Chicago Fire vs Charlotte

Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 03:30Soldier Field, ChicagoJon Freemon, USA

Summary

Match report

Chicago Fire vs Charlotte in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 18) ended in a 2-1 win for Chicago Fire. It was 1-1 at half-time. Chicago Fire came from a goal down to win.

R. Lewandowski scored both of Chicago Fire’s goals, in the 20th and 68th minutes. Charlotte’s goal came from P. Biel in the 18th minute. R. Lewandowski was the highest-rated player on the pitch (9.6).

Player of the match

R. Lewandowski

Chicago Fire96'2Rating 9.6

Key stats

All stats

46%Possession54%

1.59Expected goals (xG)0.83
14Total shots14
5Shots on target1
8Corners6
3Yellow cards0

Live commentary

It's all over: Chicago Fire beat Charlotte 2-1. In numbers: possession Chicago Fire 46%, Charlotte 54%; shots 14 (5 on target) to 14 (1 on target)
90+5'
Booking: Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire) for dissent
88'
Double substitution, Chicago Fire: D. D'Avilla replaces M. Pineda, R. Lod on for M. Haile-Selassie
86'
Double substitution, Charlotte: I. Toklomati comes on for A. Goodwin, L. de la Torre on for B. Bronico
77'
Substitution, Charlotte: L. Abada replaces R. Aloko
74'
Substitution, Chicago Fire: J. Bamba replaces P. Dithejane
69'
Substitution, Charlotte: D. Schnegg makes way for H. Toffolo
68'
Goal! R. Lewandowski puts Chicago Fire ahead after trailing (2-1), assisted by R. Lod – his second of the match
59'
Yellow card: Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire) for a foul
We're back under way for the second half
Half-time: level at 1-1
20'
Goal! R. Lewandowski pulls Chicago Fire level (1-1), assisted by P. Zinckernagel
18'
Goal! P. Biel puts Charlotte ahead (1-0), set up by I. Toklomati
10'
Booking: Anton Salétros (Chicago Fire)
Kick-off! Chicago Fire vs Charlotte is under way. Chicago Fire line up in a 4-4-2, Charlotte in a 4-3-3

Lineups

Chicago FireCoach: Mario BarcenaAverage rating 7.14-4-2

Chicago Fire – Starting XI (4-4-2)

1C. BradyGoalkeeper – Rating 6.2
2L. BarrosoDefender – Rating 6.9
16J. WatermanDefender – Rating 7.2, Yellow card 59'
3J. ElliottDefender – Captain, Rating 7.5
15A. GutmanDefender – Rating 6.6
11P. ZinckernagelMidfielder – Rating 7.6, Assist
42D. D'AvillaMidfielder – Rating 7.2, On 88'
6A. SaletrosMidfielder – Rating 6.9, Yellow card 10'
19J. BambaMidfielder – Rating 6.9, On 74'
9R. LewandowskiForward – Player of the match, Rating 9.6, Goal 20' 68', Yellow card 90+5'
17R. LodForward – Rating 7.2, Assist, On 88'