Chicago Fire FC

Chicago Fire FC

5th in MLS
South Africa 1-2 Panama - Mbekezeli Mbokazi scores screamer but Bafana have plenty to fix before World Cup South Africa 1-2 Panama - Mbekezeli Mbokazi scores screamer but Bafana have plenty to fix before World Cup

South Africa controlled the tempo for the lion's share of both games, but their dominance did not always translate to goals and lapses at the back meant they drew 1-1 in Durban and lost 2-1 in Cape Town.

South Africa vs. Panama in Cape Town - Kick-off time, team news, how to watch South Africa vs. Panama in Cape Town - Kick-off time, team news, how to watch

After Friday's 1-1 draw in Durban, South Africa and Panama will face off in a second successive international friendly on Tuesday - this time at Cape Town's DHL Stadium.

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MLS Power Rankings: Nashville displaces LAFC, Caps to go No. 1 MLS Power Rankings: Nashville displaces LAFC, Caps to go No. 1

LAFC still haven't conceded in league play in 2026, but that defensive prowess isn't enough to top this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

Chicago sends Union to 5th straight loss to start 2026 Chicago sends Union to 5th straight loss to start 2026

Hugo Cuypers scored a goal for the fourth consecutive game, Jonathan Bamba also scored a goal, and the Chicago Fire beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1 on Saturday.

Themba Zwane recalled for South Africa friendlies against Panama, no space for Mohau Nkota Themba Zwane recalled for South Africa friendlies against Panama, no space for Mohau Nkota

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has announced his 23-man squad for Bafana Bafana's upcoming friendlies against Panama this month, recalling Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Themba Zwane and Thapelo Maseko.

MLS Power Rankings: LAFC off to record-breaking start MLS Power Rankings: LAFC off to record-breaking start

LAFC have already made history with their lockdown defense, but are they No. 1? Here's this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

MLS Power Rankings: Vancouver the early-season team to beat MLS Power Rankings: Vancouver the early-season team to beat

Three games in and the Vancouver Whitecaps are absolutely purring. All that and more in this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

MLS Power Rankings: Miami surge after comeback win MLS Power Rankings: Miami surge after comeback win

Defending champions Inter Miami finally got their 2026 MLS season on track, as we look at the latest ESPN Power Rankings.

Bamba, Cuypers and Lod score as Fire beat Montréal 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.

Transfer rumors, news: Could Bernardo Silva head to MLS? Transfer rumors, news: Could Bernardo Silva head to MLS?

MLS side Chicago Fire are one of the clubs that are looking to sign Manchester City's Bernardo Silva in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

MLS Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Nashville SC 5 +11 13
2 New York City FC 5 +7 10
3 Inter Miami CF 5 +1 10
4 Charlotte FC 5 +4 8
5 Chicago Fire FC 5 +2 7
6 D.C. United 5 0 7
7 Toronto FC 5 -2 7
8 Red Bull New York 5 -6 7
9 FC Cincinnati 5 -4 6
10 Atlanta United FC 5 -3 4
11 New England Revol.. 4 -1 3
12 CF Montréal 5 -7 3
13 Orlando City SC 5 -12 3
14 Columbus Crew 5 -3 2
15 Philadelphia Unio.. 5 -6 0
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
9 Hugo Cuypers 4 4 0
19 Jonathan Bamba 2 4 0
17 Robin Lod 1 5 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
15 Andrew Gutman 1 1 0
1 Chris Brady 0 5 0
6 Anton Saletros 0 5 0