It’s the Portland Timbers versus the Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field on August 16, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
- Streaming: Apple TV
How to Watch Portland Timbers vs. Chicago Fire FC on August 16, 2026
You can watch the Chicago Fire FC take on the Portland Timbers live on DIRECTV on Apple TV on August 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET.
Portland Timbers (7-3-8) at Chicago Fire FC (9-2-6) — Match Preview
The Portland Timbers travel to Soldier Field to face Chicago Fire FC on August 16, 2026, with Chicago’s 9-2-6 record putting the Fire fourth in MLS against Portland’s 7-3-8 mark, good for eighth. Kevin Kelsy has carried Portland’s attack with 9 goals in 18 appearances, and he will need to match a Chicago side built around Hugo Cuypers, who has been even more prolific with 13 goals in just 11 outings. Philip Zinckernagel adds a second layer to the Fire attack, pairing 5 goals with 8 assists across 17 matches, while Portland counters through David Da Costa, whose 6 assists in 15 appearances make him the engine of the Timbers’ buildup play. Kristoffer Velde rounds out Portland’s attacking options with 4 goals and 6 assists in 17 matches, giving the Timbers more than one way to trouble the Fire backline. Andrew Gutman has chipped in 3 assists from the back for Chicago in 13 appearances, a reminder that the Fire look to create in numbers even from deep positions.
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What Time is the Chicago Fire FC vs. Portland Timbers Match Today?
The Portland Timbers vs. Chicago Fire FC match starts at 6:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Portland Timbers vs. Chicago Fire FC?
You can watch Portland Timbers vs. Chicago Fire FC on Apple TV.
Players to Watch: Portland Timbers vs. Chicago Fire FC
Portland Timbers
Kevin Kelsy — F. Kelsy leads the Timbers up top with 9 goals in 18 appearances this season, a total that makes him Portland’s most consistent source of goals. Defenses that sit off him have paid for it, and Chicago will need its back line locked in from the opening whistle.
David Da Costa — M. In central midfield, Da Costa has quietly built a season around service rather than scoring, setting up teammates for 6 assists in 15 appearances. He is the player most likely to turn a half-chance for Kelsy or Velde into a real one.
Kristoffer Velde — F. Velde gives Portland a second scoring outlet, contributing 4 goals and 6 assists across 17 matches. That combination of finishing and creating spreads the Timbers’ attacking threat beyond a single name.
Chicago Fire FC
Hugo Cuypers — F. Cuypers has been the story of Chicago’s season, scoring 13 goals in just 11 appearances for one of the sharpest finishing rates in MLS. Soldier Field has become a difficult place for visiting defenses with him leading the line.
Philip Zinckernagel — F. Zinckernagel pairs his own 5 goals with 8 assists over 17 matches, giving the Fire scoring and creation from the same wide role. His combination play alongside Cuypers has been central to Chicago’s push up the table.
Andrew Gutman — D. Gutman has added 3 assists in 13 appearances from Chicago’s back line, an attacking wrinkle that lets the Fire generate width even when their front two are shut down. His overlapping runs are one more problem for Portland’s shape to solve.
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