League-position context
New England Revolution rank1st
Chicago Fire rank22nd
New England Revolution points73
Chicago Fire points34
New England Revolution: #1 ยท 73 pts ยท GD +24
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 22 pts above the play-off edge. 42 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Chicago Fire: #22 ยท 34 pts ยท GD -18
27 pts off the top 2. 17 pts off the play-off line. 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
39-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.