Chicago Fire look to extend winning streak against New York Red Bulls

The Chicago Fire, currently second in the Eastern Conference with an 11-6-2 record, are looking to extend their three-game winning streak this Saturday in Harrison, New Jersey. They face the New York Red Bulls, who sit seventh in the conference with a 7-9-4 record. The Red Bulls won the previous encounter between the two sides this season with a 3-1 scoreline. For Chicago, Philip Zinckernagel has recorded five goals and eight assists, while Hugo Cuypers has contributed four goals over his last 10 appearances. The Red Bulls are led by Jorge Antonio Ruvalcaba Castro, who has seven goals this season. According to the Associated Press, Chicago will be without Mbokazi, Chris Mueller, and Andre Franco due to injuries, while AJ Marcucci is sidelined for New York.