Nashville SC are back at Geodis Park tomorrow. After last weekend's concerning performance in Seattle, they're looking to get back on track against the Chicago Fire.
The Fire are in a remarkably similar position to Nashville. With the hire of Gregg Berhalter in a dual head coach and general manager role, both Nashville and Chicago have turned to former US Men's National team coaches to try and rebuild struggling clubs. BJ Callaghan served under Berhalter for five years as an assistant, and the two remain close.
The two clubs have had eerily similar starts to the season, too. Both had a loss and a draw in their first two matches, followed by three consecutive wins and coming down to earth a bit in the last four matches. Just a single point separates the two clubs, who will likely be fighting for similar playoff spots towards the end of the year. It's early in the season to call this match a six-pointer, but a win here is crucial for both clubs.
Match info
Teams: Nashville SC vs Chicago Fire
Referees: Rosendo Mendoza (REF), Walt Heatherly (AR1), Diego Blas (AR2), Nabil Bensalah (4th), Michael Radchuk (VAR), Tom Felice (AVAR)
Odds: NSH (-115), Draw (+275), CHI (+245)
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm CT, Geodis Park, Nashville, TN
TV: MLS Season Pass – Apple TV
TV Commentary: Tony Husband & Ross Smith (English), Alejandro
Figueredo & Tony Cherchi (Spanish)
Radio: 104.5 The Zone
Radio Commentary: Lucas Panzica & Eddie Carvacho
Forecast: 76º/61º. 69º at kickoff. Partly cloudy. 3-8 mph winds. 0% chance of rain. 71% humidity.
Head-to-head
Meetings: 7
Nashville wins: 4
Nashville goals: 13
Draws: 2
Chicago wins: 1
Chicago goals: 3
Last meeting: CHI 0-3 NSH (October 19, 2024)
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The numbers
Standings: 8th (East) |12 points | 3W-3D-3L | +1 GD
Goal leaders: Hugo Cuypers (6), Brian Gutiérrez (3)
Assist leaders: Jonathan Bamba (5), Philip Zinckernagel (3)
Last match: 3-2 loss vs FC Cincinnati
Data Power Rankings: 15th (20.44 score)
Chicago Fire snapshot
The Chicago Fire have struggled for consistency so far under Gregg Berhalter. Their attacking play has certainly improved, with striker Hugo Cuypers's six goals already exemplifying that. New Designated Player Jonathan Bamba has also flourished, logging five assists so far this season and forming a crucial piece of their front three.
