Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati
MLS · 2026 · Matchday 11
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Soldier Field, Chicago
- Referee
- Joseph Dickerson
Match summary
FC Cincinnati beat Chicago Fire 3-2 (MLS 2026, Matchday 11). FC Cincinnati came from behind: they were 0-1 down at one point. Chicago Fire goals: Hugo Cuypers (16', 28'). FC Cincinnati goals: Evander (24', 31', 90' pen). Hugo Cuypers scored twice. Evander scored a hat-trick. Kyle Smith (FC Cincinnati) was sent off (56'). Hugo Cuypers missed a penalty (90+1'). Chicago Fire dominated possession (56%) and shots (33 to 10).
Summary generated automatically from the match data.
Goals
- 16'1-0
Chicago Fire - 24'1-1
FC Cincinnati - 28'2-1
Assist: Philip Zinckernagel
Chicago Fire - 31'2-2
Assist: Kenji Mboma Dem
FC Cincinnati - 90'2-3
Evander (penalty)
FC Cincinnati
Player of the match
Match stats
Chicago FireFC Cincinnati- 56%Possession44%
- 4.47Expected goals (xG)1.58
- 33Shots10
- 10Shots on target4
- 16Shots off target2
- 7Blocked shots4
- 10Corners1
- 506Passes419
- 85%Pass accuracy85%
- 1Saves8
- 12Fouls5
- 1Offsides0
- 1Yellow cards3
- 0Red cards1
Player ratings: top 5
- 1Evander90 min10.0
- 2Roman Celentano90 min9.7
- 3Hugo Cuypers90 min8.9
- 4Philip Zinckernagel90 min7.9
- 5Anton Salétros90 min7.7
Ratings from API-Football.
Lineups
Chicago Fire4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1C. BradyGK
- 24J. DeanDEF
- 3J. ElliottDEF
- 4M. MbokaziDEF
- 15A. GutmanDEF
- 42D. D'AvillaMID
- 6A. SaletrosMID
- 11P. ZinckernagelMID
- 17R. LodMID
- 7M. Haile-SelassieMID
- 9H. CuypersFWD
Substitutes
- 44J. CohenGK
- 16J. WatermanDEF
- 22M. PinedaDEF
- 20J. ShokalookFWD
- 27D. BorsoFWD
- 19J. BambaFWD
- 14V. RadojevicDEF
- 12P. DithejaneFWD
- 35S. OregelMID
Coach: Mario Barcena
FC Cincinnati3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 18R. CelentanoGK
- 24K. SmithDEF
- 88A. ChirilaDEF
- 11S. GidiDEF
- 20P. BuchaMID
- 22G. ValenzuelaMID
- 27T. AnungaMID
- 29B. J. Ramirez LeonMID
- 10EvanderFWD
- 17K. MbomaFWD
- 9K. DenkeyFWD
Substitutes
- 13E. LouroGK
- 21M. MiazgaDEF
- 4N. HagglundDEF
- 66E. EcheniqueFWD
- 99A. JabbariFWD
- 3G. FloresDEF
- 37S. JimenezMID
- 16T. BarlowFWD
- 55A. LajharDEF
Coach: Pat Noonan
Minute by minute
- 16'
Goal
Chicago Fire - 24'
Goal
FC Cincinnati - 28'
Goal · Assist: Philip Zinckernagel
Chicago Fire - 31'
Goal · Assist: Kenji Mboma Dem
FC Cincinnati - 46'
On: Nick Hagglund · Off: Tah Anunga
FC Cincinnati - 56'
Red card
FC Cincinnati - 59'
On: Jonathan Bamba · Off: Robin Lod
Chicago Fire - 66'
On: Matt Miazga · Off: Gerardo Valenzuela
FC Cincinnati - 68'
Yellow card
FC Cincinnati - 77'
On: Ayoub Jabbari · Off: Kévin Denkey
FC Cincinnati - 77'
On: Tom Barlow · Off: Kenji Mboma Dem
FC Cincinnati - 88'
On: Ayoub Lajhar · Off: Bryan Ramirez
FC Cincinnati - 90'
Yellow card
FC Cincinnati - 90'
Penalty goal
FC Cincinnati - 90+1'
Missed penalty
Chicago Fire - 90+3'
Yellow card
Chicago Fire - 90+8'
On: Jason Shokalook · Off: Jonathan Dean
Chicago Fire - 90+12'
Yellow card
FC Cincinnati
Head to head: recent meetings
Full head-to-headStandings
Full tableEastern Conference
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Charlotte | 27 | +9 | 43 |
| 5 | Chicago Fire | 26 | +8 | 42 |
| 6 |  Philadelphia Union | 27 | +10 | 39 |
| … | ||||
| 9 |  New York City FC | 27 | +5 | 33 |
| 10 | FC Cincinnati | 26 | -9 | 33 |
| 11 |  DC United | 26 | -8 | 30 |
Frequently asked questions
How did Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati end?
FC Cincinnati beat Chicago Fire 3-2 (MLS 2026, Matchday 11).
Who scored in Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati?
Chicago Fire goals: Hugo Cuypers (16', 28'). FC Cincinnati goals: Evander (24', 31', 90' pen).
Who was the player of the match in Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati?
Evander (FC Cincinnati) had the highest match rating from API-Football: 10.0.
Where was Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati played?
At Soldier Field, Chicago.