Chicago Fire 2-1 Charlotte FC
Updated
Chicago Fire won: Chicago Fire 2-1 Charlotte FC in the MLS on Sun, 2 Aug 2026 at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois. Chicago Fire goals: Robert Lewandowski 20', Robert Lewandowski 68'. Charlotte FC goals: Pep Biel 18'. Expected goals: 0.94-0.78. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Philip Zinckernagel (9).
Match report
Chicago Fire beat Charlotte FC 2-1
Chicago Fire came from behind to beat Charlotte FC 2-1 at Soldier Field on Sunday 2 August in MLS.
Pep Biel put Charlotte FC ahead on 18' (0-1), Robert Lewandowski levelled for Chicago Fire on 20' (1-1) and added another on 68' (2-1).
Chicago Fire had 46% of the ball, shots were 14-14 (5-1 on target) and expected goals finished 0.94-0.78.
Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 32,183. Referee: Jon Freemon.
Match stats
| Chicago Fire | Charlotte FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.94 | 0.78 |
| Total shots | 14 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 25 |
| Big chances | 1 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 407 (88%) | 481 (91%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0 |
| Corners | 8 | 6 |
| Total shots | 14 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 9 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 7 |
Lineups
Chicago Fire (4-4-2): Chris Brady, Leonardo Barroso, Joel Waterman, Jack Elliott, Andrew Gutman, Philip Zinckernagel, Djé D'Avilla, Anton Salétros, Jonathan Bamba, Robert Lewandowski, Robin Lod
Charlotte FC (4-3-3): Kristijan Kahlina, Nathan Byrne, Morrison Agyemang, Henry Kessler, Harry Toffolo, Luca de la Torre, Ashley Westwood, Djibril Diani, Pep Biel, Idan Toklomati, Liel Abada
Key events
- 10' · Yellow card · Anton Salétros (Chicago Fire)
- 18' · Goal · Pep Biel (Charlotte FC)
- 20' · Goal · Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire)
- 59' · Yellow card · Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire)
- 68' · Goal · Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire)
- 69' · Substitution · David Schnegg for Harry Toffolo (Charlotte FC)
- 74' · Substitution · Puso Dithejane for Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire)
- 77' · Substitution · Rodolfo Aloko for Liel Abada (Charlotte FC)
- 86' · Substitution · Brandt Bronico for Luca de la Torre (Charlotte FC)
- 86' · Substitution · Archie Goodwin for Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC)
- 88' · Substitution · Maren Haile-Selassie for Robin Lod (Chicago Fire)
- 88' · Substitution · Mauricio Pineda for Djé D'Avilla (Chicago Fire)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2022: Chicago Fire 5, draws 0, Charlotte FC 5.
Questions
Who won Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC?
Chicago Fire won, 2-1 (MLS) on Sun, 2 Aug 2026.
When and where is Chicago Fire vs Charlotte FC?
Sun, 2 Aug 2026, 00:30 UTC at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between Chicago Fire and Charlotte FC?
In 10 league meetings since 2022: Chicago Fire 5 wins, 0 draws, Charlotte FC 5 wins (goals 19-18).