New York City II vs Chicago Fire II: MLS Next Pro Rivalry

New York City II and Chicago Fire II renew a familiar MLS Next Pro rivalry at Belson Stadium with both sides seeking early-season momentum.

The hosts sit on 6 points from 6 matches (ranked 8th in their conference snapshot), with a mixed overall return of 2 wins and 4 losses. Their tail-5 form reads: L-W-L-L-W, underlining inconsistency but also showing they can respond after setbacks. At home, New York City II have been stronger, winning 2 of 3, though they have conceded 7 goals in those fixtures and are still chasing a first clean sheet of the campaign.

Chicago Fire II arrive in better shape, on 10 points from 7 games and ranked 6th. Their last five form line is L-L-W-W-W, pointing to a recent upturn after a shaky spell. Away from home they have taken 2 wins from 3, scoring 4 and conceding just 3, with one clean sheet on the road.

Head-to-head, these sides rarely produce dull contests. The last five meetings have all been high scoring, including a 5-4 New York City II win at SeatGeek Stadium and three draws settled by penalties, two of which New York City II won.

With Chicago Fire II currently more balanced at both ends and carrying stronger recent form, they look slightly better placed to take something from this fixture, though another tight, goal-filled contest is likely.