A potential Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs preview awaits when Eastern Conference contenders Chicago Fire FC host the New England Revolution on Sunday.
Standings
- 3rd in Eastern Conference
- 40 points (12W-8L-4D)
Last game
New England leapfrogged Chicago in the Eastern Conference table with a dramatic 2-1 victory at New York City FC on Wednesday night.
Revs captain Carles Gil opened the scoring from the penalty spot before recent addition Dániel Gazdag netted his first goal for the club in second-half stoppage time to secure three points.
Players to watch
- Carles Gil: A former Landon Donovan MLS MVP, the team's leading scorer (10g/8a) is at the heart of everything in attack.
- Jack Harrison: The former NYCFC standout and Premier League winger has returned to MLS in peak form, contributing six assists in six starts for New England.
- Peyton Miller: Recently earning a contract extension in New England, the homegrown US youth international is a cornerstone on the left side.
- Matt Turner: Coming off his second consecutive World Cup with the USMNT, the former MLS Goalkeeper of the Year recently renewed his loan from Lyon.
Need to know
Gil, now the 20th player in MLS history with at least 150 league goal contributions, has been gifted with more attacking partners via the transfer market.
Jack Harrison is the Revs' newest Designated Player, arriving in late July from EPL side Leeds United. Just after Deadline Day, Gazdag was signed following his mutual contract termination with the Columbus Crew.
Crucially, Harrison and Gazdag have both hit the ground running. Those newcomers will be key if New England earn a home playoff spot and return to the postseason under first-year head coach Marko Mitrović.
