FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire
MLS · 2026 · Matchday 8
- Kickoff
- Venue
- TQL Stadium, Cincinnati
- Referee
- M. Badawi
Match summary
FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire drew 3-3 (MLS 2026, Matchday 8). It was 1-2 at half-time. FC Cincinnati goals: Tom Barlow (42'), Evander (79' pen) and Dje Tah D'Avilla (86' og). Chicago Fire goals: Hugo Cuypers (26', 48') and Philip Zinckernagel (45' pen). Hugo Cuypers scored twice. FC Cincinnati dominated possession (55%) and shots (23 to 18).
Summary generated automatically from the match data.
Goals
- 26'0-1
Chicago Fire - 42'1-1
FC Cincinnati - 45'1-2
Philip Zinckernagel (penalty)
Chicago Fire - 48'1-3Chicago Fire
- 79'2-3
Evander (penalty)
FC Cincinnati - 86'3-3
Dje Tah D'Avilla (own goal)
FC Cincinnati
Player of the match
Match stats
FC CincinnatiChicago Fire- 55%Possession45%
- 4.12Expected goals (xG)1.75
- 23Shots18
- 9Shots on target6
- 10Shots off target4
- 4Blocked shots8
- 9Corners1
- 483Passes413
- 83%Pass accuracy77%
- 3Saves7
- 11Fouls9
- 1Offsides0
- 4Yellow cards3
Player ratings: top 5
- 1Chris Brady90 min9.2
- 2Hugo Cuypers90 min8.3
- 3Evander90 min8.2
- 4Philip Zinckernagel73 min7.9
- 5Ender Echenique70 min7.5
Ratings from API-Football.
Lineups
FC Cincinnati3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 18R. CelentanoGK
- 4N. HagglundDEF
- 12M. RobinsonDEF
- 3G. FloresDEF
- 66E. EcheniqueMID
- 20P. BuchaMID
- 11S. GidiMID
- 29B. J. Ramirez LeonMID
- 10EvanderFWD
- 17K. MbomaFWD
- 16T. BarlowFWD
Substitutes
- 13E. LouroGK
- 15T. HadebeDEF
- 27T. AnungaMID
- 99A. JabbariFWD
- 2A. PowellDEF
- 24K. SmithDEF
- 22G. ValenzuelaMID
Coach: Pat Noonan
Chicago Fire4-4-2Starting XI
- 1C. BradyGK
- 24J. DeanDEF
- 3J. ElliottDEF
- 4M. MbokaziDEF
- 15A. GutmanDEF
- 11P. ZinckernagelMID
- 6A. SaletrosMID
- 42D. D'AvillaMID
- 7M. Haile-SelassieMID
- 9H. CuypersFWD
- 17R. LodFWD
Substitutes
- 44J. CohenGK
- 16J. WatermanDEF
- 22M. PinedaDEF
- 20J. ShokalookFWD
- 27D. BorsoFWD
- 14V. RadojevicDEF
- 12P. DithejaneFWD
- 29D. PorebaMID
- 35S. OregelMID
Coach: Mario Barcena
Minute by minute
- 7'
Yellow card
FC Cincinnati - 11'
Yellow card
FC Cincinnati - 26'
Goal
Chicago Fire - 42'
Goal
FC Cincinnati - 45'
Penalty goal
Chicago Fire - 46'
On: Teenage Hadebe · Off: Gilberto Flores
FC Cincinnati - 48'
Goal
Chicago Fire - 64'
On: Alvas Powell · Off: Miles Robinson
FC Cincinnati - 70'
On: Ayoub Jabbari · Off: Tom Barlow
FC Cincinnati - 70'
On: Gerardo Valenzuela · Off: Ender Echenique
FC Cincinnati - 73'
On: Joel Waterman · Off: Philip Zinckernagel
Chicago Fire - 79'
Penalty goal
FC Cincinnati - 83'
On: Dylan Borso · Off: Jonathan Dean
Chicago Fire - 83'
On: Puso Dithejane · Off: Robin Lod
Chicago Fire - 85'
On: Kyle Smith · Off: Kenji Mboma Dem
FC Cincinnati - 86'
Own goal
FC Cincinnati - 90'
Yellow card
FC Cincinnati - 90'
Yellow card
FC Cincinnati - 90'
Yellow card
Chicago Fire - 90+4'
On: Viktor Radojević · Off: Maren Haile-Selassie
Chicago Fire - 90+9'
Yellow card
Chicago Fire - 90+9'
Yellow card
Chicago Fire
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 FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire end?
FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire drew 3-3 (MLS 2026, Matchday 8).
Who scored in FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire?
FC Cincinnati goals: Tom Barlow (42'), Evander (79' pen) and Dje Tah D'Avilla (86' og). Chicago Fire goals: Hugo Cuypers (26', 48') and Philip Zinckernagel (45' pen).
Who was the player of the match in FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire?
Chris Brady (Chicago Fire) had the highest match rating from API-Football: 9.2.
Where was FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire played?
At TQL Stadium, Cincinnati.