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Chicago Fire FC beat Charlotte FC 1-0 on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in the MLS.

Goals: Luca de la Torre 58' (own goal).

Charlotte FC sit 5th on 47 points.

Chicago Fire FC sit 4th on 48 points.

Charlotte FC have 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches.

Chicago Fire FC have 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.

Last 5 meetings: Charlotte FC won 2, Chicago Fire FC won 3, 0 drawn.

Competition: MLS
Start time: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:30 PM (ET)
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Where to watch: Apple TV (In the United States · ESPN)

The match in numbers

Chicago Fire FC beat Charlotte FC 1-0.
Chicago Fire FC came from behind to win.
Tim Ream was sent off on 90'+8'.

Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users

Match events

CLTCHI

23'Sergio Oregel

34'Djibril Diani

38'Allan Saint-Maximin

49'⇄▲ Tyger Smalls ▼ Archie Goodwin

58'⚽Johan Gómez ast. Jack Elliott 0-1

70'⇄▲ David Schnegg ▼ Djibril Diani

70'⇄▲ Brandt Bronico ▼ Luca de la Torre

74'Pep Biel

75'⇄▲ Mauricio Pineda ▼ Sergio Oregel

75'⇄▲ Andrew Gutman ▼ Leonardo Barroso

80'⇄▲ Dawid Poręba ▼ Jonathan Bamba

80'⇄▲ Sam Rogers ▼ Mbekezeli Mbokazi

81'⇄▲ Nathan Byrne ▼ Will Cleary

81'⇄▲ Nathan Richmond ▼ Harry Toffolo

81'Dawid Poręba

82'Ashley Westwood

90+8'Tim Ream

Live commentary

Match ends, Charlotte FC 0, Chicago Fire FC 1.
90'+9'Second Half ends, Charlotte FC 0, Chicago Fire FC 1.
90'+8'Second yellow card to Tim Ream (Charlotte FC).
90'+8'Tim Ream (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+8'Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+8'Foul by Tim Ream (Charlotte FC).
90'+7'Handball by Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC).
90'+5'Foul by Johan Gómez (Chicago Fire FC).
90'+5'Henry Kessler (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+2'Attempt saved. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC). Assisted by Dawid Poreba.
90'+1'Attempt missed. Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Nathan Byrne with a cross.
90'Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
90'Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'Foul by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC).
89'Foul by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC).
89'Dawid Poreba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
88'Attempt missed. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Dawid Poreba.
86'Attempt saved. Tyger Smalls (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal by Josh Cohen (Chicago Fire FC).
85'Andrew Gutman (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85'Foul by Nathan Richmond (Charlotte FC).
82'Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card.
82'Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
82'Foul by Tyger Smalls (Charlotte FC).
81'Substitution, Charlotte FC. Nathan Richmond replaces Harry Toffolo.
81'Substitution, Charlotte FC. Nathan Byrne replaces Will Cleary.
81'Dawid Poreba (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
81'Foul by Dawid Poreba (Chicago Fire FC).
81'Henry Kessler (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
80'Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Sam Rogers replaces Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
80'Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Dawid Poreba replaces Jonathan Bamba.
79'Attempt missed. Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin with a cross.
79'Foul by Djé D'Avilla (Chicago Fire FC).
79'Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
77'Attempt missed. Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel with a cross following a corner.
76'Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Brandt Bronico.
76'Attempt blocked. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
75'Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Mauricio Pineda replaces Sergio Oregel Jr..
75'Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Andrew Gutman replaces Leonardo Barroso.
74'Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card.
74'Sergio Oregel Jr. (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
74'Foul by Pep Biel (Charlotte FC).
73'Attempt saved. Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Josh Cohen (Chicago Fire FC). Assisted by Brandt Bronico.
72'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 Johan Gómez.
70'Substitution, Charlotte FC. Brandt Bronico replaces Luca de la Torre.
70'Substitution, Charlotte FC. David Schnegg replaces Djibril Diani.
70'Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
70'Foul by Henry Kessler (Charlotte FC).
68'Attempt missed. Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin.
67'Foul by Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC).
67'Henry Kessler (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
65'Sergio Oregel Jr. (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
65'Foul by Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC).
65'Attempt blocked. Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Djibril Diani.
63'Attempt missed. Luca de la Torre (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin following a fast break.
61'VAR Decision: No Goal Charlotte FC 0-1 Chicago Fire FC.
59'Offside, Charlotte FC. Tyger Smalls is caught offside.
