Major League Soccer Regular Season - 16
Chicago Fire 2 - 1 FT Toronto FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Henry 14'
22' R. Lod (M. Haile-Selassie)
J. Sargent (A. Coello) 34'
40' H. Cuypers
HT
↓ N. Gomis ↑Z. Monlouis 46'
60' A. Gutman
61' ↓ M. Pineda ↑D. D'Avilla
↓ J. Sargent ↑E. Aristizabal 61'
62' ↓ M. Mbokazi ↑J. Waterman
65' A. Gutman (P. Zinckernagel)
74' ↓ M. Haile-Selassie ↑P. Dithejane
↓ D. Etienne ↑T. Corbeanu 74'
W. Zimmerman 79'
↓ M. Henry ↑J. Vilsaint 85'
↓ J. Gilman ↑R. Edwards 86'
87' A. Saletros
T. Corbeanu 90'+1
J. Osorio 90'+1
90'+3 ↓ P. Zinckernagel ↑C. Mueller
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Chicago Fire
Goalkeepers
Chris Brady 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jonathan Dean 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jack Elliott 
MAGNET
105
Activity
105
Activity
99
Passes
6
Duels
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Andrew Gutman 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Philip Zinckernagel 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Anton Salétros
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
63
Passes
8
Duels
Mauricio Pineda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Maren Haile-Selassie 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Forwards
Robin Lod
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Hugo Cuypers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Josh Cohen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Viktor Radojević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Waterman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Oregel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dje Tah D'Avilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dylan Borso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Puso Dithejane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Mueller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jason Shokalook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toronto FC
Goalkeepers
Luka Gavran 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Defenders
Jackson Gilman 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
30%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Walker Zimmerman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nickseon Gomis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Kobe Franklin 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Alonso Coello
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Jonathan Osorio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malik Henry
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Dániel Sallói
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Derrick Etienne
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Josh Sargent 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Adisa De Rosario
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
William Yarbrough
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raheem Edwards
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Kapor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zane Monlouis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Theo Corbeanu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jules-Anthony Vilsaint
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emilio Aristizábal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2025 | Chicago Fire | 2 - 2 | Toronto FC | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 03/15/2025 | Toronto FC | 1 - 2 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
| 09/29/2024 | Chicago Fire | 1 - 1 | Toronto FC | Major League Soccer | SeatGeek Stadium |
| 06/15/2024 | Toronto FC | 1 - 4 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
| 07/16/2023 | Chicago Fire | 1 - 0 | Toronto FC | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 05/31/2023 | Toronto FC | 0 - 0 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
| 07/14/2022 | Chicago Fire | 2 - 0 | Toronto FC | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 05/28/2022 | Toronto FC | 3 - 2 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
| 10/03/2021 | Toronto FC | 3 - 1 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | BMO Field |
| 07/25/2021 | Chicago Fire | 1 - 2 | Toronto FC | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
10/05/2025
03/15/2025
09/29/2024
06/15/2024
07/16/2023
05/31/2023
07/14/2022
05/28/2022
10/03/2021
07/25/2021
Chicago Fire Win
Toronto FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: -14
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -11
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
Fire Extinguish Toronto's Hopes at Soldier Field
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. Our take: Chicago's ruthless edge in front of goal keeps them firmly entrenched in the upper echelon of the standings while piling misery onto a struggling Toronto side.
Opening Act
Chicago came out with serious intent at Soldier Field. They edged possession with 53 percent of the ball, forcing Toronto to absorb pressure early on. The Intensity was evident from the opening whistle as the hosts relentlessly probed the flanks. That pressure finally cracked the defense in the 22nd minute. M. Haile-Selassie delivered a pinpoint ball, and R. Lod made no mistake, burying the opener to set the home crowd alight. But Toronto refused to fold. Despite their lowly standing, they showed genuine fight in hostile territory. Just twelve minutes later, A. Coello threaded a brilliant pass to J. Sargent, who leveled the match and momentarily stunned the Chicago faithful.
The Pivot
The second half turned into an absolute shooting gallery. A combined 25 shots flew toward the nets, keeping both goalkeepers incredibly busy. The Balance of the match teetered on a knife's edge as momentum swung wildly throughout the afternoon. Toronto desperately needed a result to pull themselves out of the league basement. Coello was magnificent in the midfield, dictating the tempo and spraying six key passes to keep the away side threatening. However, Chicago's attacking depth ultimately proved decisive. In the 65th minute, P. Zinckernagel carved out a sliver of space and found A. Gutman. Gutman fired home the go-ahead strike, instantly shifting the energy back to the Chicago Fire. This was the turning point that finally broke Toronto's resolve.
Resolution
The final whistle confirmed a crucial 2-1 victory for the home side. The high Stakes were obvious for both clubs, but the result sends them on very different trajectories. Chicago cements their position in third place, building on a strong run of form to reach 20 points. Their ability to grind out results in tight games is the hallmark of a genuine contender. Meanwhile, Toronto FC remains anchored near the bottom of the table. Their winless streak drags on, leaving them with just nine points from eight matches. They showed flashes of quality, particularly through Sargent and Coello, but moral victories do not move the needle in this league. The Fire march on, looking every bit like a postseason threat.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Chicago Fire's season?
This gritty victory solidifies their spot in third place with 20 points, proving they are serious contenders while extending their strong early-season form.
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 Look to Deepen Toronto's Misery
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. Toronto FC's fading campaign faces a brutal reality check at Soldier Field as a surging Chicago side smells blood in the water.
The Setup
Heading into this clash on May 24, 2026, Chicago sit comfortably in fourth place with 23 points, boasting a strong Form rating that highlights their string of recent league victories. Toronto, languishing down in 11th with a miserable five-match winless streak, face mounting Stakes; their season survival is genuinely on the line as they desperately try to claw back relevance. The competitive Balance is heavily skewed toward the hosts. Chicago's attacking Stars are firing on all cylinders, making this matchup look like an absolute mountain for the visiting Canadians to climb. The away side must tighten up at the back immediately or face a punishing ninety minutes.
Key Battle
Hugo Cuypers is an absolute machine right now, and his direct clashes with Kobe Franklin will dictate the tempo of this match. Cuypers thrives on punishing hesitant backlines, meaning Franklin must play a flawless game to prevent the Chicago Fire attack from completely running riot in the final third.
Our Prediction
We expect a commanding 3-0 victory for the home side. Toronto FC will likely buckle under early, relentless pressure, allowing Chicago to dictate the pace and ruthlessly exploit defensive gaps on the counter-attack.