FC Cincinnati 2-1 Chicago Fire final score - 5 July 2025, Major League Soccer

Pierre-Luc Lauziere signals a free kick to Cincinnati in their own half.

Chicago Fire awarded a free kick in their own half.

At TQL Stadium, Jack Elliott has been yellow-carded for the away team.

Cincinnati awarded a free kick in their own half.

Pierre-Luc Lauziere signals a free kick to Cincinnati in their own half.

Gregg Berhalter (Chicago Fire) is making a fifth change, with Sam Williams replacing the possibly injured Philip Zinckernagel.

Philip Zinckernagel is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Cincinnati, OH.

Pierre-Luc Lauziere awards Cincinnati a goal kick.

Teenage Hadebe is replacing Evander for Cincinnati at TQL Stadium.

Pat Noonan is making the team's third substitution at TQL Stadium with Corey Baird replacing Kevin Denkey.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Cincinnati's Brad Smith looks ok and returns to the pitch.

Throw-in for Chicago Fire close to the penalty box.

Chicago Fire have been awarded a corner by Pierre-Luc Lauziere.

Attention is being given to Cincinnati’s Brad Smith and play has been suspended briefly.

Ball goes out of play for a Chicago Fire goal kick.

Cincinnati's Lukas Engel gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Chicago Fire make their fourth substitution with Tom Barlow replacing Sergio Oregel.

The away team have replaced Jonathan Bamba with Omari Glasgow. This is the third substitution made today by Gregg Berhalter.

Matt Miazga for Cincinnati has been booked by Pierre-Luc Lauziere and receives a first yellow card.

Pierre-Luc Lauziere signals a free kick to Chicago Fire just outside Cincinnati's area.

Chicago Fire have been awarded a corner by Pierre-Luc Lauziere.

Chicago Fire have a goal kick.

Kevin Denkey for Cincinnati gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Cincinnati, OH.

In Cincinnati, OH Chicago Fire attack through Mauricio Pineda. The finish is off target, however.

Chicago Fire's Jonathan Bamba has been booked in Cincinnati, OH.

Free kick for Cincinnati in their own half.

Ball safe as Cincinnati is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Pierre-Luc Lauziere awards Cincinnati a goal kick.

Philip Zinckernagel of Chicago Fire gets in a strike, but is off target.

Goal kick for Chicago Fire at TQL Stadium.

Jonathan Dean is replacing Leonardo Barroso for the away team.

Maren Haile-Selassie is on a sub for Brian Gutierrez for Chicago Fire.

Pat Noonan (Cincinnati) is making a second substitution, with Brad Smith replacing Luca Orellano.

Cincinnati needs to be cautious. Chicago Fire have an attacking throw-in.

Corner awarded to Chicago Fire.

Throw-in Chicago Fire.

Pierre-Luc Lauziere awards the away team a throw-in.

Cincinnati awarded a free kick in their own half.

The home team replace Kei Kamara with Gerardo Valenzuela.

In Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Chicago Fire pushes forward through Mauricio Pineda, whose finish on goal is saved.

Pierre-Luc Lauziere signals a free kick to Cincinnati in their own half.

Can Cincinnati get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Chicago Fire's half?

Throw-in for Chicago Fire at TQL Stadium.

Free kick for Cincinnati in the half of Chicago Fire.

Pierre-Luc Lauziere signals a free kick to Cincinnati in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Chicago Fire goal kick.

Corner awarded to Chicago Fire.

Goal! Philip Zinckernagel pulls one back for Chicago Fire to make it 2-1. Andrew Gutman with an assist there.

Chicago Fire's Mauricio Pineda gets in a shot on goal at TQL Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Chicago Fire are caught offside.

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati) has received a yellow card from Pierre-Luc Lauziere.

Free kick for Chicago Fire in their own half.

Cincinnati have a goal kick.

It's now 2-0 in Cincinnati, OH as Kevin Denkey scores for Cincinnati. That's a fine assist from Evander.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Cincinnati awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Pierre-Luc Lauziere signals a throw-in for Cincinnati, close to Chicago Fire's area.

The whistle has gone to end the first-half.

Cincinnati will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Chicago Fire.

Cincinnati have been awarded a corner by Pierre-Luc Lauziere.

Throw-in Chicago Fire.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Cincinnati, OH.

Cincinnati are pushing forward but Pavel Bucha's finish is wide of the goal.

Ball safe as Cincinnati is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Chicago Fire awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Chicago Fire at TQL Stadium.

Throw-in for Chicago Fire in their own half.

Pierre-Luc Lauziere awards Cincinnati a goal kick.

