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← Soccer newsMLS · 2026

Chicago Fire FC vs Charlotte FC

Regular Season

Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 · 8:30 pm EDT

Chicago Fire FCHome
2 – 1FinalFT
Charlotte FCAway

Match winner: Chicago Fire FC

Soldier Field

Checked Nov 4, 2:37 am ESTRefresh match

Match statistics

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Supplied statistics for this match only.
StatisticChicago Fire FCCharlotte FC
Fouls87
Yellow Cards30
Red Cards00
Offsides33
Corner Kicks86
Saves03
Possession46.253.8
SHOTS1414
ON GOAL51
On Target %0.40.1
Penalty Goals00
Penalty Kicks Taken00
Accurate Passes407481
Passes462531
Pass Completion %0.90.9
Accurate Crosses35
Crosses1824
Cross %0.20.2
Long Balls5444
Accurate Long Balls2418
Long Balls %0.40.4
Blocked Shots59
Effective Tackles148
Tackles188
Tackle %0.81.0
Interceptions16
Effective Clearances2820
Clearances2820

Key events

  1. —
    Kickoff

    First Half begins.

  2. 10'
    Yellow Card

    Anton Salétros (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.

  3. 18'
    Goal

    Goal! Chicago Fire FC 0, Charlotte FC 1. Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Idan Toklomati.

  4. 20'
    Goal

    Goal! Chicago Fire FC 1, Charlotte FC 1. Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel with a headed pass.

  5. 23'
    Start Delay

    Delay in match because of an injury Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire FC).

  6. 23'
    Start Delay
  7. 23'
    End Delay

    Delay over. They are ready to continue.

  8. 23'
    End Delay
  9. 45'+3'
    Halftime

    First Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 1, Charlotte FC 1.

  10. 45'
    Start 2nd Half

    Second Half begins Chicago Fire FC 1, Charlotte FC 1.

  11. 49'
    Start Delay

    Delay in match because of an injury Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC).

  12. 49'
    Start Delay
  13. 50'
    End Delay

    Delay over. They are ready to continue.

  14. 50'
    End Delay
  15. 59'
    Yellow Card

    Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  16. 68'
    Goal

    Goal! Chicago Fire FC 2, Charlotte FC 1. Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Robin Lod.

  17. 69'
    Substitution

    Substitution, Charlotte FC. David Schnegg replaces Harry Toffolo.

  18. 74'
    Substitution

    Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Puso Dithejane replaces Jonathan Bamba.

  19. 77'
    Substitution

    Substitution, Charlotte FC. Rodolfo Aloko replaces Liel Abada.

  20. 86'
    Substitution

    Substitution, Charlotte FC. Brandt Bronico replaces Luca de la Torre.

  21. 86'
    Substitution

    Substitution, Charlotte FC. Archie Goodwin replaces Idan Toklomati.

  22. 88'
    Substitution

    Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie replaces Robin Lod.

  23. 88'
    Substitution

    Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Mauricio Pineda replaces Djé D'Avilla.

  24. 90'+5'
    Yellow Card

    Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.

  25. 90'+6'
    End Regular Time

    Second Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 2, Charlotte FC 1.

Lineups

Players stay with their supplied roster club. Other listed players may be unused; App records source appearances, not the number of names listed. An own goal is credited in the event as supplied.

Chicago Fire FCFormation 4-4-2

Starting lineup

PlayerPosAppGAOGYCRC
1Chris BradyG100000
3Jack ElliottCD-L100000
16Joel WatermanCD-R100010
15Andrew GutmanLB100000
2Leonardo BarrosoRB100000
6Anton SaletrosCM-L100010
42D'Avilla Dje TahCM-R100000
19Jonathan BambaLM100000
11Philip ZinckernagelRM101000
17Robin LodCF-L101000
9Robert LewandowskiCF-R120010

Other listed players

PlayerPosAppGAOGYCRC
20Jason ShokalookSUB000000
44Josh CohenSUB000000
14Viktor RadojevicSUB000000
5Samual RogersSUB000000
35Sergio OregelSUB000000
24Jonathan DeanSUB000000
12Puso DithejaneSUB100000
7Maren Haile-SelassieSUB100000
22Mauricio PinedaSUB100000

Charlotte FCFormation 4-3-3

Starting lineup

PlayerPosAppGAOGYCRC
1Kristijan KahlinaG100000
22Henry KesslerCD-L100000
44Morrison AgyemangCD-R100000
15Harry ToffoloLB100000
14Nathan ByrneRB100000
8Ashley WestwoodCM100000
28Djibril DianiLM100000
17Luca de la TorreRM100000
9Idan ToklomatiF101000
11Liel AbadaLF100000
16Pep BielRF110000

Other listed players

PlayerPosAppGAOGYCRC
35Will ClearySUB000000
20Baye CoulibalySUB000000
4Andrew PrivettSUB000000
23David SchneggSUB100000
37Rodolfo AlokoSUB100000
7Archie GoodwinSUB100000
25Tyger SmallsSUB000000
21Tyler MillerSUB000000
13Brandt BronicoSUB100000

Commentary

  1. —

    Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

  2. —

    First Half begins.

  3. 1'

    Attempt missed. Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Luca de la Torre.

  4. 3'

    Foul by Robin Lod (Chicago Fire FC).

  5. 3'

    Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  6. 5'

    Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  7. 5'

    Foul by Morrison Agyemang (Charlotte FC).

  8. 6'

    Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Robert Lewandowski is caught offside.

  9. 7'

    Attempt blocked. Luca de la Torre (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ashley Westwood.

  10. 8'

    Attempt missed. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel following a fast break.

  11. 10'

    Foul by Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire FC).

  12. 10'

    Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  13. 10'

    Anton Salétros (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.

