The MLS match between Chicago Fire and FC Cincinnati will take place at Soldier Field on Sunday at 7:00 am IST.
Chicago Fire and FC Cincinnati are set to kickstart their respective Major League Soccer campaigns at Soldier Field on Sunday, both aiming to secure their first victories after settling for draws in their opening fixtures. In an exciting clash at Subaru Park last Sunday, Chicago Fire played a 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union. Despite leading 1-0 and 2-1 with goals from Brian Gutierrez and Fabian Herbers, they were twice equalized by Mikael Uhre and Daniel Gazdag. As a result, Frank Klopas’s team currently holds the fifth position in the Eastern Conference of the MLS table after the first round of matches.
The upcoming challenge is with a opponent with whom they have a closely contested history, as the last five meetings between the sides have seen two wins each and a draw. With a track record of scoring 11 times in their last four home matches, Chicago Fire aims to deliver another strong attacking performance in front of their fans. Meanwhile, FC Cincinnati secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Cavalier in the CONCACAF Champions Cup at TQL Stadium. Goals from Alvas Powell and Aaron Boupendza, followed by strikes from Isaiah Foster and Gerardo Valenzuela in the second half, saw Pat Noonan’s team progressing to the next round.
Before this cup win, FC Cincinnati started their domestic campaign with a goalless draw against Toronto, placing them 11th in the Western Conference standings. The team, known as the Garys, has showcased their strength on the road, remaining unbeaten in eight of their last nine away matches across all competitions. This solid away form establishes FC Cincinnati as a formidable force on their travels.
Chicago Fire probable starting lineup: Brady, Gutman, Czichos, Pineda, Arigoni, Gimenez, Herbers, Haile-Selassie, Shaqiri, Gutierrez, Cuypers
FC Cincinnati probable starting lineup: Celentano, Keller, Robinson, Murphy, Kubo, Bucha, Nwobodo, Orellano, Acosta, Santos, Baird
Chicago Fire
Opponents | Score |
Philadelphia Union | 2-2 (D) |
New York City FC | 1-0 (L) |
Charlotte FC | 0-2 (L) |
Inter Miami | 4-1 (W) |
New York Red Bulls | 0-1 (W) |
FC Cincinnati
Opponents | Score |
Cavalier SC | 4-0 (W) |
Toronto FC | 0-0 (D) |
Cavalier SC | 0-2 (W) |
Columbus Crew | 2-3 (L) |
Philadelphia Union | 1-0 (W) |
Last 5 match-results | Score |
FC Cincinnati beat Chicago Fire | 1-0 |
FC Cincinnati drew Chicago Fire | 3-3 |
Chicago Fire beat FC Cincinnati | 2-3 |
FC Cincinnati beat Chicago Fire | 1-2 |
Chicago Fire beat FC Cincinnati | 3-4 |
The MLS match between Chicago Fire and FC Cincinnati will take place at Soldier Field on Sunday at 7:00 am IST.
Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati | Key Details |
Date | March 3 |
Venue | Soldier Field |
Kickoff time in USA | 8:30 pm |
Kickoff time in India | 7:00 am |
Football fans can watch this game live on Apple TV.
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