Chicago Fire's Philip Zinckernagel breaks free at TQL Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Free kick in a good position for Chicago Fire!

Ball goes out of play for a Cincinnati goal kick.

Jonathan Bamba (Chicago Fire) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

Chicago Fire have been awarded a corner by Pierre-Luc Lauziere.

In Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati's Kei Kamara is caught offside.

Pierre-Luc Lauziere signals a free kick to Cincinnati in their own half.

Corner awarded to Chicago Fire.

Free kick Chicago Fire.

Throw-in for Cincinnati in the half of Chicago Fire.

Chicago Fire's Philip Zinckernagel has run offside.

Corner awarded to Chicago Fire.

Pierre-Luc Lauziere signals a Chicago Fire throw-in in Cincinnati's half.

Chicago Fire have been awarded a corner by Pierre-Luc Lauziere.

Chicago Fire to take a throw-in in Cincinnati territory.

Evander puts the ball in the net and the home team now lead 1-0. Great play from Luca Orellano to set up the goal.

Chicago Fire have been awarded a corner by Pierre-Luc Lauziere.

Corner awarded to Chicago Fire.

Cincinnati have a dangerous throw-in.

Can Cincinnati capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Chicago Fire's half?

In Cincinnati, OH a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Kevin Denkey for Cincinnati drives towards goal at TQL Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Cincinnati to take a throw-in in Chicago Fire territory.

Cincinnati drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Free kick for Cincinnati in their own half.

Chicago Fire awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Goal kick for Chicago Fire at TQL Stadium.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Cincinnati close to the penalty box.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Can Cincinnati get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Chicago Fire's half?

Pierre-Luc Lauziere signals a Cincinnati throw-in in Chicago Fire's half.

Pierre-Luc Lauziere awards the home team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Chicago Fire in the half of Cincinnati.

The first-half is now underway.

FC Cincinnati scores 1.69 goals when playing at home and Chicago Fire scores 1.9 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire is 1.6.

Average number of goals in meetings between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire is 3.2.

FC Cincinnati scores 1.8 goals in a match against Chicago Fire and Chicago Fire scores 1.4 goals against FC Cincinnati (on average).

Chicago Fire have won just 1 of their last 5 MLS games against FC Cincinnati.

FC Cincinnati have lost just 1 of their last 5 MLS games against Chicago Fire.

In the last 5 meetings FC Cincinnati won 3, Chicago Fire won 1, 1 draws.

FC Cincinnati have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Chicago Fire (in all competitions).

Chicago Fire has streak of 2 matches with 0 scored goals.

FC Cincinnati's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Chicago Fire's.

In MLS, FC Cincinnati has better performance than Chicago Fire.

When Chicago Fire is down 1-0 away, they win 22% of their matches.

When FC Cincinnati is down 0-1 home, they win 20% of their matches.

When Chicago Fire leads 0-1 away, they win in 54% of their matches.

When FC Cincinnati leads 1-0 at home, they win in 75% of their matches.

On their last meeting FC Cincinnati won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was FC Cincinnati.

FC Cincinnati wins 27% of halftimes, Chicago Fire wins 24%.

FC Cincinnati wins 1st half in 27% of their matches, Chicago Fire in 24% of their matches.

Chicago Fire have conceded a goal in each of their last 8 matches.

FC Cincinnati have scored at least one goal for 8 consecutive matches.

Evander has assisted the most goals for FC Cincinnati with 5. Philip Zinckernagel is Chicago Fire's biggest assister (6).

Kevin Denkey is FC Cincinnati's top scorer with 11 goals. Hugo Cuypers has scored 10 times for Chicago Fire.

Chicago Fire's away record this season: 6-0-4.

FC Cincinnati's home record this season: 5-2-1.

Chicago Fire haven't scored in 0 of their 10 away matches in MLS this season.

FC Cincinnati haven't scored in 0 of their 8 home matches in MLS this season.

Did you know that Chicago Fire scores 23% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

Did you know that FC Cincinnati scores 28% of their goals between the minutes 61-75?

Last season's matches: 0-1 (FC Cincinnati at home) and 1-2 (Chicago Fire at home).

During the last 16 meetings, FC Cincinnati have won 6 times, there have been 5 draws while Chicago Fire have won 5 times. The goal difference is 23-22 in favour of Chicago Fire.

During the last 7 meetings with FC Cincinnati playing at home, FC Cincinnati have won 1 times, there have been 3 draws while Chicago Fire have won 3 times. The goal difference is 8-6 in favour of Chicago Fire.

The most common result of matches between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire when FC Cincinnati is playing at home is 0-0. 3 matches have ended with this result.