Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC Highlights - September 26, 2026

Chicago Fire FC beat Charlotte FC 1-0 in Major League Soccer on September 26, 2026. The match was played at Bank of America Stadium.

An own goal from Luca de la Torre also went down on the scoresheet.

Charlotte FC went into the game in position 4, on 43 points. They had won 3, drawn 2 and lost 0 in their previous five.

Charlotte FC arrived unbeaten in 5. At kick-off Chicago Fire FC stood in position 5 with 39 points.

Their previous five had brought 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. That run had left Chicago Fire FC 3 games without defeat.

Jonathan Bamba tested the goalkeeper for Chicago Fire FC (2'). Moments later, Harry Toffolo sent an effort off target for Charlotte FC (5').

Jonathan Bamba saw a shot blocked (9'). Jonathan Bamba forced a save for Chicago Fire FC on 16 minutes.

Soon after, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Maren Haile-Selassie’s effort (17').

Sergio Oregel was booked for Chicago Fire FC (23'). Shortly afterwards, Johan Gómez tested the goalkeeper for Chicago Fire FC (27').

Allan Saint-Maximin shot wide for Charlotte FC on 33 minutes. Moments later, the referee cautioned Djibril Diani of Charlotte FC on 34 minutes.

After the break, a block denied Jonathan Bamba on 54 minutes. Jonathan Bamba saw a shot blocked (57').

Soon after, Johan Gómez could not find the target for Chicago Fire FC (58'). Luca de la Torre turned the ball into his own net (58').

Philip Zinckernagel forced a save for Chicago Fire FC on 72 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Allan Saint-Maximin’s effort (73').

Pep Biel was booked for Charlotte FC (74'). The referee cautioned David Poreba of Chicago Fire FC on 81 minutes.

Moments later, Tyger Smalls tested the goalkeeper for Charlotte FC (86'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Philip Zinckernagel’s effort (90'+2').

Tim Ream was sent off for Charlotte FC (90'+8'). Substitutions: Charlotte FC 5, Chicago Fire FC 4.

Chicago Fire FC controlled 59% of possession. Charlotte FC had 11 shots with 2 on target, while Chicago Fire FC had 18 and 8.

Goalkeeper saves: Charlotte FC 8, Chicago Fire FC 2. Corners: Charlotte FC 4, Chicago Fire FC 6.

Chicago Fire FC completed the most passes, 526 in total at 88.2% accuracy. The referee produced 7 yellow cards.