Major League Soccer Regular season
Chicago Fire 3 - 0 FT CF Montreal
Statistiques du Match
Possession
Tirs
Tirs Cadrés
Buts Attendus (xG)
Passes
Précision Passes
Corners
Fautes
Cartons Jaunes
Cartons Rouges
Événements du Match
27' J. Bamba
Brayan Vera 30'
HT
↓ J. Neal ↑B. Craig 46'
Iván Jaime 53'
54' Jonathan Dean
56' Jonathan Dean
57' ↓ J. Bamba ↑J. Waterman
↓ A. Guboglo ↑D. Bugaj 63'
↓ B. Vera ↑N. Streit 63'
↓ Ivan Jaime ↑D. Rios 72'
↓ M. Longstaff ↑W. Carmona 78'
89' ↓ M. Pineda ↑D. D'Avilla
90' H. Cuypers
90' R. Lod
Thomas Gillier 90'+2
90'+6 ↓ P. Zinckernagel ↑R. Lod
FT
Cartes des Joueurs
Notre avis sur chaque joueur de ce match
Chicago Fire
Gardiens
C. Brady 
AIMANT
43
Activité
43
Activité
43
Passes
0
Duels
Défenseurs
L. Barroso 
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
J. Elliott
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
M. Mbokazi
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
J. Dean 
TIR ALLIÉ
Carton rouge
Erreur
Carton rouge
Erreur
2
Fautes
6
Note
Milieux
A. Saletros
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
M. Pineda 
EXÉCUTEUR
5
Tacles
5
Tacles
7
Duels Gagnés
78%
Victoire %
P. Zinckernagel 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
20%
Préc. Passe
6.6
Note
Attaquants
M. Haile-Selassie
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
H. Cuypers 
HÉROS DÉCISIF
90
Min. du But
90
Min. du But
Pénalty
Impact
8.9
Note
J. Bamba 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Buts
1
Tirs
BANC
J. Cohen 
SPECTATEUR
0
Arrêts
0
Arrêts
0
Encaissés
0
Minutes
J. Waterman
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
33
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
C. Cupps
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
P. Dithejane
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
S. Oregel
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
R. Lod
HÉROS DÉCISIF
90
Min. du But
90
Min. du But
But
Impact
7.5
Note
D. Poreba
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
D. D'Avilla
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
14
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
C. Mueller
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
CF Montreal
Gardiens
T. Gillier
TIR ALLIÉ
Pénalty concédé
Erreur
Pénalty concédé
Erreur
1
Fautes
8
Note
Défenseurs
A. Guboglo
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
63
Min. Totales
63
Entrée
J. Neal
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
45
Min. Totales
46
Entrée
E. Morales
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
B. Vera
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
63
Min. Totales
63
Entrée
Milieux
M. Longstaff
QUART TARDIF
12
Min. Tardives
12
Min. Tardives
78
Min. Totales
78
Entrée
V. Loturi
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
G. Synchuk 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fautes Subies
4
Fautes Subies
8
Duels Gagnés
0
Pénaltys Obtenus
Ivan Jaime
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
72
Min. Totales
72
Entrée
D. Thorhallsson
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
Attaquants
P. Owusu
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
90
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
BANC
S. Breza
SPECTATEUR
0
Arrêts
0
Arrêts
0
Encaissés
0
Minutes
B. Craig
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
45
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
L. Petrasso
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
D. Bugaj
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
27
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
S. Piette
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
W. Carmona
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
12
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
D. Rios
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
18
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
O. Escobar
QUART TARDIF
15
Min. Tardives
15
Min. Tardives
0
Min. Totales
Titulaire
Entrée
N. Streit
👻 Invisible Rien à signaler
Confrontations
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/07/2025 | CF Montreal | 0 - 2 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Saputo Stadium |
| 30/03/2025 | Chicago Fire | 1 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 21/09/2024 | CF Montreal | 2 - 0 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 16/03/2024 | Chicago Fire | 4 - 3 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 16/09/2023 | CF Montreal | 0 - 0 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 13/07/2023 | Chicago Fire | 3 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 13/09/2022 | CF Montreal | 3 - 2 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 28/08/2022 | Chicago Fire | 0 - 2 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 19/09/2021 | CF Montreal | 2 - 0 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
19/07/2025
30/03/2025
21/09/2024
16/03/2024
16/09/2023
13/07/2023
13/09/2022
28/08/2022
19/09/2021
Chicago Fire Win
CF Montreal Win
Draw
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Ten-Man Chicago Fire Build Massive First-Leg Advantage
Très divertissant Score Futmetrix: 72/100. Despite playing over a half-hour down a man, Chicago delivered a ruthless attacking masterclass to push Montreal to the brink of elimination.
