Major League Soccer Regular Season - 15
CF Montreal 0 - 2 FT Chicago Fire
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
V. Radojevic 6'
P. Zinckernagel 14'
36' S. Piette
HT
46' ↓ V. Loturi ↑N. Streit
46' ↓ S. Piette ↑B. Craig
M. Mbokazi 57'
↓ V. Radojevic ↑A. Gutman 60'
62' B. Craig
H. Cuypers (P. Zinckernagel) 67'
↓ M. Haile-Selassie ↑P. Dithejane 67'
↓ P. Zinckernagel ↑C. Mueller 68'
72' P. Owusu
73' ↓ W. Carmona ↑D. Rios
82' B. Vera
85' ↓ L. Petrasso ↑G. Synchuk
P. Dithejane 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
CF Montreal
Goalkeepers
Thomas Gillier 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dawid Bugaj 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jalen Neal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brayan Vera
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Luca Petrasso
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Midfielders
Victor Loturi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Samuel Piette 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Matthew Longstaff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Wikelman Carmona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Prince Owusu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván Jaime
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Sebastian Breza 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Efraín Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandan Craig
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Dagur Dan Þórhallsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hennadii Synchuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frankie Amaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Streit
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olger Escobar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Rios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chicago Fire
Goalkeepers
Chris Brady 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Jonathan Dean 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Jack Elliott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Viktor Radojević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
60
Entry
Midfielders
Mauricio Pineda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Waterman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philip Zinckernagel 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.3
Rating
Robin Lod
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maren Haile-Selassie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
67
Entry
Forwards
Hugo Cuypers
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Josh Cohen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Samuel Rogers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrew Gutman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Sandmeyer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Poreba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Puso Dithejane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dylan Borso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jason Shokalook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Mueller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2026 | Chicago Fire | 3 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 07/19/2025 | CF Montreal | 0 - 2 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Saputo Stadium |
| 03/30/2025 | Chicago Fire | 1 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 09/21/2024 | CF Montreal | 2 - 0 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 03/16/2024 | Chicago Fire | 4 - 3 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 09/16/2023 | CF Montreal | 0 - 0 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 07/13/2023 | Chicago Fire | 3 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 09/13/2022 | CF Montreal | 3 - 2 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 08/28/2022 | Chicago Fire | 0 - 2 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 09/19/2021 | CF Montreal | 2 - 0 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
02/28/2026
07/19/2025
03/30/2025
09/21/2024
03/16/2024
09/16/2023
07/13/2023
09/13/2022
08/28/2022
09/19/2021
CF Montreal Win
Chicago Fire Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +16
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 11 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +20
P: 15 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: -7
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -21
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Chicago Fire Defy Montreal Pressure in Away Masterclass
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 37/100. Chicago Fire absorbed relentless set-piece pressure at Saputo Stadium before punishing CF Montreal on the counter to solidify their top-three status.
Setting the Trap Early
CF Montreal controlled possession from the opening whistle at Saputo Stadium, eager to delight their home fans, but the high Stakes of this crucial league fixture quickly favored the pragmatic visitors. The hosts attempted to build a methodical rhythm, dictating the tempo and pressing high up the pitch to assert their dominance. However, it was Chicago Fire who provided the defining moment of the opening phase with a brilliant counter-punch. In the 14th minute, P. Zinckernagel found a pocket of space against the run of play to fire home the early opener, completely shifting the tactical Balance of the contest. This crucial strike forced Montreal to abandon their cautious buildup and chase the match much earlier than anticipated. Chicago happily adapted to this new reality, settling into a resilient defensive shape while looking to systematically exploit the gaps left behind by the aggressive, forward-pushing hosts.
Weathering the Storm
The second half saw the match Intensity reach a boiling point as Montreal mercilessly bombarded the visitors' penalty area in search of an equalizer. A staggering 14 corners for CF Montreal told the story of their sustained, suffocating set-piece pressure, effectively turning the final third into a chaotic battlefield of aerial duels and scrambles. Despite the relentless barrage of crosses and attempts, the home side found an impenetrable wall in the form of Chris Brady. The Chicago goalkeeper was spectacular under fire, producing four crucial saves that continuously frustrated the home supporters and repeatedly denied any route back into the contest. A combined 25 total shots between the two sides turned the stadium into an absolute shooting gallery, yet Montreal’s final execution consistently lacked the clinical edge required to bypass a defensive unit and a goalkeeper operating at their absolute peak.
Sealing the Points
With Montreal committing an increasing number of bodies forward in a desperate bid to salvage a point, the inevitable counter-attack finally materialized to seal their fate in the 67th minute. Zinckernagel, already the architect of the first goal, turned provider with a perfectly weighted pass to H. Cuypers, who ruthlessly buried the chance to double the advantage. The 2-0 scoreline served as a harsh but valuable lesson in attacking efficiency, proving that commanding 58% of the possession guarantees absolutely nothing without a lethal touch in front of the net. This highly professional, clinical victory keeps Chicago riding high in third place on the table, cementing their status as serious contenders in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, 10th-placed Montreal remains mired in a miserable run of form, desperately needing to find answers if they hope to climb away from the bottom of the standings before it is too late.
Key Questions
What does this mean for CF Montreal's season?
Sitting 10th after another defeat, Montreal's struggles continue. They must urgently fix their offensive inefficiency and defensive vulnerability to avoid sliding further down the MLS standings.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Chicago's Attack Meets Montreal's Chaos
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. This cross-border clash guarantees entertainment as a defensively fragile Montreal hosts a Chicago side firing on all cylinders.
The Setup
CF Montreal are a tactical rollercoaster. Sitting 10th with a patchy WLWWL record, their Form rating hints at a side that can beat anyone but rarely keeps a clean sheet. On May 16, 2026, Saputo Stadium welcomes a Chicago Fire team perched comfortably in fourth place. Chicago boast a healthy Balance on the pitch, having stabilized after early season wobbles to go three games unbeaten. The Stakes might not be season-defining yet, but breaking away from the chasing pack in the Eastern Conference is firmly on Chicago's agenda. With Montreal conceding 23 goals already, expect a shootout.
Key Battle
Prince-Osei Owusu vs Hugo Cuypers. Owusu has been the creative spark for the hosts, dropping deep to dictate play and tallying three assists so far. He needs to control the tempo to keep the ball away from Chicago's lethal marksman. Cuypers is dragging the Fire forward almost single-handedly. If Montreal's backline gives him an inch in the penalty area, he will punish them. The collision of these attacking Stars will completely define the match.
Our Prediction
Chicago's firepower is just too much for Montreal's leaky defence. We expect the home side to strike first through Owusu's playmaking, but Cuypers will ruthlessly exploit the gaps late in the game. Chicago takes a 3-1 victory back across the border.