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Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC – August 1, 2026

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AwayCharlotte FC1
Final
HomeChicago Fire FC2
Match dateAugust 1, 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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Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC YouTube Highlights

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Chicago Fire FC vs. Charlotte FC | Full Match Highlights | Robert Lewandowski BRACE in HOME DEBUT!

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Complete match report

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

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Chicago Fire FC defeated Charlotte FC 2-1 on August 1, 2026. The match was part of Regular Season. It was played at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.

The goals were scored by Pep Biel for Charlotte FC at 18', Robert Lewandowski for Chicago Fire FC at 20', and Robert Lewandowski for Chicago Fire FC at 68'.

Charlotte FC had 53.8% possession and 14 shots, while Chicago Fire FC recorded 46.2% possession and 14 shots.

Attendance32,183Reported crowd
RefereeJon FreemonMatch official

Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC Goals and Scoring Timeline

18'
GoalPep BielCharlotte FC · Assist: Idan Toklomati
20'
GoalRobert LewandowskiChicago Fire FC · Assist: Philip Zinckernagel
68'
GoalRobert LewandowskiChicago Fire FC · Assist: Robin Lod

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

Charlotte FCMatch statChicago Fire FC
53.8%Possession46.2%
14Total shots14
1Shots on target5
6Corners8
7Fouls8
3Offsides3
3Goalkeeper saves0
0 / 0Yellow / red cards3 / 0
481/531Accurate / total passes407/462
90%Pass accuracy90%

Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC Cards and Substitutions

10'
Yellow CardAnton SaletrosChicago Fire FC
59'
Yellow CardJoel WatermanChicago Fire FC
90'+5'
Yellow CardRobert LewandowskiChicago Fire FC
69'
SubDavid Schneggfor Harry Toffolo · Charlotte FC
74'
SubPuso Dithejanefor Jonathan Bamba · Chicago Fire FC
77'
SubRodolfo Alokofor Liel Abada · Charlotte FC
86'
SubBrandt Bronicofor Luca de la Torre · Charlotte FC
86'
SubArchie Goodwinfor Idan Toklomati · Charlotte FC
88'
SubMaren Haile-Selassiefor Robin Lod · Chicago Fire FC
88'
SubMauricio Pinedafor D'Avilla Dje Tah · Chicago Fire FC

Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC Starting Lineups and Formations

4-3-3

Charlotte FC Starting XI

  1. #1 Kristijan KahlinaG
  2. #22 Henry KesslerCD-L
  3. #44 Morrison AgyemangCD-R
  4. #15 Harry ToffoloLB
  5. #14 Nathan ByrneRB
  6. #8 Ashley WestwoodCM
  7. #28 Djibril DianiLM
  8. #17 Luca de la TorreRM
  9. #9 Idan ToklomatiF
  10. #11 Liel AbadaLF
  11. #16 Pep BielRF
4-4-2

Chicago Fire FC Starting XI

  1. #1 Chris BradyG
  2. #3 Jack ElliottCD-L
  3. #16 Joel WatermanCD-R
  4. #15 Andrew GutmanLB
  5. #2 Leonardo BarrosoRB
  6. #6 Anton SaletrosCM-L
  7. #42 D'Avilla Dje TahCM-R
  8. #19 Jonathan BambaLM
  9. #11 Philip ZinckernagelRM
  10. #17 Robin LodCF-L
  11. #9 Robert LewandowskiCF-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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Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC Match Details: Date, Time, TV and Stadium

Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC Match Date and Kickoff Time

The match is listed for August 1, 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 Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC: TV Channel and Streaming

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Apple TVNational listing

Charlotte FC 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

Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC Final Score and Match Result

Final Score: Charlotte FC 1–2 Chicago Fire FC

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

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Latest table snapshot

Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC MLS Standings and Team Records

These are the latest synced standings, not a historical snapshot from matchday.

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Away team · Eastern Conference

Charlotte FC MLS Record

#5 · 36 points
Played
23
W-D-L
10-6-7
Goal diff.
+8
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 Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC Fits in the 2026 Schedule

Charlotte FC Before and After This Match

The previous loaded Charlotte FC fixture is Charlotte FC vs Red Bull New York on Jul 25. Their next fixture is Columbus Crew vs Charlotte FC on Aug 15.

Chicago Fire FC Before and After This Match

The previous loaded Chicago Fire FC fixture is Chicago Fire FC vs New York City FC on Jul 25. Their next fixture is Portland Timbers vs Chicago Fire FC on Aug 16.

Matchday and Repeat-Meeting Context

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

Same opponents

Other 2026 Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC Meetings

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Sep 26 Loading time… ET reference available after timezone selection
Chicago Fire FC
Charlotte FC
Sat, September 26th at 7:30 PM EDT Apple TV Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
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Other MLS Games on This Date

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Aug 1 Loading time… ET reference available after timezone selection
Nashville SC 2
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Final Apple TV Audi Field, Washington, District of Columbia
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Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC FAQ

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What Is the Latest Score and Match Status?

Charlotte FC 1–2 Chicago Fire FC, final.

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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.