Chicago Fire FC played to a 3-3 draw against FC Cincinnati on April 18 at TQL Stadium, with Hugo Cuypers scoring twice and Philip Zinckernagel adding his second goal of the season.
The result keeps Chicago Fire FC competitive in Major League Soccer’s conference standings as they prepare for an upcoming homestand. The club, which competes in Major League Soccer conferences with a professional roster, continues to engage fans across the Midwest and support community initiatives, according to the official website.
Chris Brady reached a milestone by becoming the third Homegrown player for Chicago Fire to play 100 matches for the team, starting every game he has appeared in. Cuypers tied a club record by scoring in five consecutive matches and notched his fifth and sixth goals of the season. Zinckernagel contributed both an assist and a penalty goal during the match, extending his streak of scoring or assisting to four consecutive games across all competitions.
The match saw several lead changes. After Cuypers opened scoring from a Zinckernagel cross, former Chicago forward Tom Barlow equalized for Cincinnati. Before halftime, Zinckernagel converted a penalty after Cuypers was fouled in the box. Early in the second half, Cuypers scored again off a rebound following an Andrew Gutman cross. Evander pulled one back for Cincinnati with a penalty kick late in the game before an own goal brought it level at three goals each.
Chicago Fire FC utilizes Soldier Field for its home matches and events according to its official website. The team will return there on April 25 to face Sporting KC as part of a four-game homestand that includes broadcasts on Apple TV and local radio stations.
The club has earned victories in both MLS Cup and multiple U.S. Open Cups throughout its history according to its official website. Beyond competition results, Chicago Fire advances professional soccer while supporting youth development programs within its community efforts according to its official website. The team’s crest and colors are inspired by the Great Chicago Fire as noted on their site.
