Major League Soccer Regular Season - 14
DC United 1 - 3 FT Chicago Fire
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
D. D'Avilla 19'
41' T. Baribo
HT
J. Bamba 48'
R. Lod (P. Zinckernagel) 62'
↓ J. Bamba ↑P. Dithejane 62'
↓ R. Lod ↑M. Haile-Selassie 63'
64' ↓ T. Baribo ↑J. Stroud
P. Zinckernagel (P. Zinckernagel) 71'
H. Cuypers 71'
J. Elliott 75'
88' ↓ J. Hopkins ↑J. Murrell
J. Dean 89'
↓ P. Zinckernagel ↑C. Mueller 90'+4
↓ H. Cuypers ↑J. Shokalook 90'+5
A. Gutman 90'+8
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
DC United
Goalkeepers
Sean Johnson 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
5
Saves
7.3
Rating
Defenders
Nikola Markovic 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Lucas Bartlett 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Kye Rowles 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keisuke Kurokawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jackson Hopkins 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Matti Peltola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandon Servania
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Peglow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Louis Munteanu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tai Baribo 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Alex Bono 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jordan Farr
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aaron Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conner Antley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jared Stroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gavin Turner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caden Clark
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hosei Kijima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Murrell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chicago Fire
Goalkeepers
Chris Brady
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jonathan Dean
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Elliott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mbekezeli Mbokazi 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Andrew Gutman
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Mauricio Pineda 
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
60
Passes
11
Duels
Dje Tah D'Avilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philip Zinckernagel
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Robin Lod
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jonathan Bamba
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Hugo Cuypers
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
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
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maren Haile-Selassie 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Puso Dithejane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2026 | Chicago Fire | 1 - 2 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 06/07/2025 | DC United | 1 - 7 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 03/02/2025 | Chicago Fire | 2 - 2 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 09/08/2024 | Chicago Fire | 1 - 2 | DC United | Major League Soccer | SeatGeek Stadium |
| 05/25/2024 | DC United | 1 - 1 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 09/02/2023 | DC United | 4 - 0 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 04/02/2023 | Chicago Fire | 0 - 0 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 06/19/2022 | Chicago Fire | 1 - 0 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 03/13/2022 | DC United | 0 - 2 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 09/15/2021 | DC United | 3 - 0 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
03/15/2026
06/07/2025
03/02/2025
09/08/2024
05/25/2024
09/02/2023
04/02/2023
06/19/2022
03/13/2022
09/15/2021
DC United Win
Chicago Fire Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +16
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: -10
P: 10 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 12 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
A Windy City Renaissance at Audi Field
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. A breathless encounter showcased Chicago Fire's resilience, as they overturned a halftime deficit to claim crucial away points and shake up the upper half of the table.
Early Promises
The match sparked into life with relentless attacking intent, setting a high Intensity right from kickoff at Audi Field. DC United looked to assert their home advantage, aggressively testing the defensive resolve of their opponents. However, Chicago Fire dominated possession, dictating the tempo across the middle third of the park with smooth passing sequences. Despite the visitors holding sixty percent of the ball, it was the hosts who drew first blood through a rapid transition. In the 41st minute, T. Baribo found a pocket of space to rifle home the opener, rewarding DC's clinical counter-attacking approach. With a barrage of 28 total shots defining the contest, the goalkeepers were incredibly busy early on, combining for ten crucial saves and setting the stage for a dramatic shift in momentum after the break.
The Nine-Minute Hurricane
The complexion of the game flipped entirely after the interval, transforming into a tactical masterclass from the visitors. Chicago emerged from the tunnel with renewed vigor, and the Balance of the tie shifted violently in their favor as they pressed higher up the pitch. In the 62nd minute, R. Lod capitalized on a sublime, defense-splitting feed from P. Zinckernagel to deservedly level the scoring. The real heart-stopping drama unfolded in the 71st minute during a chaotic sequence in the penalty box. Zinckernagel stepped up for a crucial spot-kick but failed to convert, leaving the away supporters groaning. Yet, the Fire refused to let the missed opportunity deflate them. Before the hosts could clear their lines properly, H. Cuypers immediately buried a goal in the exact same minute to complete a lightning-fast turnaround.
Sealing the Deal
Trailing 2-1 in front of their increasingly anxious supporters, DC United pushed bodies forward in a desperate bid to salvage a result. However, their frantic offensive push left glaring defensive gaps at the back. The high Stakes of this upper-table clash meant neither side was willing to compromise on their aggressive setups. The Chicago manager's tactical substitutions ultimately proved to be the masterful stroke that sealed the three points. M. Haile-Selassie, introduced into the fray just past the hour mark, hammered the final nail into the coffin with a clinical finish in the 87th minute. Our verdict on this impressive 3-1 victory is clear: it catapults Chicago upward, closing the points gap on DC United and sending a warning that they possess the firepower to dismantle top opposition.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Hugo Cuypers the turning point?
P. Zinckernagel actually missed the penalty at that moment, but H. Cuypers immediately scored a goal in the same minute to seal the comeback.
How did DC United complete the comeback from behind?
It was actually Chicago Fire who completed the comeback, erasing DC United's early 1-0 lead with three unanswered second-half goals to secure victory.
What does this mean for DC United's season?
The defeat stalls their momentum near the top of the table, allowing Chicago Fire to close the points gap in the regular season 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.
Top Four On The Line In Capital Clash
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. Just two points separate these Eastern Conference contenders, making this an essential top-four battle full of attacking firepower.
The Setup
This May 13 showdown at Audi Field has all the ingredients of a classic six-pointer. Fourth-placed Chicago Fire travel to the capital holding a narrow two-point advantage over fifth-placed DC United. Our take highlights a massive Balance rating, meaning this clash is on an absolute knife-edge. With both teams boasting leaky back lines that ship goals for fun, the Form metrics point heavily toward a high-scoring shootout. The visitors arrive riding a solid unbeaten stretch, while the hosts are looking to bounce back from a recent stumble and use their home advantage to leapfrog their rivals in the standings.
Key Battle
It is a straight shootout between two in-form marksmen. Tai Baribo leads the line for the home side and will be desperate to add to his recent goal haul in front of his own fans. On the other end, he goes toe-to-toe with Hugo Cuypers, whose Stars rating is surging. The visiting forward poses a massive threat to a vulnerable home defense and will look to punish any mistakes.
Our Prediction
We expect a chaotic, highly entertaining draw. The sheer attacking talent on the pitch will easily exploit the defensive frailties on both sides. Look for an end-to-end game where both teams find the net multiple times, but ultimately share the spoils in a thrilling result that keeps the top-four race incredibly tight.