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FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire FC – May 2, 2026

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AwayFC Cincinnati3
Final
HomeChicago Fire FC2
Match dateMay 2, 2026Official MLS schedule date
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WatchApple TVAvailability varies by location
VenueSoldier FieldChicago, Illinois
CompetitionRegular Season2,026 MLS · Regular season
StatusFinalUpdated Sep 7, 2026 4:00 PM UTC
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Complete match report

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

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FC Cincinnati defeated Chicago Fire FC 3-2 on May 2, 2026. The match was part of Regular Season. It was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

The goals were scored by Hugo Cuypers for Chicago Fire FC at 16', Evander for FC Cincinnati at 24', Hugo Cuypers for Chicago Fire FC at 28', and Evander for FC Cincinnati at 31'.

FC Cincinnati had 44.5% possession and 10 shots, while Chicago Fire FC recorded 55.5% possession and 33 shots.

Attendance18,639Reported crowd
RefereeJoseph DickersonMatch official

FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire FC Goals and Scoring Timeline

16'
GoalHugo CuypersChicago Fire FC
24'
GoalEvanderFC Cincinnati
28'
GoalHugo CuypersChicago Fire FC · Assist: Philip Zinckernagel
31'
GoalEvanderFC Cincinnati · Assist: Kenji Mboma Dem

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

FC CincinnatiMatch statChicago Fire FC
44.5%Possession55.5%
10Total shots33
4Shots on target10
1Corners10
5Fouls12
0Offsides1
8Goalkeeper saves1
3 / 1Yellow / red cards1 / 0
356/419Accurate / total passes430/506
90%Pass accuracy90%

FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire FC Cards and Substitutions

56'
Red CardKyle SmithFC Cincinnati
68'
Yellow CardKévin DenkeyFC Cincinnati
90'
Yellow CardAyoub LajharFC Cincinnati
90'+3'
Yellow CardD'Avilla Dje TahChicago Fire FC
90'+12'
Yellow CardAndrei ChirilaFC Cincinnati
45'
SubNick Hagglundfor Tah Anunga · FC Cincinnati
59'
SubJonathan Bambafor Robin Lod · Chicago Fire FC
66'
SubMatt Miazgafor Gerardo Valenzuela · FC Cincinnati
77'
SubTom Barlowfor Kenji Mboma Dem · FC Cincinnati
77'
SubAyoub Jabbarifor Kévin Denkey · FC Cincinnati
88'
SubAyoub Lajharfor Bryan Ramirez · FC Cincinnati
90'+8'
SubJason Shokalookfor Jonathan Dean · Chicago Fire FC

FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire FC Starting Lineups and Formations

3-4-1-2

FC Cincinnati Starting XI

  1. #18 Roman CelentanoG
  2. #88 Andrei ChirilaCD
  3. #11 Samuel GidiCD-L
  4. #24 Kyle SmithCD-R
  5. #27 Tah AnungaCM-L
  6. #22 Gerardo ValenzuelaCM-R
  7. #10 EvanderAM
  8. #29 Bryan RamirezLM
  9. #20 Pavel BuchaRM
  10. #9 Kévin DenkeyCF-L
  11. #17 Kenji Mboma DemCF-R
4-2-3-1

Chicago Fire FC Starting XI

  1. #1 Chris BradyG
  2. #4 Mbekezeli MbokaziCD-L
  3. #3 Jack ElliottCD-R
  4. #15 Andrew GutmanLB
  5. #24 Jonathan DeanRB
  6. #17 Robin LodAM
  7. #6 Anton SaletrosLM
  8. #42 D'Avilla Dje TahRM
  9. #9 Hugo CuypersF
  10. #7 Maren Haile-SelassieAM-L
  11. #11 Philip ZinckernagelAM-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.

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

FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire FC Match Date and Kickoff Time

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

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Apple TVNational listing

FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire FC Stadium and Match Location

Chicago Fire FC hosts this fixture at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. 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

FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire FC Final Score and Match Result

Final Score: FC Cincinnati 3–2 Chicago Fire FC

FC Cincinnati won the match. The feed currently marks the result as FT.

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FC Cincinnati vs Chicago Fire FC MLS Standings and Team Records

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Away team · Eastern Conference

FC Cincinnati MLS Record

#6 · 31 points
Played
22
W-D-L
8-7-7
Goal diff.
-2
Home team · Eastern Conference

Chicago Fire FC MLS Record

#3 · 38 points
Played
22
W-D-L
11-5-6
Goal diff.
+11
Fixture-specific schedule context

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

FC Cincinnati Before and After This Match

The previous loaded FC Cincinnati fixture is Red Bull New York vs FC Cincinnati on Apr 25. Their next fixture is FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC on May 9.

Chicago Fire FC Before and After This Match

The previous loaded Chicago Fire FC fixture is Sporting Kansas City vs Chicago Fire FC on Apr 25. Their next fixture is Red Bull New York vs Chicago Fire FC on May 9.

Matchday and Repeat-Meeting Context

This fixture is one of 9 MLS games listed on May 2, 2026. The feed contains 1 other 2026 meeting between these clubs.

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What Is the Latest Score and Match Status?

FC Cincinnati 3–2 Chicago Fire FC, final.

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