LEAGUES CUP 2023
Chicago Fire vs Club América: times, how to watch on TV, stream online | 2023 Leagues Cup
Goals from Xherdan Shaquiri fired Chicago into the Round of 32 but they face a tough test against André Jardine’s América.
The Leagues Cup continues on Friday night as Chicago Fire host Club América at the SeatGeek Stadium.
Chicago have made it through to the Round of 32 despite their mixed form in MLS this year. Predictably, the talents of former Liverpool and Bayern Munich forward Xherdan Shaqiri has been responsible for the bulk of their goals
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Like Chicago, Club América also possess a talismanic attacker in Mexican forward Henry Martín. After his goal-scoring exploits last season the 30-year-old now captains América and he will be eager to prove his talents against teams from north of the border.
You can watch a live stream of Chicago vs América on AppleTV, which offers users a free trial.
What time does Chicago vs América start?
The game between Chicago and América will be played on Friday, August 4 with kick off at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT.
How can I watch Chicago vs América?
The following channels will be broadcasting the game live in the US: MLS League Pass
You can watch a live stream of Chicago vs América on AppleTV, which offers users a free trial.
Form guide for Chicago vs América
Let's have a look at the most recent games for these two teams:
Chicago Fire
- July 2023: Puebla 1-1 Chicago Fire
- July 2023: Chicago Fire 1-0 Toronto
- July 2023: Chicago Fire 3-0 Montreal
- July 2023: Chicago Fire 1-0 Nashville
- July 2023: Orlando 3-1 Chicago Fire
América:
- March 2023: América 2-1 Tijuana
- June 2023: América 0-1 Monterrey
- June 2023: Cruz Azul 1-3 América
- July 2023: América 4-0 St. Louis
- July 2023: América 1-4 Columbus
Chicago vs América prediction
Chicago have the home advantage for this Round of 32 fixture and will hope that their fervent support can make the difference against one of the best teams in Mexico. Club América narrowly missed out on top spot in Liga MX last season and will want to build momentum under new coach André Jardine.
América are the most successful team in the history of the CONCACAF Champions League (formerly known as the Champions Cup) and they will want to reiterate their reputation as one of the continent’s finest teams by winning the inaugural edition of the expanded Leagues Cup.
Prediction: Chicago Fire 1-2 Club América