Chicago Fire FC vs Charlotte FC

MLS

Chicago

9-2-6

2-1

Final

Charlotte

7-4-7

Soldier Field

TV: Apple TV

Match pulse

CHIAttacking pressure by 5 minutes

0'CLT

46%Possession54%

14Shots14

5On target1

8Corners6

0Saves3

8Fouls7

10'Anton SaletrosCHI59'Joel WatermanCHI90'+5'Robert LewandowskiCHI

Team	1H	2H	T
CHI	1	1	2
CLT	1	0	1

Who won: Chicago 2-1

Chicago Fire FC beat Charlotte FC 2-1 on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Soldier Field. Goals for Chicago: Robert Lewandowski (20', 68'). Goals for Charlotte: Pep Biel (18').

Play by play

Match ends, Chicago Fire FC 2, Charlotte FC 1.
Second Half ends, Chicago Fire FC 2, Charlotte FC 1.
90'+5'
Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.
90'+5'
David Schnegg (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+5'
Foul by Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC).
90'+4'
Offside, Charlotte FC. Rodolfo Aloko is caught offside.
90'+3'
Offside, Chicago Fire FC. Robert Lewandowski is caught offside.
90'+3'
Foul by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC).
90'+3'
Robert Lewandowski (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+2'
Attempt saved. Puso Dithejane (Chicago Fire FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Kristijan Kahlina (Charlotte FC). Assisted by Philip Zinckernagel.
90'+1'
Corner, Charlotte FC. Conceded by Andrew Gutman.
90'+1'
Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
90'
Morrison Agyemang (Charlotte FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'
Foul by Maren Haile-Selassie (Chicago Fire FC).
88'
Sub
Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Mauricio Pineda replaces Djé D'Avilla.
88'
Sub
Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Maren Haile-Selassie replaces Robin Lod.
87'
Offside, Charlotte FC. Rodolfo Aloko is caught offside.
86'
Sub
Substitution, Charlotte FC. Archie Goodwin replaces Idan Toklomati.
86'
Sub
Substitution, Charlotte FC. Brandt Bronico replaces Luca de la Torre.
82'
Offside, Charlotte FC. Rodolfo Aloko is caught offside.
80'
Corner, Charlotte FC. Conceded by Andrew Gutman.
77'
Sub
Substitution, Charlotte FC. Rodolfo Aloko replaces Liel Abada.
74'
Sub
Substitution, Chicago Fire FC. Puso Dithejane replaces Jonathan Bamba.
74'
Foul by David Schnegg (Charlotte FC).
74'
Philip Zinckernagel (Chicago Fire FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.