Match Summary
Chicago Fire and FC Cincinnati drew 3:3. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2023. Goals were scored by J. Moreno 8′, K. Przybyłko 32′, R. Czichos 45′ (pen.), C. Mueller 46′, Sergio Santos 84′, J. Moreno 87′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Chicago Fire had 49% possession while FC Cincinnati held 51%. Chicago Fire had 14 shots (4 on target) compared to 14 (8 on target) for FC Cincinnati. Expected goals: Chicago Fire 1.81 — FC Cincinnati 1.76. Chicago Fire made 3 substitutions, FC Cincinnati made 4. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Júnior Moreno 52′).
Match Events
Key match events between Chicago Fire and FC Cincinnati — 6 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: B. Vázquez
assist: B. Gutiérrez
Penalty
assist: A. Souquet
assist: L. Acosta
Match Statistics
Chicago Fire had 49% possession against FC Cincinnati's 51%. Chicago Fire registered 14 shots (4 on target) while FC Cincinnati managed 14 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 8–6. Fouls committed: 18–11.
Lineups
Chicago Fire lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under E. Hendrickson, while FC Cincinnati deployed a 5-3-2 under P. Noonan.
Defensive Solidity
Chicago Fire deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against FC Cincinnati's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Chicago Fire field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus FC Cincinnati's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Chicago Fire start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for FC Cincinnati averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of Chicago Fire's starting XI is 34.0 (youngest: A. Souquet (33), oldest: R. Czichos (35)), while FC Cincinnati average 25.0 (youngest: I. Murphy (25), oldest: I. Murphy (25)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Chicago Fire have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. FC Cincinnati show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Chicago Fire and FC Cincinnati have met 2 times — Chicago Fire won 0, FC Cincinnati won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. FC Cincinnati leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (3 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026