Major League Soccer Regular Season - 18
Chicago Fire 2 - 1 FT Charlotte
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' A. Saletros
P. Biel (I. Toklomati) 18'
20' R. Lewandowski (P. Zinckernagel)
HT
59' J. Waterman
68' R. Lewandowski (R. Lod)
↓ H. Toffolo ↑D. Schnegg 69'
74' ↓ J. Bamba ↑P. Dithejane
↓ L. Abada ↑R. Aloko 77'
↓ L. de la Torre ↑B. Bronico 86'
↓ I. Toklomati ↑A. Goodwin 86'
88' ↓ R. Lod ↑M. Haile-Selassie
88' ↓ D. D'Avilla ↑M. Pineda
90'+5 R. Lewandowski
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Chicago Fire
Goalkeepers
Chris Brady 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Leonardo Barroso 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Joel Waterman 
SHIELD
4
Blocks
4
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Jack Elliott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrew Gutman 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Philip Zinckernagel 
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
1
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Dje Tah D'Avilla 
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
67
Passes
4
Duels
Anton Salétros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Bamba
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Robert Lewandowski 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.6
Rating
Robin Lod 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Josh Cohen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mauricio Pineda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Dean
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Viktor Radojević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Rogers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maren Haile-Selassie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Oregel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Puso Dithejane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jason Shokalook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charlotte
Goalkeepers
Kristijan Kahlina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nathan Byrne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morrison Agyemang 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Henry Kessler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harry Toffolo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Luca De La Torre
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Ashley Westwood
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
71
Passes
3
Duels
Djibril Diani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Pep Biel
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
44
Passes
3
Duels
Idan Toklomati
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Liel Abada
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
BENCH
Tyler Miller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Schnegg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrew Privett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Will Cleary
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandt Bronico
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Baye Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodolfo Aloko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Archie Goodwin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyger Smalls
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2025 | Chicago Fire | 3 - 2 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 05/17/2025 | Charlotte | 1 - 4 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 10/02/2024 | Charlotte | 4 - 3 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 05/16/2024 | Chicago Fire | 0 - 1 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 10/08/2023 | Chicago Fire | 0 - 2 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 05/17/2023 | Charlotte | 2 - 1 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
| 09/18/2022 | Chicago Fire | 2 - 3 | Charlotte | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 08/06/2022 | Charlotte | 2 - 3 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Bank of America Stadium |
06/29/2025
05/17/2025
10/02/2024
05/16/2024
10/08/2023
05/17/2023
09/18/2022
08/06/2022
Chicago Fire Win
Charlotte Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +18
P: 13 GD: +11
P: 15 GD: +8
P: 15 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 14 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 14 GD: +2
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -14
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: -6
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 15 GD: -10
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 | 35 | 14 | +21 | |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 18 | 38 | 45 | 32 | +13 | |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 17 | 30 | 28 | 21 | +7 | |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 29 | 32 | 23 | +9 | |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 | 31 | 24 | +7 | |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 | 45 | 44 | +1 | |
| 7 | Charlotte | 18 | 25 | 29 | 27 | +2 | |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 | 29 | 39 | -10 | |
| 9 | DC United | 18 | 23 | 26 | 29 | -3 | |
| 10 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 | 30 | 47 | -17 | |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 18 | 20 | 26 | 28 | -2 | |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 | 24 | 32 | -8 | |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 | 25 | 33 | -8 | |
| 14 | CF Montreal | 18 | 16 | 24 | 35 | -11 | |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 | 19 | 33 | -14 |
P: 18 GD: +21
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -17
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -11
P: 18 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lewandowski's Masterclass Flips the Script at Soldier Field
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. A stunning brace from Robert Lewandowski orchestrated a dramatic comeback, proving Chicago Fire's offensive resilience against a stubborn Charlotte side.
