Thank you all!
Thank you all for joining us in this intense duel with an exciting ending, it has been a pleasure to be with all of you, see you all again!
END OF THE GAME | ANOTHER PRESEASON WIN FOR THE CHICAGO FIRE
⏱️ 87'
We are entering the last minutes
🔄 83'
More changes for Austin. Micah Burton replaces Chris Garcia.
Triple change at Austin FC
77‘ | Another set of changes:
➡️ Cheick Touré
⬅️ Jon Gallagher
➡️ Valentin Noël
⬅️ Dani Pereira
➡️ Jimmy Farkarlun
⬅️ Ethan Finlay#AustinFC x @StDavidsHC — Austin FC (@AustinFC) February 7, 2024
⚽ GOOOOOAAALLL
CHICAGO FIRE GOAL. WOOTEN GOAL.
Wooten puts the Chicago Fire ahead on the scoreboard in the final stretch of the match.
⏱️ 67'
Both teams seek to break the 0-0 deadlock and keep attacking
⏱️ 60'
We have reached the hour mark and the score is still goalless.
⏱️ 52'
Chicago Fire free-kick by Maren, which is headed over the goal.
Some images of the first part
Hard work out in the Valley.#AustinFC x @StDavidsHC pic.twitter.com/5rPRLAtwjj — Austin FC (@AustinFC) February 7, 2024
⏱️ 46'
Double changes for Austin. Hector Jimenez and Matt Hedges replace Leo Väisänen and Žan Kolmanič.
HALF TIME
First half ends goalless between Austin FC and Chicago Fire
⏱️ 39'
Good save by Brad Stuver, leaving the score 0-0.
⏱️ 35'
We are entering the last ten minutes of the first half.
⏱️ 28'
Omari's shot from the edge of the area is deflected by a defender.
⏱️ 23'
Koutsias arrived inside the box, but the Austin goalkeeper made the save.
⏱️ 17'
Austin's Emi Rigoni's shot is saved by the opposing goalkeeper
United
Austin FC starters before the match
⏱️ 7'
Very little in this start of the game. Both teams are well positioned on the pitch.
⏱️ 1'
THE MATCH BEGINS
Confirmed teams
These are the rosters for Chicago Fire and Austin
They heat up
At this moment the protagonists are warming up before the start of the match.
Kickoff. 🔜 #AustinFC x @StDavidsHC pic.twitter.com/WZ2wEvdzFr
— Austin FC (@AustinFC) February 7, 2024
Chicago Fire Friendlies
Chicago Fire 5-1 Loudoun City | January 23th
New York Red Bulls vs Chicago Fire | January 27th
Austin FC Friendlies
Austin FC 1-1 Philadelphia Union | 24 January
Austin FC 2-1 Cincinnati | 26 January
Austin FC 2-2 Louisville City | 3 February
Chicago Fire Announcement
The match will not be broadcast but both teams will announce what is happening.
Our match will not be streamed today, but Admin's got you covered on updates, so set those notifications! 🔔
— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) February 7, 2024
Already
Images of the arrival of the Austin players at the stadium where the match is to be played
Llegamos a Coachella. ☀️🌴#AustinFC x @StDavidsHC pic.twitter.com/sQNvLPIqKO
— Austin FC (@AustinFC) February 7, 2024
Chicago Fire Schedule
Here are Chicago Fire's four scheduled games before the start of the season
WE RETURN
In a few minutes the match between Austin FC and Chicago Fire will kick off, both the preview and the minute by minute of the match can be followed here on VAVEL.
Stay tuned to follow Austin FC vs Chicago Fire
In a few moments we will share with you the starting rosters for Austin FC vs Chicago Fire as well as the latest information from the Empire Polo Club. Stay tuned to VAVEL's minute-by-minute online coverage of the match.
Where to watch Austin FC vs Chicago Fire?
If you want to watch the Austin FC vs Chicago Fire match, it will not be available on TV.
If you want to watch it online, VAVEL is your best option.
What time is the Austin FC vs Chicago Fire in friendly match?
This is the kick-off time of the match in several countries:
Argentina: 5 p.m.
Australia: 7 a.m.
Bolivia: 4 p.m.
Brazil: 5 p.m.
Chile: 5 p.m.
Colombia: 15 hours
Ecuador: 15 hours
Spain: 22 hours
United States (New York): 5 p.m.
United States (Los Angeles): 13 hours
India: 2 hours
Japan: 5 hours
Mexico: 15 hours
Nigeria: 21 hours
Paraguay: 17 hours
Peru: 15 hours
United Kingdom: 20 hours
Watch out for this Chicago Fire player
Xherdan Shaquiri, 32-year-old midfielder and Switzerland legend. The 32-year-old right winger has experience with teams such as Liverpool, Stoke City, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich or Lyon. In his second season with the Chicago Fire, he has seven goals and six assists in 34 appearances. He scored his team's first goal of the preseason, opening the 5-1 drubbing of Loudoun.
Watch out for this Austin FC player
Sebastián Driussi, 27-year-old Argentine playmaker, who scored 13 goals and four assists in 30 games last season. A player with experience in European soccer, as he was in Zenit and also in Argentine soccer where he started his career, playing for River Plate. In this preseason he managed to score in his team's victory against Cincinnati.
News - Chicago Fire
They finished the season with two losses after losing to New York City and Charlotte. They finished second to last in the MLS Eastern Conference with 40 points. Six more than Inter Miami, and three points away from the Playoffs. Their preseason began with a 5-1 thrashing of Loudoun, while in the second match they were held to a 2-2 draw by the New York Red Bulls.
News - Austin FC
Last season they did not have a good final stretch in MLS, winning only one of their last 11 matches. They also failed to qualify for the round of 32 in the League Cup. They finished the season in the American league in 12th position in the Western Conference with 39 points, that is to say in the penultimate position. In this preseason they have played three matches where they drew against Philadelphia Union and Louisville City, while they beat Cincinnati 2-1.
Background
There is only one previous duel between these two American teams and that was last May in the round of 16 of the US Open Cup where the Chicago Fire won 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.
The Stadium
The match will be played at the Empire Polo Club.
Preview of the match
Austin FC and Chicago Fire will meet this Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in a friendly match.
Welcome to VAVEL.COM's coverage of Austin FC vs Chicago Fire in a friendly match.
My name is Manuel Carmona Hidalgo and I will be your host for this match. We will provide you with pre-match analysis and news here on VAVEL.