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Houston Today
By the People, for the People
Houston Dynamo and Chicago Fire Announce 2024 MLS Schedules
Both teams look to build momentum with early-season home matches as MLS continues to grow in popularity.
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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The Houston Dynamo FC and Chicago Fire FC have announced their full 34-game regular season schedules for the 2024 Major League Soccer season. The Dynamo will open their campaign with three consecutive home matches at Shell Energy Stadium, starting with a February 24th contest against Sporting Kansas City. The Fire will open on the road against the Philadelphia Union on February 24th before hosting FC Cincinnati in their home opener on March 2nd, the earliest in franchise history. Both teams are promoting season ticket memberships and highlighting key home matches as they aim to capitalize on increased interest in MLS following the arrival of Lionel Messi.
Why it matters
The release of the 2024 MLS schedules marks an important milestone as the league continues to grow in popularity across North America. Both the Dynamo and Fire will be looking to build momentum with early-season home matches and engage their fan bases, as MLS attracts more international talent and investment and positions itself as a major player in global soccer.
The details
The Houston Dynamo will open their 2024 season with three straight home matches, hosting Sporting Kansas City, the New York Red Bulls, and the Portland Timbers. The team is emphasizing the importance of fan support in creating a strong home atmosphere at Shell Energy Stadium. The Chicago Fire, meanwhile, will open on the road against the Philadelphia Union before hosting FC Cincinnati in their home opener on March 2nd, the earliest in franchise history. Both teams are promoting season ticket memberships and highlighting key home matches as they aim to capitalize on increased interest in MLS.
- The Houston Dynamo's 2024 season will open on Saturday, February 24th.
- The Chicago Fire's 2024 season will open on Saturday, February 24th with a road match against the Philadelphia Union.
- The Chicago Fire's home opener will be on Saturday, March 2nd against FC Cincinnati, the earliest home opener in franchise history.
The players
Houston Dynamo FC
A professional soccer team that plays in Major League Soccer and is based in Houston, Texas.
Chicago Fire FC
A professional soccer team that plays in Major League Soccer and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
What’s next
Both the Houston Dynamo and Chicago Fire will be looking to get off to a strong start in the 2024 MLS season with their early-season home matches. The teams will be focused on engaging their fan bases and building momentum as the league continues to grow in popularity.
The takeaway
The release of the 2024 MLS schedules for the Houston Dynamo and Chicago Fire reflects the league's ongoing expansion and increasing global appeal. Both teams are positioning their early-season home matches as key opportunities to connect with fans and capitalize on the rising interest in professional soccer in North America.
