Chicago Fire FC won 3-1 against D.C. United at Audi Field on May 13, coming from behind with three unanswered goals in the second half. Hugo Cuypers scored his twelfth goal of the season and became the fifth player in Major League Soccer history to score in nine consecutive matches.
The match was closely contested until late in the first half when D.C. United’s Baribo opened the scoring after a pass from Munteanu. The home side maintained their lead into halftime, but rain intensified around the hour mark, setting up a dramatic turnaround for Chicago.
After recovering possession in midfield, Dje D’Avilla passed wide to Philip Zinckernagel, who crossed for Robin Lod to head an equalizer and shift momentum to Chicago. A penalty kick opportunity soon followed; although Zinckernagel’s shot was saved by Sean Johnson, Andrew Gutman kept play alive and Cuypers found the net amid a scramble for his record-setting ninth straight game with a goal.
D.C. United pressed forward seeking an equalizer but left space at the back that Maren Haile-Selassie exploited late on, sealing victory with a rebound finish after another save by Johnson. This win marked Chicago’s sixth of the season and their second consecutive victory in Washington.
Cuypers now leads league scorers ahead of Miami’s Lionel Messi and Dallas’ Petar Musa at Matchday 13’s conclusion. Haile-Selassie recorded his third goal this year as he continues to build on last season’s contributions for Chicago Fire FC—a club that competes professionally within Major League Soccer conferences and fosters soccer growth throughout the Midwest through community initiatives and youth development programs, according to the official website.
Chicago Fire FC will conclude its two-game road trip against CF Montréal on Saturday, May 16. The match is scheduled for broadcast globally via Apple TV as well as local radio options.
