Chicago Fire 2-3 FC Cincinnati
Updated
FC Cincinnati won: Chicago Fire 2-3 FC Cincinnati in the MLS on Sun, 3 May 2026 at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois. Chicago Fire goals: Hugo Cuypers 16', Hugo Cuypers 28'. FC Cincinnati goals: Evander Ferreira 24', Evander Ferreira 31', Evander Ferreira 90'+7 (pen). Sent off: Kyle Smith (56'). Expected goals: 4.47-1.58. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Evander Ferreira (9.6).
Match report
FC Cincinnati beat Chicago Fire 3-2
FC Cincinnati came from behind to beat Chicago Fire 3-2 away from home at Soldier Field on Sunday 3 May in MLS.
Hugo Cuypers put Chicago Fire ahead on 16' (1-0), Evander Ferreira levelled for FC Cincinnati on 24' (1-1), Hugo Cuypers restored Chicago Fire's lead on 28' (2-1), Evander Ferreira levelled for FC Cincinnati on 31' (2-2) and added another from the penalty spot on 90+7' (2-3).
Evander Ferreira's 90+7' strike proved decisive.
Kyle Smith (FC Cincinnati) was sent off on 56'.
Chicago Fire had 56% of the ball, shots were 33-10 (10-4 on target) and expected goals finished 4.47-1.58. Chicago Fire created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Evander Ferreira (FC Cincinnati) was player of the match with a 9.6 rating.
Attendance: 18,639. Referee: Joe Dickerson.
Match stats
| Chicago Fire | FC Cincinnati | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.47 | 1.58 |
| Total shots | 33 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 69 | 13 |
| Big chances | 6 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 430 (85%) | 356 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 10 | 1 |
| Total shots | 33 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 16 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 29 | 3 |
Lineups
Chicago Fire (4-3-3): Chris Brady, Jonathan Dean, Jack Elliott, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Andrew Gutman, Anton Salétros, Djé D'Avilla, Robin Lod, Philip Zinckernagel, Hugo Cuypers, Maren Haile-Selassie
FC Cincinnati (3-4-1-2): Roman Celentano, Kyle Smith, Andrei Chirila, Samuel Gidi, Pavel Bucha, Gerardo Valenzuela, Brian Anunga, Bryan Ramírez, Evander Ferreira, Kévin Denkey, Kenji Mboma Dem
Key events
- 16' · Goal · Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire)
- 24' · Goal · Evander Ferreira (FC Cincinnati)
- 28' · Goal · Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire)
- 31' · Goal · Evander Ferreira (FC Cincinnati)
- 46' · Substitution · Nick Hagglund for Brian Anunga (FC Cincinnati)
- 56' · Red card · Kyle Smith (FC Cincinnati)
- 59' · Substitution · Jonathan Bamba for Robin Lod (Chicago Fire)
- 66' · Substitution · Matt Miazga for Gerardo Valenzuela (FC Cincinnati)
- 68' · Yellow card · Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati)
- 77' · Substitution · Tom Barlow for Kenji Mboma Dem (FC Cincinnati)
- 77' · Substitution · Ayoub Jabbari for Kévin Denkey (FC Cincinnati)
- 88' · Substitution · Ayoub Lajhar for Bryan Ramírez (FC Cincinnati)
- 90' · Yellow card · Ayoub Lajhar (FC Cincinnati)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Djé D'Avilla (Chicago Fire)
- 90'+7 · Substitution · Jason Shokalook for Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire)
- 90'+7 · Goal · Evander Ferreira (FC Cincinnati)
- 90'+12 · Yellow card · Andrei Chirila (FC Cincinnati)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 2019: Chicago Fire 4, draws 4, FC Cincinnati 8.
Questions
Who won Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati?
FC Cincinnati won, 2-3 (MLS) on Sun, 3 May 2026.
When and where is Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati?
Sun, 3 May 2026, 00:30 UTC at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between Chicago Fire and FC Cincinnati?
In 16 league meetings since 2019: Chicago Fire 4 wins, 4 draws, FC Cincinnati 8 wins (goals 25-27).