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Where is Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati?

The listed venue is TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Regular Season

Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati – April 18, 2026

Q: How can I watch Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati?

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Away

CHIChicago Fire FC3

Final

Home

CINFC Cincinnati3

Match dateApril 18, 2026Official MLS schedule date

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VenueTQL StadiumCincinnati, Ohio

CompetitionRegular Season2,026 MLS · Regular season

StatusFinalUpdated Sep 7, 2026 4:00 PM UTC

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Match videos

Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati YouTube Highlights

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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire FC | April 18, 2026

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Complete match report

Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati Final Score, Goals, Match Stats and Lineups

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Chicago Fire FC and FC Cincinnati drew 3-3 on April 18, 2026. The match was part of Regular Season. It was played at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The goals were scored by Hugo Cuypers for Chicago Fire FC at 26', Tom Barlow for FC Cincinnati at 42', and Hugo Cuypers for Chicago Fire FC at 48'.

Chicago Fire FC had 45.2% possession and 18 shots, while FC Cincinnati recorded 54.8% possession and 23 shots.

Attendance25,513Reported crowd

RefereeMalik BadawiMatch official

Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati Goals and Scoring Timeline

26'

GoalHugo CuypersChicago Fire FC · Assist: Philip Zinckernagel

42'

GoalTom BarlowFC Cincinnati

48'

GoalHugo CuypersChicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati Match Stats: Possession, Shots and Discipline

Chicago Fire FCMatch statFC Cincinnati

45.2%Possession54.8%

18Total shots23

6Shots on target9

1Corners9

9Fouls11

0Offsides1

7Goalkeeper saves3

3 / 0Yellow / red cards4 / 0

318/413Accurate / total passes400/483

80%Pass accuracy80%

Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati Cards and Substitutions

Yellow CardSamuel GidiFC Cincinnati

11'

Yellow CardTom BarlowFC Cincinnati

90'

Yellow CardBryan RamirezFC Cincinnati

90'

Yellow CardDylan BorsoChicago Fire FC

90'

Yellow CardPavel BuchaFC Cincinnati

90'+9'

Yellow CardJack ElliottChicago Fire FC

90'+9'

Yellow CardMbekezeli MbokaziChicago Fire FC

45'

SubTeenage Hadebefor Gilberto Flores · FC Cincinnati

64'

SubAlvas Powellfor Miles Robinson · FC Cincinnati

70'

SubAyoub Jabbarifor Tom Barlow · FC Cincinnati

70'

SubGerardo Valenzuelafor Ender Echenique · FC Cincinnati

73'

SubJoel Watermanfor Philip Zinckernagel · Chicago Fire FC

83'

SubPuso Dithejanefor Robin Lod · Chicago Fire FC

83'

SubDylan Borsofor Jonathan Dean · Chicago Fire FC

85'

SubKyle Smithfor Kenji Mboma Dem · FC Cincinnati

90'+4'

SubViktor Radojevicfor Maren Haile-Selassie · Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati Starting Lineups and Formations

4-4-2

Chicago Fire FC Starting XI

#1 Chris BradyG
#4 Mbekezeli MbokaziCD-L
#3 Jack ElliottCD-R
#15 Andrew GutmanLB
#24 Jonathan DeanRB
#42 D'Avilla Dje TahCM-L
#6 Anton SaletrosCM-R
#7 Maren Haile-SelassieLM
#11 Philip ZinckernagelRM
#17 Robin LodCF-L
#9 Hugo CuypersCF-R

3-4-1-2

FC Cincinnati Starting XI

#18 Roman CelentanoG
#12 Miles RobinsonCD
#3 Gilberto FloresCD-L
#4 Nick HagglundCD-R
#11 Samuel GidiCM-L
#20 Pavel BuchaCM-R
#10 EvanderAM
#29 Bryan RamirezLM
#66 Ender EcheniqueRM
#16 Tom BarlowCF-L
#17 Kenji Mboma DemCF-R

Goals, match statistics, cards, substitutions, lineups, attendance and referee data come from the ESPN match report. Corrected official data replaces these details during a later scheduled refresh.

Fan match guide

Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati Match Details: Date, Time, TV and Stadium

Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati Match Date and Kickoff Time

The match is listed for April 18, 2026. The kickoff card above converts the official start time automatically into your selected timezone. Use the timezone control when traveling or planning with fans elsewhere.

How to Watch Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati: TV Channel and Streaming

The current viewing listing is Apple TV. Availability can vary by country or region.

Apple TVNational listing

Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati Stadium and Match Location

FC Cincinnati hosts this fixture at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Recheck before traveling because venues and kickoff details can change.

MLS Competition and Round

This fixture is listed as Regular Season in the 2,026 MLS season. The match status and round label update when the schedule feed confirms a change.

Final result

Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati Final Score and Match Result

Final Score: Chicago Fire FC 3–3 FC Cincinnati

The match finished level after regulation. The feed currently marks the result as FT.

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Latest table snapshot

Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati MLS Standings and Team Records

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Away team · Eastern Conference

Chicago Fire FC MLS Record

#3 · 38 points

Played: 22
W-D-L: 11-5-6
Goal diff.: +11

Home team · Eastern Conference

FC Cincinnati MLS Record

#6 · 31 points

Played: 22
W-D-L: 8-7-7
Goal diff.: -2

Fixture-specific schedule context

Where Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati Fits in the 2026 Schedule

Chicago Fire FC Before and After This Match

The previous loaded Chicago Fire FC fixture is Atlanta United FC vs Chicago Fire FC on Apr 11. Their next fixture is Sporting Kansas City vs Chicago Fire FC on Apr 25.

FC Cincinnati Before and After This Match

The previous loaded FC Cincinnati fixture is FC Cincinnati vs Toronto FC on Apr 11. Their next fixture is FC Cincinnati vs New York City FC on Apr 22.

Matchday and Repeat-Meeting Context

This fixture is one of 9 MLS games listed on April 18, 2026. The feed contains 1 other 2026 meeting between these clubs.

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Other 2026 Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati Meetings

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CIN FC Cincinnati 3

CHI Chicago Fire FC 2

Final Apple TV Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

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For away fans

Chicago Fire FC Schedule

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FC Cincinnati Schedule

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PHI Philadelphia Union 0

Final Apple TV Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania

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HOU Houston Dynamo FC 1

ORL Orlando City SC 0

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CLB Columbus Crew 1

NE New England Revolution 2

Final Apple TV Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

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Quick answers

Chicago Fire FC vs FC Cincinnati FAQ

What Time Is the Match?

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What Channel Is the Match On?

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What Is the Latest Score and Match Status?

Chicago Fire FC 3–3 FC Cincinnati, final.

Where Can I Find the Next Games?

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Fixture status, score, venue and broadcast fields come from the linked match source. General 2026 viewing information follows the official MLS Apple TV announcement.