New England Rev. vs Chicago Fire: match report

Saturday, October 17 · Gillette Stadium MLS 2026

FT 1–0 Half-time 1-0
New England Rev. #3 · 52 pts

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Chicago Fire #4 · 48 pts
New England Rev. Chicago Fire
0' HT 1-0 90' 26' Polster Goal

Matt Polster opened the scoring for New England Rev. in the 26th minute following an assist from Carles Gil. The score remained unchanged throughout the second half. Chicago Fire saw Andrew Gutman receive a yellow card in the 58th minute. Both sides made several substitutions during the final stages of the match. New England Rev. secured the victory at Gillette Stadium.

Updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at

Match stats

New England Rev.Chicago Fire
38% Possession 62%
0.27 Expected goals (xG) 1.09
5 Remates totales 19
4 Remates al arco 6
0 Corners 10
6 Saves 3
9 Fouls 17
1 Offsides 1
1 Yellow cards 1

New England Rev. secured the win despite having less possession and fewer shots than Chicago Fire. Although the visitors dominated the ball and recorded ten corners, they failed to convert their higher expected goals. The home side relied on efficiency, converting one of their four shots on target to overcome the statistical pressure applied by Chicago Fire.

Lineups

Matt Polster provided the decisive moment for New England Rev. in the 26th minute, finishing a chance created by Carles Gil. The visitors struggled to find an equaliser despite multiple tactical changes, including the introduction of Noah Allen and Anzor Mekvabishvili. Discipline was maintained by the home side after Ethan Kohler received a yellow card late in the second half.

Minute by minute

10 events
  1. Preview

    Welcome

    We're into the build-up to New England Rev. vs Chicago Fire. A MLS 2026, Matchday 30 match, from at Boston Stadium. From now until the final whistle, everything that happens is right here.

  2. Preview

    The table says it all

    In the table, New England Rev. are in position 3 on 49 points and Chicago Fire in position 4 on 48. It is a direct duel: whoever wins leaves the other behind. Three points are up for grabs and the table could shift quite a bit.

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  3. Preview

    The forecast

    The forecast at Boston Stadium: 7 °C and clear skies at kick-off. Nothing to make life hard for the players.

    Forecast: MET Norway
  4. Preview

    Not long now

    Countdown: 21 minutes. If you have not predicted yet, now is the time: it closes at kick-off.

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  5. Preview

    The teams are coming out

    Everything is ready for New England Rev. vs Chicago Fire. All ready at Gillette Stadium to welcome the teams. Starting shortly: follow it here.

  6. Kick-off

    New England Rev. vs Chicago Fire is up and running.

  7. 26'
    New England Rev.

    New England Rev. strike first!

    Matt Polster scores: New England Rev. 1-0 Chicago Fire. The pass came from Carles Gil.

    Goal #2 in the competition
    New England Rev. 1-0 Chicago Fire
  8. Half time New England Rev. 1-0 Chicago Fire

    Half time: New England Rev. 1-0 Chicago Fire.

  9. 58'
    Chicago Fire

    Yellow card for Andrew Gutman, of Chicago Fire.

    Yellow #4 in the competition
  10. 65'
    New England Rev.

    New England Rev. make a substitution.

  11. 67'
    Chicago Fire

    Chicago Fire make two changes at once.

  12. 68'
    Chicago Fire

    Substitution for Chicago Fire.

  13. 75'
    New England Rev.

    Switch for New England Rev..

  14. 79'
    New England Rev.

    Yellow card for Ethan Kohler, of New England Rev..

  15. 79'
    Chicago Fire

    Substitution for Chicago Fire.

  16. 86'
    New England Rev.

    Change for New England Rev..

  17. 87'
    New England Rev.

    New England Rev. make a substitution.

  18. FT New England Rev. 1-0 Chicago Fire

    Final whistle! New England Rev. take the match: New England Rev. 1-0 Chicago Fire.

Where they stand

Group A
Team MP GD Pts
1 Nashville SC 30 +41 67
2 Inter Miami 30 +22 55
3 New England Rev. 30 +8 52
4 Chicago Fire 30 +8 48
5 Charlotte FC 30 +8 47
6 Philadelphia Union 30 +13 46
7 Orlando City 30 -12 41
8 New York Red Bulls 30 -17 36
9 FC Cincinnati 29 -10 36
10 Toronto FC 30 -9 36
11 Columbus Crew 30 -1 35
12 New York City FC 30 +2 34
13 DC United 29 -14 33
14 Atlanta United 30 -14 30
15 CF Montréal 30 -24 25

New England Rev. moved into third place in the MLS 2026 standings with this victory. The win allowed the home side to reach 52 points. Chicago Fire remained in fourth place as they finished their 30th match with 48 points.

Head to head

Head-to-head record · last 19 matches
6New England Rev. won
10Draws
3Chicago Fire won
Goals in the head-to-head30 – 32
Matches19
Last win for New England Rev.10/2026
Last win for Chicago Fire09/2025

Latest matchups

17/10/26Major League SoccerNew England Rev.1–0Chicago Fire
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18/10/25Major League SoccerNew England Rev.2–2Chicago Fire
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20/5/25US Open CupNew England Rev.1–3Chicago Fire
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5/5/24Major League SoccerChicago Fire0–1New England Rev.
23/3/24Major League SoccerNew England Rev.1–1Chicago Fire
24/9/23Major League SoccerChicago Fire2–2New England Rev.
27/5/23Major League SoccerNew England Rev.3–3Chicago Fire
9/10/22Major League SoccerChicago Fire1–1New England Rev.
31/8/22Major League SoccerNew England Rev.0–0Chicago Fire
16/10/21Major League SoccerNew England Rev.2–2Chicago Fire
22/9/21Major League SoccerChicago Fire2–3New England Rev.
18/4/21Major League SoccerChicago Fire2–2New England Rev.
6/9/20Major League SoccerChicago Fire1–2New England Rev.

Who scored in these meetings

Carles Gil 4
Hugo Cuypers 3 Philip Zinckernagel 3 Dor Turgeman 2 Peyton Miller 2 Maren Haile-Selassie 2

69 1 · in 18 meetings

Then they play

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