Detroit City 1-2 Chicago Fire
Updated
Chicago Fire won: Detroit City 1-2 Chicago Fire in the U.S. Open Cup (Round 1/16) on Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at Keyworth Stadium, Hamtramck, Michigan. Detroit City goals: Darren Smith 79'. Chicago Fire goals: Jason Shokalook 34', Jason Shokalook 36'. Sent off: Puso Dithejane (80'). Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Jason Shokalook (8.8).
Match report
Chicago Fire beat Detroit City 2-1
Chicago Fire edged Detroit City 2-1 away from home at Keyworth Stadium on Tuesday 14 April in the U.S. Open Cup.
Jason Shokalook put Chicago Fire ahead on 34' (0-1), added another on 36' (0-2) and Darren Smith pulled one back for Detroit City on 79' (1-2).
Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire) was sent off on 80'.
Detroit City had 47% of the ball, shots were 15-6 (2-3 on target).
Jason Shokalook (Chicago Fire FC) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 6,229. Referee: Abdou Ndiaye.
Match stats
| Detroit City | Chicago Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Total shots | 15 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 17 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 295 (77%) | 341 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total shots | 15 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 4 |
| Shots outside box | 6 | 2 |
Lineups
Detroit City (4-2-3-1): Carlos Herrera, Haruki Yamazaki, Devon Amoo-Mensah, Callum Montgomery, Tommy Silva, Abdoulaye Diop, Kobe Hernández-Foster, Jeciel Cedeño, Maxi Rodriguez, Alassane Diouf, Darren Smith
Chicago Fire (4-3-3): Chris Brady, Jonathan Dean, Joel Waterman, Jack Elliott, Viktor Radojević, Sergio Oregel, Mauricio Pineda, Dawid Poręba, Philip Zinckernagel, Jason Shokalook, Puso Dithejane
Key events
- 34' · Goal · Jason Shokalook (Chicago Fire)
- 36' · Goal · Jason Shokalook (Chicago Fire)
- 79' · Goal · Darren Smith (Detroit City)
- 80' · Red card · Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 2012: Detroit City 9, draws 3, Chicago Fire 8.
Questions
Who won Detroit City vs Chicago Fire?
Chicago Fire won, 1-2 (U.S. Open Cup) on Tue, 14 Apr 2026.
When and where is Detroit City vs Chicago Fire?
Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 23:30 UTC at Keyworth Stadium, Hamtramck, Michigan, U.S. Open Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Detroit City and Chicago Fire?
In 20 league meetings since 2012: Detroit City 9 wins, 3 draws, Chicago Fire 8 wins (goals 24-25).