Red Bull New York will face Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field on Saturday, May 9. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time and will be broadcast in English and Spanish on Apple TV, as well as in English on Red Bulls Radio via the Red Bull New York app and website.
This game marks the 72nd regular season meeting between the two teams. The Chicago Fire currently hold a series advantage with a record of 33 wins, 22 losses, and 16 draws against Red Bull New York. In their last four visits to Soldier Field, the Red Bulls have recorded one win, two losses, and one draw.
New York is aiming for its first victory at Soldier Field since April 2022. Forward Julian Hall has contributed three goals in the team’s last three away matches. Defender Dylan Nealis has registered two career assists against Chicago Fire FC across eight appearances and ranks sixth in aerial duels won within the Eastern Conference with a total of 29. Among players who have participated in at least 26 aerial challenges this season, Nealis leads the conference with a success rate of 78.4 percent.
Coverage for Saturday’s match begins at 2:30 p.m. ET on Apple TV with Neil Sika providing play-by-play commentary alongside Kyndra de St Aubin for English coverage; Sergio Ruiz will handle Spanish play-by-play duties alongside Walter Roque. On radio, Matt Harmon and Steve Jolley will host Countdown to Kickoff starting at 2 p.m., presented by Toyota.
Following this weekend’s fixture, Red Bull New York will return home for a two-match homestand beginning with Columbus Crew on Wednesday, May 13.
