# Fire clinch playoff berth despite loss

> Chicago Fire secure playoff spot after loss to Revolution.
- Title: Fire clinch playoff berth despite loss · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: Chicago Fire secure playoff spot after loss to Revolution. Chicago Fire clinched a second straight playoff berth despite losing to New England Revolution.
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/fire/2026/10/17/fire-clinch-playoff-berth-despite-loss-to-revolution
- Published: 2026-10-18T02:57:57.981+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chicago fire, new england revolution, playoff berth, soccer, chicago, revolution, fire, news, local
## Fire clinch playoff berth
Chicago Fire clinched a second straight playoff berth in two seasons under Gregg Berhalter despite loss to New England Revolution.
## Revolution win 1-0
New England Revolution beat Chicago Fire 1-0 with Matt Polster scoring in the 26th minute.
## Polster scores
Matt Polster scored his second goal this season with assists from Carles Gil and Peyton Miller.
## Turner's clean sheet
Matt Turner made six saves for his sixth clean sheet in 30 starts this season.
## Fire's road record
Chicago Fire dropped to 5-5-5 on the road after losing two straight games.
## Revolution's home record
New England Revolution improved to 10-3-2 at home with a win over Chicago Fire.
## Key takeaway

Chicago Fire clinched a second straight playoff berth despite losing to New England Revolution.