are currently sitting so high up the league table. Carles Gil cleverly carved out a tight pocket of space and fed Matt Polster, who made absolutely no mistake with his opportunity. One swift counter-attack, one brutal finish. Chicago responded to the setback with absolute fury. They fired off 19 total shots throughout the match, turning the penalty area into a chaotic shooting gallery. Despite the massive shot disparity, New England's backline, anchored by an outstanding defensive performance from J. Wynder, flatly refused to crack under the mounting Stakes.
The Great Wall of Boston
The second half was less of a traditional soccer match and more of a relentless attacking drill for the visitors. Chicago forced 10 corners, throwing everything they had into the penalty box. This is precisely where M. Turner etched his name into the standout performances of the MLS season. He produced six massive saves, flying fearlessly across his goal line to deny what looked like certain equalizers. The Fire simply lacked the crucial Balance to turn their heavy statistical advantages into a tangible reward on the scoreboard. New England’s gritty 1-0 victory makes it six wins on the spin, cementing their formidable status as serious championship contenders this year.
Key Questions
What made M. Turner the Man of the Match?
Turner single-handedly preserved the victory by producing six crucial saves, acting as an unbreakable wall against Chicago's 19-shot onslaught.
What does this mean for New England Revolution's season?
This gritty win extends their phenomenal winning streak, keeping them firmly in second place and solidifying their championship credentials.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Proper Eastern Conference Six-Pointer
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 84/100. A razor-thin two-point gap separates these Eastern Conference heavyweights, making this an unmissable showdown with premium playoff seeding hanging in the balance.
The Setup
Everything points to a blockbuster at Gillette Stadium this October 17, 2026. New England Revolution and Chicago Fire collide in a classic late-season six-pointer. The Stakes are absolutely massive here, with Chicago sitting just two points ahead of their hosts in third place. A win for New England vaults them over the Fire, while an away victory could leave the Revolution scrambling. The underlying Balance of this fixture is staggeringly tight, reflecting two squads that have matched each other stride for stride all year. However, their recent Form tells two different stories. New England are surging, riding a three-match winning streak into the weekend, while Chicago have stumbled in consecutive defeats following a brilliant run.
Key Battle
This match will be decided by the playmakers operating in the final third. New England's Carles Gil is pulling the strings with lethal efficiency right now, demanding constant attention from the visiting defense. On the opposite flank, Chicago will look to M. Haile-Selassie to break lines and exploit any spaces left by an aggressive home side. The Stars metric reflects serious individual quality on the pitch, but whoever dictates the tempo between these two creative forces will likely secure the points.
Our Prediction
Expect fireworks. Both teams average over 1.7 goals per game, and neither can afford to sit back. New England's momentum and home advantage should just tip the scales in a high-octane affair. Our verdict is a 2-1 victory for the Revolution, capitalizing on Chicago's recent defensive frailties.