Major League Soccer · 2026Sun, 24 May 2026 00:30
Chicago Fire
2 : 1
Toronto FC
Full time
Match recap
Chicago Fire secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Toronto FC in a closely contested MLS fixture. The Fire started brightly, establishing an early lead which likely came from sustained pressure and effective attacking play. Toronto responded well, finding an equalizer before halftime, suggesting a period of recovery and improved performance. The second half saw both sides battling for control, with momentum shifting back and forth. Ultimately, Chicago found a late winner, likely capitalizing on a crucial error or a moment of individual brilliance, to seal all three points. This result is a significant boost for Chicago's playoff aspirations, while Toronto will be disappointed to leave empty-handed after their comeback.
Markets (closing odds)
Match Result
Away Team Goals 0.5
Away Team Goals 1
Away Team Goals O/U 1.5
Away Team Goals 2
Away Team Goals 2.5
Events
- 14'Card — M. Henry (Yellow Card)
- 22'Goal — R. Lod (Normal Goal)
- 34'Goal — J. Sargent (Normal Goal)
- 40'Card — H. Cuypers (Yellow Card)
- 46'subst — N. Gomis (Substitution 1)
- 60'Card — A. Gutman (Yellow Card)
- 61'subst — M. Pineda (Substitution 1)
- 61'subst — J. Sargent (Substitution 2)
- 62'subst — M. Mbokazi (Substitution 2)
- 65'Goal — A. Gutman (Normal Goal)
- 74'subst — M. Haile-Selassie (Substitution 3)
- 74'subst — D. Etienne (Substitution 3)
- 79'Card — W. Zimmerman (Yellow Card)
- 85'subst — M. Henry (Substitution 4)
- 86'subst — J. Gilman (Substitution 5)
- 87'Card — A. Saletros (Yellow Card)
- 90'Card — T. Corbeanu (Yellow Card)
- 90'Card — J. Osorio (Yellow Card)
- 90'Card — C. Brady (Yellow Card)
- 90'subst — P. Zinckernagel (Substitution 4)
Match statistics
6Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal6
15Total Shots11
5Blocked Shots1
7Shots insidebox9
8Shots outsidebox2
12Fouls12
3Corner Kicks4
—Offsides—
53%Ball Possession47%
4Yellow Cards4
—Red Cards—
3Goalkeeper Saves4
502Total passes428
430Passes accurate373
86%Passes %87%
1.77expected_goals1.40
0.53goals_prevented0.53
Lineups
Chicago Fire4-4-2- C. BradyG
- J. DeanD
- J. ElliottD
- M. MbokaziD
- A. GutmanD
- P. ZinckernagelM
- A. SaletrosM
- M. PinedaM
- M. Haile-SelassieM
- R. LodF
- H. CuypersF
Toronto FC4-4-2- L. GavranG
- J. GilmanD
- W. ZimmermanD
- N. GomisD
- K. FranklinD
- M. HenryM
- A. CoelloM
- J. OsorioM
- D. EtienneM
- D. SalloiF
- J. SargentF
Form
Chicago Fire — last 5 home
LLLWW
Toronto FC — last 5 away
LWLL
Head to head
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Standings — Major League Soccer
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitec | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 34:12 | 32 |
| 1 |  Nashville SC | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 31:11 | 33 |
| 2 |  San Jose Earthqu | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 34:15 | 32 |
| 2 |  Inter Miami | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 39:28 | 31 |
| 3 |  Real Salt Lake | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26:19 | 26 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 27:16 | 26 |
| 4 |  New England Revo | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 22:18 | 25 |
| 4 |  FC Dallas | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 30:22 | 25 |
| 5 |  Los Angeles FC | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 24:17 | 24 |
| 5 |  New York Red Bul | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 25:32 | 22 |
| 6 |  Seattle Sounders | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17:11 | 24 |
| 6 |  Charlotte | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 24:23 | 21 |
| 7 |  Houston Dynamo | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 19:23 | 22 |
| 7 |  FC Cincinnati | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 36:37 | 20 |
| 8 |  New York City FC | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 25:21 | 19 |
| 8 |  Minnesota United | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 18:22 | 22 |
| 9 |  Los Angeles Gala | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 22:22 | 20 |
| 9 |  DC United | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 21:25 | 18 |
| 10 |  Columbus Crew | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 21:23 | 16 |
| 10 |  San Diego | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 30:27 | 17 |
| 11 |  CF Montreal | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22:31 | 14 |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 25:24 | 16 |
| 12 |  Orlando City SC | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 23:44 | 14 |
| 12 |  St. Louis City | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16:20 | 16 |
| 13 |  Portland Timbers | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 22:28 | 14 |
| 13 | Toronto FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 22:29 | 14 |
| 14 |  Austin | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 19:31 | 14 |
| 14 |  Atlanta United F | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14:23 | 11 |
| 15 |  Philadelphia Uni | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 18:30 | 7 |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 14:36 | 11 |