Early Jolts at Soldier Field
The game kicked off with a palpable sense of urgency as both Eastern Conference contenders looked to establish dominance early on under the lights at Soldier Field. Charlotte struck first, silencing the passionate home crowd in the 18th minute when a swift transition caught the defense off guard. Pep Biel found the back of the net with a clinical finish off a clever, defense-splitting feed from I. Toklomati. Charlotte edged possession with 54% of the ball, forcing the hosts to chase the game and rethink their tactical approach. However, the Balance of power shifted almost instantly in this thrilling encounter. Before the visitors could even settle into their hard-fought lead or organize their defensive block, Chicago Fire retaliated with remarkable speed. Just two minutes later, Philip Zinckernagel carved through the bewildered Charlotte backline to set up Robert Lewandowski, who ruthlessly leveled the score and instantly resurrected the roaring energy of the home supporters.
The Pivot
The second half morphed into an open, attacking spectacle, underscored by an exceptionally high Intensity rating as both teams traded heavy blows in pursuit of a decisive advantage. A barrage of 28 combined shots turned the penalty areas into absolute shooting galleries, though Charlotte fundamentally struggled to convert their promising looks into tangible danger, managing just a single shot on target all night. The definitive turning point arrived in the 68th minute. The Fire's relentless set-piece pressure—highlighted by 14 total corners in the contest—kept the visitors constantly pinned deep within their own defensive third. Amid the ensuing chaos of a penalty box scramble, Robin Lod maintained his composure to deliver a precise ball that Lewandowski smashed home. It was a classic, instinctual poacher's finish that completed his brace, shifted the momentum entirely, and proved why he remains one of the most lethal attackers in the league.
Fire Climb the Table
Following the second goal, Charlotte pushed desperately for a late equalizer, committing bodies forward in a frantic attempt to salvage a point on the road. However, their offensive engine continually sputtered against a highly disciplined Chicago backline that refused to crack under pressure. The Fire confidently survived the late surge, sealing a massive 2-1 victory that extended their impressive winning streak and solidified their grip on the fourth spot in the fiercely competitive Eastern Conference standings. For Charlotte, this profoundly frustrating defeat leaves them hovering in seventh place, fully knowing their lack of cutting edge in the final third proved incredibly costly. The Stakes in this crucial clash were clear from the first whistle, and Chicago's undeniable ability to execute a seamless comeback underscores their rapidly growing status as a legitimate postseason threat heading into the defining months of the campaign.
Key Questions
What made Robert Lewandowski the Man of the Match?
He dominated the attack, scoring a decisive brace with ruthless efficiency to erase an early deficit and single-handedly secure the thrilling comeback victory.
How did Chicago Fire complete the comeback from behind?
They responded instantly to an early setback with a 20th-minute equalizer, then utilized relentless set-piece pressure to find the ultimate breakthrough midway through the second half.
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 Fire and Charlotte Clash in Top-Four Scramble
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. A tightening race for continental qualification makes this an unmissable test of resolve for both sides.
The Setup
The race for the top spots in Major League Soccer is heating up. Chicago Fire sit comfortably in third place with 26 points, knowing a win at Soldier Field could cement their title credentials. The visitors, Charlotte, are lurking in seventh place with 22 points. A victory for the away side would dramatically shrink the gap and blow the top-four battle wide open. Our Stakes metric reflects a match that could reshape the top half of the table. A combined three goals per game expected from these two sides drives a strong Form rating, while the Balance between Chicago's home advantage and Charlotte's ambition promises a tactical chess match.
Key Battle
The midfield will dictate the flow of this fixture. Philip Zinckernagel pulls the strings for the home side, boasting three assists and consistently high performances. He faces off directly against Charlotte's creative spark, Kerwin Calderón Vargas, who matches him with three assists of his own. These playmakers heavily influence the Stars rating on display today. Whichever maestro finds pockets of space will likely hand their team the crucial three points.
Our Prediction
We expect Chicago Fire to assert their dominance early. Holding a strong home-field advantage and boasting a superior goal difference, they are clear favorites. Charlotte’s defense has leaked 25 goals this season, a crack the home attack will ruthlessly exploit. Look for a 2-1 Chicago victory, driven by relentless pressure in the final third.