Major League Soccer Regular Season - 8
FC Cincinnati 3 - 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
7' S. Gidi
11' T. Barlow
H. Cuypers 26'
42' T. Barlow
P. Zinckernagel 45'+5
HT
46' ↓ G. Flores ↑T. Hadebe
H. Cuypers 48'
64' ↓ M. Robinson ↑A. Powell
70' ↓ T. Barlow ↑A. Jabbari
70' ↓ E. Echenique ↑G. Valenzuela
↓ P. Zinckernagel ↑J. Waterman 73'
79' Evander
↓ J. Dean ↑D. Borso 83'
↓ R. Lod ↑P. Dithejane 84'
86' ↓ K. Mboma ↑K. Smith
86' D. D'Avilla
D. Borso 90'
90' P. Bucha
↓ M. Haile-Selassie ↑V. Radojevic 90'+4
M. Mbokazi 90'+9
J. Elliott 90'+9
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Cincinnati
Goalkeepers
Roman Celentano 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nick Hagglund 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Miles Robinson 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Gilberto Flores
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Ender Echenique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Pavel Bucha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Evander 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Samuel Gidi 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Bryan Ramirez 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Kenji Mboma Dem
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Tom Barlow 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Evan Louro 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Teenage Hadebe
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kyle Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alvas Powell 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Tah Anunga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gerardo Valenzuela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoub Jabbari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chicago Fire
Goalkeepers
Chris Brady
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jonathan Dean 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Jack Elliott
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Andrew Gutman
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Philip Zinckernagel
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Anton Saletros
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dje Tah D'Avilla 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Own Goal
Impact
6.3
Rating
Maren Haile-Selassie
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Hugo Cuypers 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.7
Rating
Robin Lod
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
84
Entry
BENCH
Josh Cohen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Viktor Radojević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Waterman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio Pineda
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
David Poreba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Puso Dithejane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dylan Borso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jason Shokalook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2026 | FC Cincinnati | 3 - 3 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 07/05/2025 | FC Cincinnati | 2 - 1 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 04/20/2025 | Chicago Fire | 2 - 3 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 07/17/2024 | FC Cincinnati | 0 - 1 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 03/03/2024 | Chicago Fire | 1 - 2 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 06/03/2023 | FC Cincinnati | 1 - 0 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 03/19/2023 | Chicago Fire | 3 - 3 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 10/01/2022 | FC Cincinnati | 2 - 3 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 05/15/2022 | Chicago Fire | 1 - 2 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Soldier Field |
| 10/20/2021 | FC Cincinnati | 3 - 4 | Chicago Fire | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
04/18/2026
07/05/2025
04/20/2025
07/17/2024
03/03/2024
06/03/2023
03/19/2023
10/01/2022
05/15/2022
10/20/2021
FC Cincinnati Win
Chicago Fire Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -5
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
Madness at TQL Stadium: A Six-Goal Masterpiece
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A relentless 3-3 draw saw league leaders Chicago Fire survive a torrential second-half comeback from an inspired FC Cincinnati side.
Early Sparks and Controlled Play
TQL Stadium was primed for a classic from the opening whistle. FC Cincinnati controlled possession with 55 percent of the ball, but they quickly realized that keeping possession means little against a clinical opponent. Chicago Fire absorbed the early pressure effortlessly and struck a fatal blow against the run of play. In the 26th minute, H. Cuypers found a pocket of space and buried the opening goal, temporarily silencing the home crowd. The hosts continued to push forward, unleashing a barrage of attempts, but the visitors’ defensive structure held firm. A massive Intensity rating tells the story of an opening phase defined by heavy transition play, where every misplaced pass felt like a looming catastrophe for the vulnerable hosts.
A Six-Minute Hurricane
Just as the first half looked destined to fizzle out, the match exploded into absolute chaos. The tactical Balance of the contest evaporated during a wild six-minute window that turned the game completely upside down. It began in the 42nd minute when T. Barlow finally broke through to equalize for Cincinnati, sparking wild celebrations. The joy was painfully short-lived. Deep in first-half stoppage time, P. Zinckernagel stepped up to confidently convert a penalty, restoring Chicago's lead right before the break. Rather than regrouping, Cincinnati came out flat for the second half, and Cuypers punished them immediately in the 48th minute to secure his brace. Suddenly, a tight affair had transformed into a daunting 3-1 mountain to climb.
The Grandstand Finish
Facing high Stakes against the current league leaders, Cincinnati flatly refused to roll over. They threw caution to the wind entirely, eventually attempting an exhausting 22 shots on the night. The pressure yielded a crucial lifeline in the 79th minute when Evander slotted home a tense penalty, cutting the deficit to a single goal. The defining moment of the comeback materialized in the 86th minute, as an agonizing own goal involving D. D'Avilla leveled the match at 3-3. Despite watching their lead collapse, Chicago escaped with a point solely due to the heroics of Chris Brady. The young goalkeeper put on an absolute clinic, tallying 7 massive saves to deny a total turnaround.
Key Questions
What made Chris Brady the Man of the Match?
The Chicago goalkeeper was an absolute wall, making 7 spectacular saves to preserve a point amidst a staggering 22-shot barrage from FC Cincinnati.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A frantic tempo and massive shot volume fueled the chaos, featuring a wild three-goal exchange in just a six-minute span before halftime.
How did FC Cincinnati complete the comeback from behind?
Trailing 3-1, FC Cincinnati rallied with a 79th-minute Evander penalty and benefited from a late 86th-minute own goal to salvage a dramatic 3-3 draw.
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.
Fire Aim for the Summit Against Struggling Cincinnati
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 53/100. Chicago Fire's title credentials face a gritty test against a desperate FC Cincinnati side fighting to salvage their early season.
The Setup
The stakes are high at TQL Stadium this April 18, 2026, as Chicago Fire arrive sitting second in the table, firmly in the title race. Their defensive solidity—conceding just five goals in seven games—has earned them a strong Form rating. Meanwhile, FC Cincinnati languish in tenth place. Despite bleeding goals at the back, the presence of Evander and K. Denkey ensures a solid Stars presence, keeping the competitive Balance incredibly tight. With the visitors pushing for the top spot, the Stakes couldn't be higher for the away side, while the hosts are desperate to snap a miserable run of results.
Key Battle
Cincinnati's chaotic attack meets Chicago's resolute backline. With the home side netting ten goals but conceding sixteen, their forward line must find a way past a disciplined Fire defense anchored by an in-form goalkeeper. The visitors will look to absorb the early pressure and strike efficiently on the counter.
Our Prediction
We expect Chicago to edge this one 2-1. Despite the off-the-charts competitive parity on paper, the Fire's defensive structure will eventually frustrate the home side. Cincinnati will likely grab a goal through sheer desperation, but Chicago's ruthless transitions will secure the three points late on.