Playoff Scenarios

How Chicago Fire FC can clinch playoffs vs. Inter Miami

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Chicago Fire FC can clinch an Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot when they visit Inter Miami CF on Tuesday evening (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+).

Consequently, the New York Red Bulls can be eliminated if Chicago clinch the Eastern Conference's ninth and final postseason place.

  • In head coach Gregg Berhalter's opening season, Chicago are nearing their first playoff berth since 2017.
  • New York hold a league-record 15-year playoff streak. They were runners-up in MLS Cup 2024.

Chicago will clinch a berth in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs if:

  1. Chicago win at Miami
ELIMINATION SCENARIOS

New York will be eliminated in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs if:

  1. Chicago win at Miami