Chicago Fire FC vs CF Montréal, 2026 MLS, Regular Season
· MLS
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3 - 0
3 - 0
Bamba, Cuypers and Lod score as Fire beat Montréal 3-0
Jonathan Bamba scored in the first half, and the Chicago Fire scored twice in stoppage time to secure a 3-0 win over CF Montréal in their home opener on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Foul by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal).
- 2': Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Brayan Vera.
- 5': Foul by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC).
- 5': Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 6': Foul by Anton Salétros (Chicago Fire FC).
- 6': Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7': Delay in match because of an injury Prince Owusu (CF Montréal).
- 8': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 9': Foul by Aleksandr Guboglo (CF Montréal).
- 9': Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Attempt blocked. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie.
- 17': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Victor Loturi.
- 17': Foul by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC).
- 17': Hennadii Synchuk (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Attempt saved. Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal). Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel.
- 23': Dagur Thórhallsson (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Foul by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC).
- 23': Attempt blocked. Anton Salétros (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie.
- 24': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Efraín Morales.
- 25': Foul by Matty Longstaff (CF Montréal).
- 25': Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Goal! Chicago Fire FC 1, CF Montréal 0. Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal.
- 28': Foul by Matty Longstaff (CF Montréal).
- 28': Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Dagur Thórhallsson (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC).
- 30': Foul by Hennadii Synchuk (CF Montréal).
- 30': Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by Brayan Vera (CF Montréal).
- 30': Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 30': Brayan Vera (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 32': Delay in match (Chicago Fire FC).
- 32': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 34': Dangerous play by Hennadii Synchuk (CF Montréal).
- 34': Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal). Assisted by Maren Haile-Selassie.
- 34': Efraín Morales (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Foul by Leonardo Barroso (Chicago Fire FC).
- 36': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Dagur Thórhallsson.
- 37': Attempt saved. Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal). Assisted by Jack Elliott.
- 40': Corner, CF Montréal. Conceded by Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
- 41': Attempt blocked. Jalen Neal (CF Montréal) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Iván Jaime with a cross.
- 43': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Jalen Neal.
- 44': Foul by Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC).
- 44': Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Foul by Anton Salétros (Chicago Fire FC).
- 45': Hennadii Synchuk (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 1, CF Montréal 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Chicago Fire FC 1, CF Montréal 0.
- 45': Substitution, CF Montréal. Brandan Craig replaces Jalen Neal.
- 46': Attempt missed. Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Hugo Cuypers with a headed pass.
- 48': Corner, CF Montréal. Conceded by Mbekezeli Mbokazi.
- 51': Delay in match because of an injury Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire FC).
- 52': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 52': Foul by Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC).
- 52': Hennadii Synchuk (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 53': Iván Jaime (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card.
- 54': VAR Decision: Card upgraded Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC).
- 56': Jonathan Dean (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the red card.
- 57': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Joel Waterman replaces Jonathan Bamba.
- 58': Attempt blocked. Brandan Craig (CF Montréal) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 58': Delay in match because of an injury Jack Elliott (Chicago Fire FC).
- 60': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 61': Offside, CF Montréal. Prince Owusu is caught offside.
- 63': Foul by Anton Salétros (Chicago Fire FC).
- 63': Matty Longstaff (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Substitution, CF Montréal. Dawid Bugaj replaces Aleksandr Guboglo.
- 63': Substitution, CF Montréal. Noah Streit replaces Brayan Vera.
- 66': Foul by Iván Jaime (CF Montréal).
- 66': Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Efraín Morales.
- 67': Attempt missed. Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Anton Salétros with a cross following a corner.
- 68': Corner, CF Montréal. Conceded by Joel Waterman.
- 69': Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal). Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel.
- 70': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Thomas Gillier.
- 71': Attempt blocked. Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anton Salétros with a cross.
- 71': Attempt missed. Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
- 72': Attempt saved. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal). Assisted by Mauricio Pineda.
- 72': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Thomas Gillier.
- 72': Substitution, CF Montréal. Daniel Ríos replaces Iván Jaime.
- 73': Attempt saved. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal). Assisted by Anton Salétros with a cross.
- 74': Foul by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal).
- 74': Joel Waterman (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Foul by Victor Loturi (CF Montréal).
- 76': Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 77': Offside, CF Montréal. Prince Owusu is caught offside.
- 78': Substitution, CF Montréal. Wiki Carmona replaces Matty Longstaff.
- 79': Foul by Mauricio Pineda (Chicago Fire FC).
- 79': Hennadii Synchuk (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': Foul by Efraín Morales (CF Montréal).
- 80': Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 81': Delay in match because of an injury Brandan Craig (CF Montréal).
- 82': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 88': Attempt saved. Wiki Carmona (CF Montréal) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Chris Brady (Chicago Fire FC). Assisted by Hennadii Synchuk.
- 89': Foul by Brandan Craig (CF Montréal).
- 89': Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 89': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Dje Tah D'Avilla replaces Mauricio Pineda.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 12 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hugo Cuypers.
- 90'+2': Penalty Chicago Fire FC. Hugo Cuypers draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 90'+2': Penalty conceded by Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 90'+2': Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+4': Goal! Chicago Fire FC 2, CF Montréal 0. Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.
- 90'+6': Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Robin Lod replaces Philip Zinckernagel.
- 90'+7': Attempt saved. Leonardo Barroso (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal). Assisted by Hugo Cuypers with a cross.
- 90'+7': Corner, Chicago Fire FC. Conceded by Thomas Gillier.
- 90'+8': Foul by Robin Lod (Chicago Fire FC).
- 90'+8': Wiki Carmona (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+10': Goal! Chicago Fire FC 3, CF Montréal 0. Robin Lod (Chicago Fire FC) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner.
- 90'+11': Attempt saved. Hennadii Synchuk (CF Montréal) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Chris Brady (Chicago Fire FC). Assisted by Dagur Thórhallsson.
- 90'+13': Second Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 3, CF Montréal 0.
- 0': Match ends, Chicago Fire FC 3, CF Montréal 0.
Statistics
 MTL |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 12 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
| 7 | Saves | 2 |
| 56.4 | Possession | 43.6 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 11 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 2 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 335 | Accurate Passes | 237 |
| 428 | Passes | 326 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 10 | Crosses | 14 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 58 | Long Balls | 58 |
| 23 | Accurate Long Balls | 16 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 20 | Tackles | 15 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 18 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 17 | Effective Clearances | 19 |
| 17 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Attendance: 20,872
Venue: Soldier Field
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Attendance: 20,872
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Bull New York | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 2 | +3 | 4 |
| 3 | New York City FC | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 2 | +2 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Chicago Fire FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Brady (GK) |
| 4 | Mbekezeli Mbokazi |
| 3 | Jack Elliott |
| 24 | Jonathan Dean  |
| 2 | Leonardo Barroso |
| 22 | Mauricio Pineda |
| 11 | Philip Zinckernagel  |
| 6 | Anton Saletros |
| 9 | Hugo Cuypers |
| 19 | Jonathan Bamba |
| 7 | Maren Haile-Selassie |
CF Montréal (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Thomas Gillier (GK) |
| 24 | Efraín Morales |
| 2 | Jalen Neal |
| 4 | Brayan Vera |
| 39 | Aleksandr Guboglo |
| 10 | Iván Jaime |
| 22 | Victor Loturi |
| 8 | Matthew Longstaff |
| 9 | Prince Owusu |
| 17 | Dagur Thórhallsson |
| 18 | Hennadii Synchuk |
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