Match Summary
DC United defeated Chicago Fire 2:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2024. Goals were scored by C. Benteke 26′, Gabriel Pirani 29′, A. Gutman 54′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Chicago Fire had 65% possession while DC United held 35%. Chicago Fire had 6 shots (2 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for DC United. Expected goals: Chicago Fire 0.53 — DC United 0.69. Chicago Fire made 4 substitutions, DC United made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Chicago Fire and DC United — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. Klich
assist: M. Klich
Match Statistics
Chicago Fire had 65% possession against DC United's 35%. Chicago Fire registered 6 shots (2 on target) while DC United managed 9 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 3–4. Fouls committed: 10–13.
Lineups
Chicago Fire lined up in a 5-4-1 formation under F. Klopas, while DC United deployed a 5-4-1 under T. Lesesne.
Defensive Solidity
Chicago Fire deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against DC United'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 4 midfielders averaging —, versus DC United's 4 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 1 for DC United 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 31.0 (youngest: A. Arigoni (27), oldest: G. Giménez (34)), while DC United average 32.2 (youngest: C. McVey (28), oldest: Pedro Santos (37)). 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
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Chicago Fire have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. DC United show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Chicago Fire and DC United have met 2 times — Chicago Fire won 1, DC United won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Chicago Fire leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 12 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.00 per match (9 for the home side, 3 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 1–7 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026