"Gregg Berhalter has set his sights on the playoffs as the Chicago Fire return to Soldier Field this Saturday for the first time since July, as they host fellow playoff-chasers New York City FC. Currently, the Fire sit two points behind NYCFC in the Eastern Conference, with the sides ninth and eighth, respectively. The Fire, who are coming off the back of a 3-2 win over the New England Revolution, are unbeaten in six of their last seven games."
"Meanwhile, NYCFC lost last time out, falling to a 2-1 home defeat to D.C. United, despite taking the lead inside 20 minutes. However, Pascal Jansen's side were unbeaten in their five MLS outings prior to that loss, winning four and drawing one. Inter Miami aside, NYCFC have at least a game or more in hand on the teams above them as they seek to bridge the gap."
Gregg Berhalter targets the playoffs as Chicago Fire return to Soldier Field to host New York City FC. The Fire sit two points behind NYCFC in the Eastern Conference, occupying ninth place to NYCFC's eighth. Chicago are unbeaten in six of seven and most recently beat the New England Revolution 3-2. Both clubs, alongside the Columbus Crew, contest the final three Eastern Conference playoff spots. NYCFC suffered a 2-1 home loss to D.C. United after a five-match unbeaten run. Philip Zinckernagel has 12 goals and 13 assists for Chicago this season.
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