Competition table context for the two teams in this matchup.
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The standings tab adds table context for Chicago Fire vs New York City FC in MLS (USA). It is tied to MLS (USA), Regular Season - 28 on 10 Oct 2026, so the team positions can be read beside the fixture result, stats and match timeline. The table context was last refreshed on 28 Sept 2026.
Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference: ranked 5, 26 matches played, 42 points, goal difference 8, and form WLLDD (Promotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)).
New York City FC in Eastern Conference: ranked 9, 27 matches played, 33 points, goal difference 5, and form DLWLD (Promotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)).
Chicago Fire hold a 9 points edge over New York City FC and Chicago Fire also have the better goal difference in the table context for this fixture. That makes the standings tab useful for checking whether the matchup carries pressure from qualification position, points gap or goal-difference movement.