Early Fireworks at Soldier Field
CF Montreal controlled possession with 56 percent of the ball, but the early exchanges belonged entirely to the Chicago Fire. The hosts turned the game into a shooting gallery, peppering the net and generating a formidable 3.05 expected goals. The breakthrough arrived in the 27th minute when J. Bamba found the back of the net to ignite the home crowd. The Balance of play heavily favored Chicago's direct, vertical attacks, forcing the visitors onto their heels despite holding more of the ball in the middle third.
The VAR Pivot
The game's complexion threatened to flip in the 54th minute. A high Intensity moment saw VAR intervene, upgrading a yellow to a straight red card for Jonathan Dean following a professional foul as the last man. Down to ten men, the Fire could have parked the bus. Instead, they maintained their attacking siege. Montreal managed a meager four shots all night, completely failing to test the shorthanded hosts. Only the heroics of visiting goalkeeper Thomas Gillier, who produced seven crucial saves, kept the scoreline respectable through the middle phase of the contest.
Late Avalanche
As the clock struck ninety, the Fire slammed the door entirely shut. H. Cuypers converted a high-pressure penalty to double the advantage, rewarding his relentless creative output on the night. Moments later, substitute R. Lod joined the party, finishing a swift move to cap off a 3-0 victory. With immense knockout Stakes on the line, this first-leg demolition puts Chicago in total control. Montreal now faces an absolute mountain to climb when these two sides meet again for the second leg on May 16th.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Jonathan Dean impact the match?
Despite playing with ten men for over 30 minutes, Chicago maintained their attacking pressure, restricting Montreal to just four shots while scoring twice late.
What made Hugo Cuypers the Man of the Match?
Cuypers delivered a complete offensive performance with three key passes and a crucial 90th-minute penalty strike to double Chicago's advantage.
How did substitute Hugo Cuypers change the game?
Cuypers actually started the match, dominating throughout. It was super-sub R. Lod who came off the bench to add the final 90th-minute goal.
Qu'est-ce que le Futmetrix Score ?
Le Futmetrix Score est notre verdict de 0 a 100 sur le spectacle d'un match. On regarde l'intensite, l'equilibre, les enjeux et les stars pour vous dire si ca vaut le coup.
Defensive Frailties Take Center Stage at Soldier Field
À éviter Score Futmetrix: 44/100. An early-season clash defined more by defensive vulnerabilities than attacking brilliance, as Chicago look to gain a firm foothold before their May rematch.
The Setup
Soldier Field sets the stage for a compelling early-season Major League Soccer encounter this February 28. Montreal's Form is deeply concerning, having lost four of their first five matches and conceding at an alarming rate of 2.8 goals per game. Chicago Fire sit fifth in the East, showing far better consistency in the opening weeks. The Stakes feel unusually high for February, as this serves as the opening chapter of a two-part regular-season tie that concludes with a return leg in Montreal on May 16. A clear Balance of power heavily favors the hosts, giving them the upper hand against a traveling side desperately struggling to plug defensive gaps. While the Stars on display might not grab global headlines, Hugo Cuypers and Philip Zinckernagel provide the required attacking thrust for the home side.
Key Battle
Chicago's dynamic forward line against Montreal's porous defensive structure is where this match will be won or lost. With the Canadian visitors leaking an astonishing 14 goals already this season, their backline must find a way to stay compact under immense pressure. If they allow the home attackers space to operate in the final third, the Fire will punish them without hesitation. The lack of midfield control from the away side means their defenders will face wave after wave of targeted pressure.
Our Prediction
Our take points to a comfortable home victory for Chicago Fire. Expect the hosts to establish dominance early, exploiting the wings and forcing CF Montreal to defend deep in their own penalty area. Once the first goal goes in, Montreal will have to chase the game, leaving massive gaps on the counter. It promises to be a high-scoring affair that ends with Chicago taking a clear advantage into the return leg.