  14. 14'

    Attempt blocked. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Robert Lewandowski with a headed pass.

  15. 14'

    Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Morrison Agyemang.

  16. 17'

    Attempt missed. Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Luca de la Torre.

  17. 17'

    Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  18. 17'

    Foul by Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC).

  19. 18'

    Goal! Chicago Fire FC 0, Charlotte FC 1. Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Idan Toklomati.

  20. 20'

    Goal! Chicago Fire FC 1, Charlotte FC 1. Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel with a headed pass.

  21. 22'

    Attempt blocked. Liel Abada (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Djibril Diani.

  22. 23'

    Delay in match because of an injury Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire FC).

  23. 23'

    Delay over. They are ready to continue.

  24. 24'

    Attempt saved. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC). Assisted by Jonathan Bamba.

  25. 31'

    Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Harry Toffolo.

  26. 31'

    Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Luca de la Torre.

  27. 32'

    Attempt missed. Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel with a cross following a corner.

  28. 33'

    Attempt blocked. Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Idan Toklomati.

  29. 34'

    Attempt missed. Harry Toffolo (Charlotte FC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.

  30. 35'

    Foul by Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC).

  31. 35'

    Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  32. 36'

    Foul by Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC).

  33. 36'

    Anton Salétros (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  34. 36'

    Attempt missed. Robin Lod (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel.

  35. 41'

    Nathan Byrne (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  36. 41'

    Foul by Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC).

  37. 42'

    Attempt blocked. Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Liel Abada with a cross.

  38. 43'

    Attempt missed. Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Luca de la Torre.

  39. 44'

    Attempt blocked. Robin Lod (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel.

  40. 45'+1'

    Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.

  41. 45'+2'

    Attempt blocked. Liel Abada (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nathan Byrne with a cross.

  42. 45'+2'

    Corner, Charlotte FC. Conceded by Joel Waterman.

  43. 45'+2'

    Attempt blocked. Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

  44. 45'+3'

    Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  45. 45'+3'

    Foul by Henry Kessler (Charlotte FC).

  46. 45'+3'

    First Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 1, Charlotte FC 1.

  47. 45'

    Second Half begins Chicago Fire FC 1, Charlotte FC 1.

  48. 46'

    Attempt blocked. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jonathan Bamba.

  49. 46'

    Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Henry Kessler.

  50. 48'

    Foul by Djé D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC).

  51. 48'

    Liel Abada (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  52. 48'

    Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  53. 48'

    Foul by Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC).

  54. 49'

    Delay in match because of an injury Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC).

  55. 50'

    Delay over. They are ready to continue.

  56. 51'

    Attempt blocked. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel.

  57. 51'

    Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Nathan Byrne.

  58. 52'

    Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Pep Biel.

  59. 53'

    Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Jack Elliott is caught offside.

  60. 55'

    Corner, Charlotte FC. Conceded by Leonardo Barroso.

  61. 56'

    Attempt saved. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the centre of the goal by Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC). Assisted by Robert Lewandowski.

  62. 57'

    Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Harry Toffolo.

  63. 59'

    Foul by Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire FC).

  64. 59'

    Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  65. 59'

    Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  66. 61'

    Attempt blocked. Morrison Agyemang (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ashley Westwood with a cross.

  67. 61'

    Corner, Charlotte FC. Conceded by Joel Waterman.

  68. 62'

    Attempt blocked. Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

  69. 62'

    Corner, Charlotte FC. Conceded by Robin Lod.

  70. 65'

    Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Luca de la Torre.

  71. 66'

    Attempt missed. Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel with a cross following a corner.

  72. 68'

    Goal! Chicago Fire FC 2, Charlotte FC 1. Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Robin Lod.

  73. 69'

    Substitution, Charlotte FC. David Schnegg replaces Harry Toffolo.

  74. 72'

    Attempt blocked. Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel.

  75. 73'

    Attempt blocked. Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Morrison Agyemang.

  76. 74'

    Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  77. 74'

    Foul by David Schnegg (Charlotte FC).

  78. 74'

    Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Puso Dithejane replaces Jonathan Bamba.

  79. 77'

    Substitution, Charlotte FC. Rodolfo Aloko replaces Liel Abada.

  80. 80'

    Corner, Charlotte FC. Conceded by Andrew Gutman.

  81. 82'

    Offside, Charlotte FC. Rodolfo Aloko is caught offside.

  82. 86'

    Substitution, Charlotte FC. Brandt Bronico replaces Luca de la Torre.

  83. 86'

    Substitution, Charlotte FC. Archie Goodwin replaces Idan Toklomati.

  84. 87'

    Offside, Charlotte FC. Rodolfo Aloko is caught offside.

  85. 88'

    Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie replaces Robin Lod.

  86. 88'

    Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Mauricio Pineda replaces Djé D'Avilla.

  87. 90'

    Foul by Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC).

  88. 90'

    Morrison Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  89. 90'+1'

    Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.

  90. 90'+1'

    Corner, Charlotte FC. Conceded by Andrew Gutman.

  91. 90'+2'

    Attempt saved. Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC). Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel.

  92. 90'+3'

    Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  93. 90'+3'

    Foul by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC).

  94. 90'+3'

    Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Robert Lewandowski is caught offside.

  95. 90'+4'

    Offside, Charlotte FC. Rodolfo Aloko is caught offside.

  96. 90'+5'

    Foul by Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC).

  97. 90'+5'

    David Schnegg (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  98. 90'+5'

    Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.

  99. 90'+6'

    Second Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 2, Charlotte FC 1.

  100. —

    Match ends, Chicago Fire FC 2, Charlotte FC 1.

Sources & data scope

Supplied match statistics, events and lineups. Missing components remain unavailable; preview season aggregates are excluded from match statistics.

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