Major League Soccer Gameweek 2
Chicago Fire 3 - 0 FT CF Montreal
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
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
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Chicago Fire
Goalkeepers
Chris Brady 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Leonardo Barroso 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jack Elliott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Dean 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6
Rating
Midfielders
Anton Salétros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio Pineda 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Philip Zinckernagel 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Forwards
Maren Haile-Selassie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Cuypers 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
8.9
Rating
Jonathan Bamba 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Josh Cohen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joel Waterman
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Christopher Cupps
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Puso Dithejane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Oregel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Lod
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
David Poręba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tah D'Avilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Mueller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
CF Montreal
Goalkeepers
Thomas Gillier
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
8
Rating
Defenders
Yuri Guboglo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Jalen Neal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Efraín Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brayan Vera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Midfielders
Matthew Longstaff
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Victor Loturi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hennadii Synchuk 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Iván Jaime
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Dagur Dan Þórhallsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Prince-Osei Owusu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Sebastian Breza
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Brandan Craig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Petrasso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dawid Bugaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Piette
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wikelman Carmona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Ríos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olger Escobar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Streit
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
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
Chicago Fire Win
CF Montreal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +29
P: 25 GD: +15
P: 25 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -15
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Chicago Fire
CF Montreal
Chicago Fire
CF Montreal
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Ten-Man Chicago Fire Build Massive First-Leg Advantage
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. 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.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Defensive Frailties Take Center Stage at Soldier Field
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. 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.