59'GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Tyger Smalls (Charlotte FC) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
59'Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC) hits the left post with a left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box. Assisted by Tyger Smalls.
59'Attempt missed. Tyger Smalls (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin with a cross.
58'Own Goal by Luca de la Torre, Charlotte FC. Charlotte FC 0, Chicago Fire FC 1.
58'Attempt missed. Johan Gómez (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from very close range is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jack Elliott following a corner.
57'Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Henry Kessler.
57'Attempt blocked. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie.
54'Foul by Johan Gómez (Chicago Fire FC).
54'Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
54'Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Will Cleary.
54'Attempt blocked. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie.
53'Offside, Charlotte FC. Tyger Smalls is caught offside.
50'Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Harry Toffolo.
49'Delay over. They are ready to continue.
49'Substitution, Charlotte FC. Tyger Smalls replaces Archie Goodwin because of an injury.
47'Delay in match because of an injury Archie Goodwin (Charlotte FC).
45'Second Half begins Charlotte FC 0, Chicago Fire FC 0.
45'+1'First Half ends, Charlotte FC 0, Chicago Fire FC 0.
45'Fourth official has announced 0 minutes of added time.
44'Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
44'Foul by Henry Kessler (Charlotte FC).
43'Foul by Johan Gómez (Chicago Fire FC).
43'Henry Kessler (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
41'Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Tim Ream.
41'Attempt blocked. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked. Assisted by Johan Gómez.
41'Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
41'Foul by Pep Biel (Charlotte FC).
40'Attempt blocked. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
38'Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card.
38'Johan Gómez (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
38'Foul by Pep Biel (Charlotte FC).
36'Corner, Charlotte FC. Conceded by Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
36'Foul by Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC).
36'Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
35'Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Luca de la Torre.
34'Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
34'Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
34'Foul by Djibril Diani (Charlotte FC).
33'Attempt missed. Allan Saint-Maximin (Charlotte FC) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Djibril Diani.
33'Foul by Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC).
33'Tim Ream (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
31'Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
31'Foul by Harry Toffolo (Charlotte FC).
31'Attempt saved. Johan Gómez (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC). Assisted by Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
31'Attempt saved. Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC). Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel.
29'Foul by Leonardo Barroso (Chicago Fire FC).
29'Pep Biel (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
27'Attempt saved. Johan Gómez (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC).
25'Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
25'Foul by Archie Goodwin (Charlotte FC).
24'Corner, Charlotte FC. Conceded by Josh Cohen.
24'Corner, Charlotte FC. Conceded by Jack Elliott.
23'Sergio Oregel Jr. (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
23'Foul by Sergio Oregel Jr. (Chicago Fire FC).
23'Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
20'Offside, Charlotte FC. Archie Goodwin is caught offside.
18'Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie.
17'Attempt saved. Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC). Assisted by Sergio Oregel Jr..
16'Attempt saved. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC). Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie.
13'Foul by Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire FC).
13'Archie Goodwin (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
10'Corner, Charlotte FC. Conceded by Leonardo Barroso.
9'Foul by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC).
9'Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Commentary: ESPN

Stats

CLTCHI

General

41%Possession59%

4Big chances1

4Big chances missed0

4Corners6

Shots

11Total shots18

8Shots off target3

2Shots on target9

1Blocked shots6

1Hit woodwork1

8Shots inside box8

3Shots outside box10

Expected goals (xG)

1.46xG1.13

1.43xG open play0.76

0.03xG set play0.38

1.46Non-penalty xG1.13

0.63xG on target (xGOT)1.32

Passes

345Passes524

284 (82%)Accurate passes463 (88%)

158Own half234

126Opposition half229

22 (49%)Accurate long balls26 (52%)

4 (21%)Accurate crosses2 (17%)

20Throw-ins13

18Touches in opposition box25

3Offsides0

Defence

9Tackles18

8Interceptions6

6Shot blocks1

14Clearances26

8Keeper saves2

Duels

35Duels won46

27 (43%)Ground duels won36 (57%)

8 (44%)Aerial duels won10 (56%)

5 (33%)Successful dribbles4 (50%)

Discipline

4Yellow cards2

1Red cards0

14Fouls committed15

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