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Chicago vs Seattle Sounders match
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The gist
Chicago Fire (11-6-3, 36 pts) face Seattle Sounders (7-9-4, 25 pts) at Lumen Field on Aug 29. Seattle seeks first league win in 100+ days; Fire bring four-game unbeaten streak.
Background
The match is an MLS regular-season fixture with contrasting fortunes. Chicago Fire sit third in the Eastern Conference with 36 points and are unbeaten in four league games, while Seattle Sounders are 13th in the West with 25 points and have not won a league match since May 13, a span of over 100 days. The game also marks the debut of Robert Lewandowski at Lumen Field for Chicago, adding star power to the encounter.
How it unfolded
- May 13, 2026Seattle Sounders last won a league game, beating San Jose Earthquakes.
- Aug 26, 2026Seattle Sounders publish a preview for the match, noting it's their first and only regular-season meeting with Chicago Fire.
- Aug 28, 2026Squawka preview notes Seattle have no fresh fitness concerns and Chicago also have a clean bill of health.
- Aug 29, 2026Match kicks off at 3:30 p.m. CT at Lumen Field; Chicago Fire are unbeaten in four league games, while Seattle seek their first league win in over 100 days.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Squawka predicts Seattle to edge it 2-1, citing their attacking numbers despite lower league position.
- Model
- Men in Red 97's model gives Chicago a 43% chance of victory versus Seattle's 34%, making Fire favorites.