League-position context
Philadelphia Union rank1st
Chicago Fire rank22nd
Philadelphia Union points40
Chicago Fire points20
Philadelphia Union: #1 ยท 40 pts ยท GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Chicago Fire: #22 ยท 20 pts ยท GD -3
19 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 1 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.