Major League Soccer Regular Season - 10
Chicago Fire 5 - 0 FT Sporting Kansas City
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' A. Gutman
HT
51' H. Cuypers (H. Cuypers)
51' P. Zinckernagel
61' ↓ P. Dithejane ↑R. Lod
65' P. Zinckernagel
73' H. Cuypers
↓ I. James ↑W. Meyer 74'
↓ C. Harris ↑S. Afrifa 75'
76' ↓ A. Saletros ↑S. Oregel
76' ↓ P. Zinckernagel ↑J. Shokalook
84' ↓ A. Gutman ↑V. Radojevic
84' ↓ D. D'Avilla ↑M. Pineda
↓ Capita ↑J. Bartlett 86'
90'+8 H. Cuypers
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Chicago Fire
Goalkeepers
Chris Brady 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
97
Minutes
Defenders
Jonathan Dean 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Waterman 
MAGNET
108
Activity
108
Activity
103
Passes
5
Duels
Jack Elliott
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
99
Passes
5
Duels
Andrew Gutman 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Midfielders
Dje Tah D'Avilla
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
68
Passes
7
Duels
Anton Saletros
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
82
Passes
6
Duels
Philip Zinckernagel 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
10
Rating
Maren Haile-Selassie 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Puso Dithejane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Hugo Cuypers 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Josh Cohen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Viktor Radojević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio Pineda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Lod
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Oregel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Poreba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jason Shokalook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dylan Borso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sporting Kansas City
Goalkeepers
John Pulskamp 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
1
Saves
5.9
Rating
Defenders
Ian James 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6
Rating
Ethan Bartlow 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jansen Miller
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Jacob Davis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lasse Berg Johnsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu García 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kwaku Agyabeng
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Calvin Harris
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Dejan Joveljić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Capita
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Stefan Cleveland
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jack Kortkamp
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Wyatt Meyer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jayden Reid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Bartlett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Macielo Tschantret
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stephen Afrifa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Magomed Shapi Suleymanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taylor Calheira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2026 | Sporting Kansas City | 0 - 1 | Chicago Fire | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 01/25/2025 | Chicago Fire | 2 - 0 | Sporting Kansas City | Friendlies Clubs | The Gardens North County District Park |
| 07/29/2024 | Sporting Kansas City | 2 - 1 | Chicago Fire | Leagues Cup | Children's Mercy Park |
| 06/25/2023 | Sporting Kansas City | 0 - 1 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 03/19/2022 | Chicago Fire | 3 - 1 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 09/12/2021 | Sporting Kansas City | 2 - 0 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 10/17/2020 | Chicago Fire | 2 - 2 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 10/08/2020 | Sporting Kansas City | 1 - 0 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 07/07/2019 | Sporting Kansas City | 1 - 0 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 03/10/2018 | Chicago Fire | 3 - 4 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Toyota Park |
01/24/2026
01/25/2025
07/29/2024
06/25/2023
03/19/2022
09/12/2021
10/17/2020
10/08/2020
07/07/2019
03/10/2018
Chicago Fire Win
Sporting Kansas City Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -11
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
P: 10 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Second-Half Siege Dismantles Sporting KC
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 52/100. Our verdict: Chicago transformed a tense stalemate into an absolute rout, ruthlessly exposing their opponents and proving their credentials near the top of the table.
The Tense Standoff
The hosts set the tempo immediately at Soldier Field, establishing a stranglehold on the match that rarely loosened. Chicago Fire dominated possession with a suffocating 71 percent share, completely smothering any attacking intent from the visitors right from the opening whistle. Anton Saletros pulled the strings flawlessly in midfield, maintaining a relentless rhythm that forced Sporting Kansas City to endlessly chase shadows across the pitch. Despite the obvious gulf in quality during the first half, the visitors defended with desperate resolve, knowing the Stakes were incredibly high given their dreadful form near the bottom of the table. It was a tactical standoff where the away side simply hoped to survive until the halftime break, managing to keep the scoreboard entirely blank despite facing continuous waves of organized pressure.
The Penalty and the Floodgates
The fragile Balance of the match shattered in a deeply chaotic sequence just after the halftime interval. In the 51st minute, H. Cuypers stepped up to take a crucial penalty, only to see his effort fail to find the back of the net. However, the subsequent attacking phase proved to be the absolute turning point of the fixture. Before the visitors could even fully register their brief moment of relief, P. Zinckernagel pounced in the exact same minute to break the deadlock and shatter the away side's stubborn resistance. That single lethal strike completely changed the complexion of the afternoon, turning a resilient defensive block into a disorganized mess and opening the floodgates for an attacking masterclass.
A Total Capitulation
What followed was nothing short of a total capitulation. The Intensity went completely off the charts as Zinckernagel struck again at the 65-minute mark to confidently double the advantage, effectively killing the competitive aspect of the contest. Cuypers then emphatically found his redemption, burying a chance in the 73rd minute before capping off the phenomenal afternoon with a stunning stoppage-time strike. M. Haile-Selassie also joined the relentless party in the 79th minute, ensuring the result became a historic humiliation. The staggering 15 total shots to just 6 perfectly highlighted the utter dominance of the home side. This breathtaking five-goal flurry solidifies Chicago's strong position near the league summit, while leaving Sporting KC desperately searching for immediate answers.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Philip Zinckernagel the turning point?
Actually, H. Cuypers missed the 51st-minute penalty. However, it sparked the turning point, as P. Zinckernagel immediately scored the opener in the exact same minute.
What made Philip Zinckernagel the Man of the Match?
His offensive impact was devastating, recording a spectacular brace and an assist to completely dismantle the visiting defense.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Absolute ball control with 71% possession and an astonishing second-half attacking flurry from the home side.
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 Target Easy Points Against Sinking SKC
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. Our verdict is simple: this has all the makings of a one-sided affair that the hosts should dominate.
The Setup
This April 26 clash at Soldier Field expects a routine victory for the home side. The Chicago Fire sit comfortably in fourth place with a solid fourteen points. Sporting Kansas City, meanwhile, languish at the absolute bottom of the table. A miserable four-match losing streak gives them a dismal Form rating that highlights their glaring defensive frailties. Having shipped twenty goals in just eight outings, the visitors look lost. The competitive Balance here is entirely skewed toward the home side. The Stakes are undoubtedly low for neutrals watching from afar, but massive for SKC's crumbling confidence and their desperate search for answers.
Key Battle
The outcome likely hinges on whether the visitors can suddenly figure out how to defend. Hugo Cuypers is the absolute main threat for Chicago. His finishing has been ruthless over the last month, elevating the overall Stars metric of the match. Furthermore, Chicago goalkeeper Chris Brady has been a brick wall, denying whatever meager chances come his way. On the other side, Dejan Joveljić carries the heavy attacking burden for Sporting Kansas City. Cuypers gets exceptional service; Joveljić has to create miracles out of terrible scraps.
Our Prediction
Expect Chicago to dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. Sporting Kansas City's leaky defense cannot handle sustained pressure, and the hosts will exploit those gaps relentlessly. A comfortable home win is our expected outcome for this lopsided affair.