Chicago Fire FC 2–3 FC Cincinnati · SternSports

Chicago Fire FC 2–3 FC Cincinnati · SternSports

Chicago Fire FC

23FT

Cuypers 16', 28'

Evander 24', 31', 90'+7' pen

Top stats

Possession

56%

45%

4.47Expected goals (xG)1.58
33Shots10
10Shots on target4
0Big chances0
0Touches in the opposition box0
430 (85%)Accurate passes356 (85%)
10Corners1

Expected goals

4.47xG1.58
0.00xG open play0.00
0.00xG set play0.00
0.00xG on target (xGOT)0.00
0.00Expected assists (xA)0.00

Shots

33Shots10
10On target4
23Off target6
0Hit the woodwork0
0Big chances missed0
0/1Penalties scored2/1

Passes

506Passes419
430 (85%)Accurate passes356 (85%)
19 (54%)Long balls27 (47%)
10 (37%)Crosses0 (0%)
1Offsides0

Duels

0 (0%)Duels won0 (0%)
0 (0%)Aerials won0 (0%)

Defence

11 (65%)Tackles won5 (56%)
5Interceptions16
13Clearances35
7Blocks4
1Saves8

Discipline

12Fouls5
1Yellow cards3
0Red cards1

Top stats

Possession

56%

45%

4.47Expected goals (xG)1.58
33Shots10
10Shots on target4
0Big chances0
0Touches in the opposition box0
430 (85%)

xG, big chances, touches and duels are ESPN's numbers; other sites' models can differ a little.

Line-ups

Chicago 4-2-3-1Cincinnati 3-4-1-2

Chicago substitutes

Cincinnati substitutes

Stats

Top stats

Possession

56%

45%

4.47Expected goals (xG)1.58
33Shots10
10Shots on target4
0Big chances0

Western Conference

#	Team	P	W	D	L	Goals	GD	Pts
1	VancouverVancouver Whitecaps	30	16	7	7	63:31	+32	55
2	St. LouisSt. Louis CITY SC	30	14	9	7	56:41	+15	51
3	DallasFC Dallas	30	14	9	7	55:47	+8	51
4	San JoseSan Jose Earthquakes	30	13	9	8	52:42	+10	48
5	HoustonHouston Dynamo FC	30	13	8	9	41:39	+2	47
6	LAFCLAFC	31	12	10	9	48:33	+15	46
7	SeattleSeattle Sounders FC	30	11	9	10	39:37	+2	42
8	LA GalaxyLA Galaxy	31	10	10	11	43:52	−9	40
9	ColoradoColorado Rapids	30	11	6	13	41:41	0	39
10	Salt LakeReal Salt Lake	30	10	6	14	45:48	−3	36
11	PortlandPortland Timbers	30	9	7	14	51:56	−5	34
12	San DiegoSan Diego FC	30	8	10	12	53:56	−3	34
13	MinnesotaMinnesota United FC	30	8	10	12	47:55	−8	34
14	AustinAustin FC	30	7	10	13	38:56	−18	31
15	Kansas CitySporting Kansas City	30	6	4	20	36:75	−39	22

Commentary

Match ends, Chicago Fire FC 2, FC Cincinnati 3.
90'+13'
Second Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 2, FC Cincinnati 3.
90'+13'
Attempt missed. Djé D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Andrew Gutman.
90'+12'
Andrei Chirila (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card.
90'+10'
Attempt missed. Jason Shokalook (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from very close range is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel.
90'+10'
Attempt missed. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jonathan Bamba with a cross.
90'+8'
Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Jason Shokalook replaces Jonathan Dean.
90'+7'
Goal! Chicago Fire FC 2, FC Cincinnati 3. Evander (FC Cincinnati) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
90'+6'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
90'+3'
Delay in match because of an injury Pavel Bucha (FC Cincinnati).
90'+3'
Djé D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+3'
Penalty FC Cincinnati. Pavel Bucha draws a foul in the penalty area.
90'+3'
Penalty conceded by Djé D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC) after a foul in the penalty area.
90'+2'
Attempt missed. Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left following a set piece situation.
90'+1'
Attempt blocked. Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

90'+1'
Penalty saved. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot saved in the bottom left corner by Roman Celentano (FC Cincinnati).
90'
Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
90'
Ayoub Lajhar (FC Cincinnati) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'
Penalty Chicago Fire FC. Philip Zinckernagel draws a foul in the penalty area.
90'
Penalty conceded by Ayoub Lajhar (FC Cincinnati) after a foul in the penalty area.
88'
Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Ayoub Lajhar replaces Bryan Ramírez.
87'
Attempt missed. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Anton Salétros with a cross following a corner.

Top stats

Possession

56%

45%

4.47Expected goals (xG)1.58
33Shots10
10Shots on target4

Match facts

Kick-off: 3 May 2026, 02:30
Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 18’639

Match report on ESPN: Evander hat trick gives Cincy thrilling win over Chicago

Form

ChicagoWonDrew WonLostLost
CincinnatiDrew Drew

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Table

Eastern Conference

#	Team	P	W	D	L	Goals	GD	Pts
1	VancouverVancouver Whitecaps	30	16	7	7	63:31	+32	55
2	St. LouisSt. Louis CITY SC	30	14	9	7	56:41	+15	51
3	DallasFC Dallas	30	14	9	7	55:47	+8	51
4	San JoseSan Jose Earthquakes	30	13	9	8	52:42	+10	48
5	HoustonHouston Dynamo FC	30	13	8	9	41:39	+2	47
6	LAFCLAFC	31	12	10	9	48:33	+15	46
7	SeattleSeattle Sounders FC	30	11	9	10	39:37	+2	42
8	LA GalaxyLA Galaxy	31	10	10	11	43:52	−9	40
9	ColoradoColorado Rapids	30	11	6	13	41:41	0	39
10	Salt LakeReal Salt Lake	30	10	6	14	45:48	−3	36
11	PortlandPortland Timbers	30	9	7	14	51:56	−5	34
12	San DiegoSan Diego FC	30	8	10	12	53:56	−3	34
13	MinnesotaMinnesota United FC	30	8	10	12	47:55	−8	34
14	AustinAustin FC	30	7	10	13	38:56	−18	31
15	Kansas CitySporting Kansas City	30	6	4	20	36:75	−39	22

Head to head

Last 5 meetings

Chicago wins: 1
Draws: 1
Cincinnati wins: 3

Earlier meetings

19 AprFT
FC Cincinnati3
Chicago Fire FC3

Western Conference

#	Team	P	W	D	L	Goals	GD	Pts
1	Vancouver	30	16	7	7	63:31	+32	55
2	St. Louis	30	14	9	7	56:41	+15	51
3	Dallas	30	14	9	7	55:47	+8	51
4	San Jose	30	13	9	8	52:42	+10	48
5	Houston	30	13	8	9	41:39	+2	47
6	LAFC	31	12	10	9	48:33	+15	46
7	Seattle	30	11	9	10	39:37	+2	42
8	LA Galaxy	31	10	10	11	43:52	−9	40